National Controls and Energy Manager

Narooma; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Car allowance

Health benefits

Training & development

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Daikin Australia invites an experienced National Controls & Energy Manager to lead the national Controls and Energy business within the Applied Solutions group. You will shape the strategy, drive technical leadership, and collaborate with sales, service, and partners to deliver measurable value for customers.

You will oversee design, engineering, commissioning support and lifecycle services, while guiding energy optimisation initiatives across building systems and chiller plants.

Qualifications

• HVAC controls, building automation, energy optimisation experience.
• Experience in controls design, engineering, programming and commissioning.
• Experience preparing estimates, tenders and technical proposals.
• Experience managing building automation projects from design to handover.
• Strong understanding of HVAC systems and controls documentation.
• Knowledge of building automation systems and communication protocols.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement national Controls and Energy strategy and business plan.
• Define roadmap for controls, energy optimisation and building analytics.
• Align initiatives with product, sales and service priorities.
• Manage opportunity pipelines, forecasting, revenue and commercial performance.
• Support negotiations and customer engagement for major opportunities.
• Lead controls solution design and engineering activities.
• Support system integration, controls programming and network design.
• Develop energy optimisation solutions for chiller plants and building systems.
• Identify energy-efficiency, decarbonisation opportunities for customers.
• Build technical and operational capability to support growth.
• Manage relationships with partners like ConserveIT and Airmaster.

Skills

HVAC controls

Building automation

Energy optimisation

Stakeholder management

Communication

Problem-solving

Team leadership

Education

Electrical/Electronic/Mechanical/Mechatronic/Controls Engineering degree

Tools

Niagara Framework

DDC/PLC technologies

BACnet

Modbus

Job description

Our Company

Daikin has a solid history and reputation in holding its number 1 position in the global market for air conditioning. The foundation of its success and continued growth is truly in our people, who strive and are encouraged to do remarkable things, including thinking differently and being open to new possibilities.

At Daikin Australia, we live and breathe our core values of Absolute Credibility, Enterprise Management and Building Harmonious Personal Relationships. We prioritise fostering positive relationships with clients, colleagues and stakeholders to create a collaborative and supportive work environment for all.

Looking ahead, we anticipate the global demand for air conditioning will grow exponentially. Our vision at Daikin after reaching our 100th anniversary globally, is to continue our commitment to environmental awareness and commit to advancing technology to promote sustainable practices.

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced National Controls & Energy Manager to join our Applied Solutions Business. Reporting to the Head of Applied Solutions, this newly created role will lead the development and growth of Daikin's national Controls and Energy business, encompassing business development, solution design, engineering, project delivery, commissioning support and lifecycle services.

This role will be instrumental in establishing Daikin's strategy for controls, energy optimisation, building analytics and connected services while providing hands‑on technical and operational leadership during the business's growth phase. Working closely with Applied Sales, Service, Applications, Product Management, ConserveIT, Airmaster and other strategic partners, you will help shape innovative solutions that deliver measurable value to customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the national Controls and Energy strategy and business plan.
• Define the roadmap for controls, energy optimisation, building analytics and connected services.
• Align Controls and Energy initiatives with Applied product, sales and service priorities.
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• Manage opportunity pipelines, forecasting, revenue and commercial performance.
• Support commercial negotiations and customer engagement for major opportunities.
• Lead controls solution design and engineering activities.
• Support system integration, controls programming, network design and graphics development.
• Develop energy optimisation solutions for chiller plants, Airside systems and whole-building applications.
• Identify energy-efficiency, controls-upgrade and decarbonisation opportunities for customers.
• Build the technical and operational capability required to support business growth.
• Manage relationships with strategic partners including ConserveIT, Airmaster and technology providers.

About You

You are a technically driven and commercially minded leader with a strong background in HVAC controls, building automation and energy optimisation. You thrive in a dynamic environment where you can combine strategic leadership with hands‑on technical expertise to drive business growth and innovation.

Essential

• Tertiary qualification in Electrical, Electronic, Mechanical, Mechatronic or Controls Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Significant experience in HVAC controls, building automation, energy optimisation or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience in controls solution design, engineering, programming and commissioning.
• Experience preparing estimates, quotations, tenders and technical proposals.
• Experience managing controls or building automation projects from design through to handover.
• Strong understanding of HVAC systems, controls integration and technical documentation.
• Knowledge of building automation systems, DDC/PLC technologies and communication protocols such as BACnet and Modbus.
• Demonstrated ability to work across sales, engineering, project delivery and service functions.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication and problem‑solving skills.

Desirable

• Experience with chiller plant and Airside optimisation.
• Experience with Niagara Framework or equivalent building automation platforms.
• Experience with building analytics, remote monitoring and measurement & verification.
• Experience leading and developing technical teams.
• Understanding of cybersecurity requirements for connected building systems.
• Knowledge of HVAC electrification, decarbonisation and energy‑efficiency solutions.

Why join us?

Collaborative work environment fostering a positive team culture.

Competitive Salary + Superannuation + Performance bonus + Car/Fuel Allowances

Provided with on-the-job training for continuous career growth opportunities

Discounted Bupa Health Fund Fitness Passport – Access to over hundreds of gyms nationally!

Flare Benefit – Discounted gift card, novated lease, discounted health/car/home loan

Be part of a global number 1 company in HVAC

Be part of a dynamic team that values innovation, collaboration and personal growth.

Free parking on site

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.Daikin Australia is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.