Business Development Specialist - Infrastructure & Energy

We are seeking a Business Development Specialist for our client to lead origination and project development activities from a Melbourne-based office, with a primary focus on infrastructure, including power generation, decarbonisation, and digital infrastructure. Reporting to the General Manager of the Infrastructure & Energy Division and working closely with regional and international stakeholders, you will play a key role in shaping the division's growth strategy and investment pipeline.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in discussions with industry participants, regulators, and advisors to identify new business opportunities.
• Identify and develop potential investment and business opportunities and present recommendations to senior management.
• Develop and maintain relationships with developers, partners, investors, and advisors.
• Conduct preliminary commercial assessments, including high-level financial analysis and identification of key risks and value drivers.
• Support ongoing project development and transaction processes, including due diligence coordination and preparation of internal approval documents.
• Collaborate with internal teams to identify synergies and cross-functional opportunities.
• Liaise with international stakeholders to ensure alignment on strategy, investment priorities, and project evaluation approaches.
• Coordinate communication between local project stakeholders and global teams throughout opportunity sourcing and project development processes.
• Support decarbonisation-related projects, including hydrogen, ammonia, carbon credits, and biofuels.
• Conduct market research and generate insights on key sectors and emerging trends.
• Translate market analysis into actionable business development initiatives.
• Provide structured updates and market intelligence to senior stakeholders and global teams.

The Person

We are looking for someone who brings:

• A tertiary qualification in Business, International Studies, Engineering, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline.
• Experience in project development, business development, investments, or a similar role within the infrastructure or energy sectors.
• Strong commercial acumen, including financial modelling and commercial assessment capabilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage effectively across diverse and international teams.
• High-level presentation and analytical skills, with strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• A proactive, flexible, and adaptable approach, with the ability to work autonomously and manage competing priorities.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Experience working in a multicultural or international business environment is highly regarded.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package with performance incentives.
• Annual health and wellbeing initiatives.
• Hybrid and supportive working environment.
• Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities.
• Regular team events and employee engagement activities.
• Opportunities to contribute to sustainability and community-focused initiatives.
• Diversity and inclusion programs, including leadership development opportunities.
• Employee referral program.