Strategy and Business Development Manager - Metering

• Drive strategy, growth & regulatory advocacy for PLUS ES, aligning initiatives with overarching business goals
• Permanent Full Time | Competitive package + bonus opportunity
• CBD, Melbourne  | Flexible hybrid work model

At PLUS ES, our mission is clear: to empower Australian businesses to optimise their energy consumption through smart, scalable and future-focused solutions. We stand proudly at the forefront of Australia’s dynamic energy sector, delivering critical services across Embedded Networks, Metering and Infrastructure. As the energy landscape rapidly evolves, we stand at the forefront, proudly positioned as Australia’s premier infrastructure services company.

Central to our success are our people, who embody our values of safety, diversity, and inclusivity. We prioritise fostering a workplace culture that champions individual development and embraces workplace flexibility. By providing outstanding career opportunities in both established and emerging sectors, we empower our employees to thrive and grow. It's this commitment to our people that defines PLUS ES as a truly exceptional place to work.

Find out more about PLUS ES here

Your new role

We’re seeking a strategic, commercially driven and forward-thinking Strategy and Business Development Manager to lead one of our most important business lines through its next phase of growth and transformation. In this influential leadership position, you’ll drive the strategic direction, growth initiatives, and regulatory advocacy for our metering business, operating at the intersection of commercial innovation and regulatory complexity in a rapidly evolving energy market.

You will lead the strategic planning and direction of the metering business, developing and executing plans across short, medium, and long-term horizons. This includes identifying opportunities for new products, services, and market expansion, ensuring alignment with PLUS ES’s broader business goals.

You will drive business development and customer acquisition efforts, leading a team of high performing, business development managers. Together, you will cultivate high-value partnerships across a diverse customer base, including energy retailers, embedded network operators, aggregators and large energy users. As a champion of regulatory engagement, you will navigate complex policy environments, identify potential risks and opportunities, and advocate for regulatory outcomes that enable and support business growth.

A key part of the role is managing and strengthening relationships with industry partners, government agencies, and internal stakeholders. Your ability to influence, align, and collaborate will be critical to success. You will also lead and coach a high-performing team of 10, while closely partnering with over 200 professionals across technology, operations, and engineering functions. Your leadership will play a central role in uniting efforts and driving performance across the business.

Finally, you will ensure the commercial success of the metering portfolio through careful financial oversight of strategic initiatives and business development projects, while providing regular updates and insights to senior leadership.

Spark our interest!
Our hiring decisions are not only based on your experience and skills, but your passion, attitude, and alignment to our core values. 

The successful candidate will hold tertiary qualifications in Business, Strategy, Engineering or a related field, and ideally possess additional certifications in business management, energy policy, or regulatory affairs that further support your ability to succeed in a complex, evolving sector.

You will bring deep strategic insight, with strong expertise in business development and strategic planning, ideally within the energy, utilities, or metering sectors. Your ability to see the bigger picture and shape long-term direction will be essential to driving sustainable growth. With a proven track record of success in regulated and transitioning markets, you have demonstrated experience in identifying and capturing growth opportunities, as well as building strong, value-driven partnerships across diverse customer segments.

Your strong commercial acumen includes a solid understanding of product management, customer segmentation, and the financial levers that underpin growth and profitability. You are confident in navigating complex commercial landscapes and translating insights into action. As a natural leader and team builder, you will have a coaching mindset and the ability to inspire collaboration across cross-functional teams. You will create continue to create a high-performing environment and are skilled at fostering trust, alignment, and accountability.

You also bring regulatory awareness and advocacy experience, with the ability to navigate government frameworks, influence policy, and promote outcomes that support commercial objectives. Your knowledge of regulatory environments enables you to assess risk and drive proactive engagement.

Life at PLUS ES

At PLUS ES, we go beyond just a competitive salary to offer an exciting range of benefits designed to support your financial, health, and personal well-being! From salary sacrificing on electric vehicles and novated leasing, to discounted corporate health insurance and access to Fitness Passport, you’re bound to find something that empowers your life. Plus, our Fit for Life program ensures you're always feeling your best—physically and mentally.

Celebrate success every day with our Amped Recognition Program, where peers can cheer each other on. Looking to grow professionally? We’ve got you covered with study assistance, organisational training, secondments and our dynamic mentoring program.

We’re proud to offer gender-neutral family leave to support all our employees, as well as an exclusive Employee Staff Club for a little extra fun. For those supporting family members, our Aged Care Support Services offer expert guidance on aged care to ensure peace of mind. At PLUS ES, it's all about supporting you in every aspect of life.

If you require support with your application/reasonable adjustments for the interview process, please reach out to our dedicated Talent team recruitment@ausgrid.com.au.

Applications Close: 16 July 2025 (Please note, this date is subject to early closure)

Applicants must have full Australian work rights to apply.

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