Join the change. Together, we’ll make history.
As we keep the lights on for over four million customers and move towards a more sustainable way of life, it’s an exciting time to be at AGL. We’re re-imagining how homes and business live and work across the country and we want you to be a part of it. This moment will define our time, and your career as you work alongside Australia's best and brightest minds. You’ll grow and learn in a collaborative, safe and supportive environment and play your part in changing the course of tomorrow.
Everyone at AGL is an important part of building a better energy future and we want you to join in.
About the Role:
As the Senior Originator/Commercial Manager, you will assist or be responsible for leading the negotiation of both long term and short term commercial agreements for gas supply (including LNG), transportation and storage products and services. These transactions will align with AGL’s wholesale portfolio value and risk management objectives and contribute to our Climate Transition Action Plan, customer requirements and deliver long term value to shareholders. Origination combines a broad range of skills across business development, negotiation, commercial, project development, corporate finance and critical analysis of market dynamics. Transactions will involve buying and selling of commodities through both physical and derivative agreements.
What you’ll be doing:
- Lead complex and bespoke negotiations, document transactions and implementation of commercial arrangements across the sale, supply, transport and LNG import (if required)
- Developing strategies to meet AGL’s long term objectives for both domestic supply and LNG import options
- Originating transactions to manage the physical gas portfolio over the short to long term
- Managing relationships with major gas producers, haulage / storage operators and market operators
- Providing guidance to other teams within Integrated Energy, Trading and Treasury Risk, Corporate Development and Finance in relation to origination activities, including influencing and collaborating across business units
- Develop business cases to support transactions with the support of the analytical team
- Managing supply agreements existing in the portfolio, including establishing processes to enforce contract specifications and resolve conflict where breaches or non-compliance occur.
- Utilise your working knowledge of the industry and provide assessments of future gas supply options and their benefit to the gas portfolio
- Support may be required occasionally with power and carbon transactions.
About You:
You will ideally have an existing network of strong relationships and an understanding of the gas markets and contracting arrangements through your experience in the commercial gas sector. Alternatively experience in project development, LNG, commodity markets, power generation and carbon will be considered.
What you’ll bring to the table:
- Tertiary qualifications in Law, Finance, Engineering or another quantitative discipline
- Experience leading large negotiations for gas, LNG and project development
- The ability to build and maintain strong internal and external relationships at all levels
- Experience developing strategies to balance risk and return and reduce procurement costs
- The ability to understand complex analytical concepts
- Advanced communication, interpersonal, influencing and negotiation skills
- Advanced knowledge and experience in the energy and wholesale gas market and risk management
- Extensive negotiation, contract development and contract management experience
At AGL, we offer a wide range of benefits including:
- Flexible working options including hybrid work
- Discounts on energy, telcos and solar plans
- Participate in Energise - our reward & recognition program
- Access 20 weeks of paid parental leave for the primary carer
- Access to an additional week of recharge leave per year
- Play an active role in our diversity & inclusion initiatives
- Novated leasing and Electric Vehicle subscriptions
- Access to study assistance, AGL’s share purchase plan and insurance deals
*Benefits may change over time and vary based on role type and location.
We’d love to see your application, submitted by the 7th of April.
Inclusion at AGL
At AGL, we value diversity and welcome applicants from various backgrounds, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals with disabilities, culturally diverse individuals, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. AGL is dedicated to maintaining a diverse workforce and encourages applicants to share their lived experiences.
We offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and respect the privacy of those who choose not to disclose. To learn more visit: www.agl.com.au/careers
AGL is a Circle Back Initiative employer - we commit to respond to every applicant.
Our pre-employment screening process includes a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and a medical assessment if necessary.
The information provided as part of your application to AGL will be managed in accordance with the AGL Privacy Policy.
AGL does not accept agency submissions unless approval has been granted by a member of the Talent Acquisition team. Candidates submitted by an agency without approval will not be considered by AGL.
Location:
Docklands VIC 3008
Job Family Group:
Energy Marketing and Trading
