• Design a technology roadmap that ensures Alinta Energy’s success in the Australian energy industry transformation
• Drive a range of high-profile technology projects including Digital, AI and Robotics
• Partner on the technology transformation for one of the country’s leading energy trading teams

About the role

Be at the centre of Alinta Energy’s transition to renewable energy in this key role reporting to the CIO. Working as the interface between Technology and the Trading & Portfolio Management (TPM) and Power Generation & Development (PG&D) business units, you will ensure a clear and shared vision and roadmap of future state where we utilise the latest technology to deliver world class projects that maintain Alinta Energy as a leader in technology and energy transformation.

About Alinta Energy:

We’re a leading Australian utility with an owned and contracted generation portfolio of 3,000MW, over 1 million combined electricity and gas retail customers, and around 1,000 employees across Australia and New Zealand. Supplying energy in Australia for over 20 years, today we’re a vertically integrated energy company providing generation, retail and wholesale supply of gas and electricity across Australia. We support the development of renewable energy generation and offer local customer service through support hubs in Perth, Western Australia, and Morwell in Victoria.

Responsibilities include:

• Lead the evolution of our Technology Strategy by advocating for innovations in digital, AI and robotics
• Manage a complex portfolio of strategic and regulatory-driven projects for our Power Generation business
• Define Technology initiatives and roadmap for transformation in partnership with senior business stakeholders
• Lead and develop an established team of high-performing product managers, architects and software engineers.
• Enhance technology controls that maintain Alinta Energy’s compliance with key regulatory obligations

Skills and experience:

• Extensive leadership experience in medium to large organisations in the energy and/or utilities sector
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to develop and engage cross functional teams and deliver outcomes across a matrix organisational structure.
• Experience interacting with and influencing senior executives to achieve business outcomes
• A pro-active and engaging approach with a focus on innovation and delivery
• Portfolio management and governance skills to prioritise decision making including capital investment.
• Experience with Energy Trading and Risk Management (ETRM) systems

If you are looking for a role where you thrive on business partnering and can be called on for your Technology and Energy expertise, then look no further and apply now!

Please note this role can be located in Melbourne, Sydney or Perth. Interstate travel will be required.

Benefits:

• Hybrid working arrangements for most roles, combining office-based and work from home
• Staff energy discount offer (where products are available)
• Generous employee referral bonus
• Salary Packaging options
• Wellness programs including our Employee Assistance Program and free full access to the Headspace application
• Paid community volunteer leave
• Access to LinkedIn learning
• Discount program for a range of products and services
• 14 weeks of fully paid parental leave
• Company paid salary continuance insurance
• Ability to purchase additional leave
• Modern offices with free snacks, drinks, and coffee

Let’s spread the positive energy together…

Alinta Energy is a 2023 Circle Back Initiative employer - we commit to respond to every applicant.

Please note that if your application progresses you will be required to complete background/pre-employment checks. These checks may include but are not limited to - right to work/immigration checks, reference checks, criminal background checks, qualification checks and additional finance checks for finance related positions.

How to apply:

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