Head of Corporate Development – Fixed Term Contract

Electra Energy

. Develop and execute Aula Energy's corporate development strategy in line with enterprise growth objectives and long-term value creation .

Posted 10/8/2026contractSydney • AustraliaLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates advanced financial modelling, valuation, and commercial analysis capabilities while leading complex mergers, acquisitions, and strategic partnerships in the renewable energy and infrastructure sectors. Proven ability to engage with executive leaders and manage transaction execution processes effectively.

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Corporate Development StrategyFinancial ModellingMergers And AcquisitionsProject FinanceStakeholder Engagement

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Hard Skills

Financial ModellingValuation AnalysisCommercial AnalysisTransaction StructuringCapital AllocationDue DiligenceInvestment GovernanceMarket PositioningProject DevelopmentRisk Assessment

Soft Skills

NegotiationInfluencingStrategic JudgementStakeholder EngagementLeadership

Tools & Technologies

AI CapabilitiesDigital Analysis Tools

Industry Keywords

Renewable EnergyInfrastructureInvestment BankingPrivate EquityEnergy TransitionJoint VenturesStrategic PartnershipsCommercial InputEnterprise ValuationExecutive Decision-Making

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and execute Aula Energy's corporate development strategy in line with enterprise growth objectives and long-term value creation
Identify, assess and lead acquisitions, divestments, development pipeline acquisitions and strategic investment opportunities
Establish and manage strategic partnerships, joint ventures and co-investment opportunities
Support optimisation of project development opportunities through commercial input on project sizing, configuration, capital expenditure assumptions and market positioning
Maintain and enhance corporate financial and enterprise valuation models
Assess portfolio performance and investment opportunities to support capital allocation and value creation
Lead financial, commercial, legal and technical due diligence and manage internal and external advisers
Prepare investment committee, executive and Board papers, valuation analyses and transaction recommendations
Build scalable transaction execution and governance frameworks
Contribute to enterprise strategy, business planning and executive decision-making as a senior leader
Leverage AI and digital capabilities to improve analysis, decision-making and transaction execution processes

Requirements

What you’ll need

Significant senior leadership experience in corporate development, infrastructure, renewable energy, investment banking, private equity, project finance or related sectors
Demonstrated success leading complex mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, strategic partnerships or investment transactions
Advanced financial modelling, valuation and commercial analysis capability
Strong understanding of project finance, investment governance, transaction structuring and capital allocation
Experience assessing and executing investments across infrastructure, energy or renewable energy markets
Exceptional negotiation, influencing and stakeholder engagement skills
Proven ability to engage effectively with executive leaders, Boards, investors, developers, advisers and commercial counterparties
Strong strategic judgement and ability to balance risk, opportunity and long-term value creation
A relevant tertiary qualification in Finance, Commerce, Economics, Engineering, Law or a related discipline
Experience within renewable energy, infrastructure or energy transition markets will be highly regarded

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
Wellbeing and service bonus leave
Up to 20 weeks paid parental leave
Paid volunteer leave
A range of benefits supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing
Reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and in the workplace