Connections Manager

AusNet Services Ltd; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 130,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

AusNet Services Ltd in Melbourne is seeking a Connections Manager to lead and commercialise transmission network connections across Victoria. You will act as the principal interface for customers, directing negotiations for major generation, load and infrastructure projects and ensuring compliant, commercially sound outcomes.

The role is permanent full-time in Southbank with hybrid office/remote work and occasional site travel.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing complex transmission network connections.
• Strong commercial acumen with contractual negotiations and customer outcomes.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high quality business cases and contracts.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills across diverse groups.
• Knowledge of the National Electricity Rules (NER) and their application to network connections.
• End-to-end project management from concept to commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Lead customer engagement for transmission network connection enquiries across Victoria.
• Manage negotiations and contractual arrangements for major generation, load and market connection projects.
• Deliver timely, compliant, and commercially sound connection solutions for customers and AusNet.
• Respond to connection enquiries from AEMO, generators, distribution businesses, data centres and other large energy users.
• Build and maintain relationships with key industry stakeholders and customers.
• Collaborate with engineering, legal, regulatory, finance and project teams to progress opportunities.
• Assist in developing business processes, policies and procedures related to network connections and augmentations.

Skills

Transmission connections

Commercial negotiations

Contract management

Stakeholder management

Project management

NER knowledge

Job description

We bring the energy - through purpose and people.

Not just through the infrastructure weoperate, but through the way we show up for each other, ourcustomers'and our communities. The future of energy is in our hands.Let'sshape it together.

As Connections Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping Victoria's energy future by managing strategic connections to AusNet's transmission network. Acting as the key commercial interface for customers, you will lead connection enquiries, negotiations, and agreements for major generation, load, and infrastructure projects, ensuring customer outcomes are delivered efficiently, compliantly, and commercially.

This is a permanent full-time opportunity based in Southbank, Melbourne, with a hybrid work arrangement (office/WFH) and ad hoc travel to site and is part of the VIC Transmission Connections Team.

A current Australian Driver's Licence is required.

Whatyou'llbe doing in this role:

• Lead customer engagement for transmission network connection enquiries and applications across Victoria
• Manage negotiations and contractual arrangements for major generation, load, and market connection projects
• Deliver timely, compliant, and commercially sound connection solutions that create value for customers and AusNet
• Manage and respond to connection enquiries from AEMO, generators, distribution businesses, data centres, VicGrid, and other large energy users
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key industry stakeholders and customers
• Collaborate across engineering, legal, regulatory, finance, and project teams to progress connection opportunities from enquiry through to delivery
• Assist in the development of business processes, policies and procedures in relation to network connections and augmentations

You don't need to check every box; however, we are looking for a good combination of:

• Proven experience managing complex transmission network connections, including major load and generation projects
• Strong commercial acumen with demonstrated experience negotiating contracts, agreements, and customer outcomes
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities, delivering high-quality business cases, approvals, offers, contracts, and associated documentation
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships across diverse customer groups
• Sound knowledge of the National Electricity Rules (NER) and their application to network connections
• End-to-end project management experience, from concept and development through to commissioning and operations
• Broad understanding of engineering, project delivery, finance, legal, and governance disciplines

Why this role matters

This role offers a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of Victoria's energy transition, helping connect critical renewable energy, storage, and major customer projects to the transmission network that powers the state.

The AusNet experience is all about…

• Solving some of the most complex energy challenges of our time: We love unpacking clever ways and looking at things differently.
• Building an energy future to be proud of:We'rea trusted leader, with deepexpertise, driven to dowhat'sright for our customers and communities.
• Being apartofa team that cares deeply about each other:We share in the good times. We support in the tough times. Andwe'rehumble through and through.

We'recommitted to building an inclusive culture and a diverse workforce. We believe different perspectives are essential to our success, and we encourage all applicants to apply. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process,we'rehappy to discuss how we can support you.

At AusNet, we bring the energy!