Manager, National Energy

At Optus, we live by the strength of a vibrant, diverse and inclusive workforce where backgrounds, perspectives and life experiences of our people help us innovate and create strong connections with our customers.

We are seeking a Manager, National Energy to join our team based in Macquarie Park, Sydney. In this role you will be responsible for optimising Optus’s national energy management strategies and ensuring cost-effective electricity procurement for our telecommunications network. Your role will involve leading energy reduction programs, being a great partner with key stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with energy regulations.

The day to day

• Manage electricity bill administration and financial processes. Ensure delivery of "Electricity Administration and Analysis Services" contract KPIs, establish appropriate metrics for electricity routine and exception reporting, and review electricity data capture for accuracy and completeness.
• Lead the end-to-end process of securing retail pricing and services, recommend strategies to optimise electricity procurement, and ensure contracts are current and renewed without penalty.
• Ensure electricity supply agreements meet emissions targets, establish renewable energy supply arrangements, and verify that these agreements meet renewable targets.
• Prepare forecasts, secure capital for programs, and manage government rebate opportunities
• Provide expert advice on energy management and market trends.

Why you are our next Manager, National Energy

• Extensive experience in developing and leading energy management programs for large and multiple facilities portfolios.
• Degree or equivalent experience in a technical or facilities management-related field.
• Strong working knowledge of the energy sector in Australia, including current challenges and the sector's transition.
• Experience in progressive purchase arrangements preferred
• Experience in delivering energy reduction programs for technical centres.
• Familiarity with energy regulations and standards.
• Ability to collect, analyse, and interpret complex quantitative data and information.
• Exceptional relationship management and leadership skills.
• Experience in influencing and presenting to senior management and board-level executives.

Join us in driving energy efficiency and sustainability within our network. Apply now to make a significant impact!

What’s in it for you?

• 3 days in the office, 2 days remote – with flexible hours to suit!
• Inclusive paid parental leave, up to 14 weeks for the primary care giver
• All Optus employees have access to resources, webinars and support via the ‘Parents at Work portal’
• Own your own growth by accessing an extensive online and facilitator led learning catalogue – even earn a MBA micro-credential via OptusU (University)
• Connect at work through our employee-led volunteer groups: Culture Connect, Elevate Women, Disability Network, Express Yourself (LGBTQIA+), United Veterans, Yarn Network, Wellbeing Network and Young Professionals.
• Vibrant campus life, variety of facilities including restaurants, cafes, gymnasium, GP, and post office
• Free Optus bus from Macquarie University Metro Station (every 6-8 minutes); morning and afternoon!

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At Optus, we are strengthened by others and that means valuing diversity and saying ‘yes’ to embracing individual differences. We are committed to ensuring that our application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers, including individuals from diverse gender, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, individuals with a disability, individuals identifying as being part of the LGBTQIA+ community, individuals who may have served in the armed forces or who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. We also want to do our best to make our recruitment process inclusive. If you require any adjustments or accessibility support to participate fairly and equitably in the recruitment process, please email AccessibleRecruitment@optus.com.au or call 1800 309 170. We're here to help. When you contact us, please advise your preferred method of contact and we will be in touch within 48 hours.

For more information on Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging at Optus, please visit https://www.optus.com.au/about/inclusion-diversity.