Energy Leader - Western Australia

Our world demands low carbon energy solutions to achieve a Net Zero future.

And as we look to transition from traditional energy sources to adopt more renewable alternatives, you can play a key role in enabling and accelerating this change.

At a time of unprecedented investment in the Energy sector in Western Australia, this is a strategic and exciting role for our organisation. 

We’ll support you every step of the way as you join us in working with our clients to make a positive impact that will last for generations.

GHD has rich expertise in delivering projects for clients through EPCM, EPC, Owner’s Engineer and other delivery models in Western Australia and elsewhere. This is complimented by our local team’s strong pedigree in the end-to-end power system design which includes generation, transmission, distribution, renewables, battery energy storage and hydrogen technology. Located in Perth, you will work with a team of highly experienced professionals and be engaged with our local, interstate and global operations. 

We’re looking for an Energy Leader to join our Future Energy group.

As an Energy Leader, you will have professional attributes that allow you to make significant contributions across:

• Strategy – providing a vision and direction for Western Australia’s Energy market, in alignment with GHD’s wider regional and national/global blueprints.
• Clients – with a client-centric focus, you will be well-connected and influential across the Western Australia Energy sector and have the skills to demonstrate existing client and partner relationships and identify new ones to continually evolve the sustainability of our business.
• Markets – energetically setting a high-growth trajectory, you utilise relationships and data-driven insights to strengthen our market position, owning and converting key strategic pursuits across the value chain.
• Projects – contributing to GHD’s reputation and profitability you’ll address project leadership roles, such as Project Director or Technical Director, as appropriate.
• People – a key member of Western Australia’s Energy leadership team, you will build work environments where people feel pride and belonging, mentoring, and coaching team-members in professional and commercial foresight towards higher performance.

Passionate about creating lasting legacies for people and communities, you will bring:

• An enviable network of Energy sector leaders, decision makers and partners in Western Australia.
• Strong expertise in the planning, design, delivery & operation of major energy networks & infrastructure, including renewable/low carbon power generation, energy storage, power transmission & distribution and future fuels.
• Specific expertise and experience in one or more of the following:
  • Leading and converting strategic pursuits
  • Tertiary qualification in Engineering or similar
  • Post graduate qualifications in an energy related field, business development and/or program/project management (highly regarded)
  • Strong knowledge of relevant Australian standards and industry guidelines
  • Industry body membership and visible participation
• Proactive and inclusive leadership with tried ability to work and influence and support a diverse business.
• Commercial competence and critical thinking ability.
• A commitment to fostering inclusion and diversity and to advocate for equity.
• The ability to work across multiple projects and pursuits while remaining focused and collaborative.
• Proven experience in navigating client, contractor, and consultancy contexts.

Interested? Apply now.

Contact Kate Chamberlain

T +61 08 6222 8403

GHD is an equal opportunity employer, and we want everyone to be able to fully participate in our recruitment process. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all identities.

GHD embraces hybrid work arrangements to create a work environment focused on well-being, flexibility and productivity where our people can thrive. This supports the diverse needs of our workforce while balancing the benefits of remote working with the value of face-to-face collaboration in the office.

We respectfully ask that no agency resumes be presented at this stage.

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