Senior Commercial Associate

• Permanent Full Time | $190,026 base + 16.5% Super + 10% Bonus
• Enjoy a 9-day fortnight in support of work life balance!
• Join us at our Haymarket, Sydney head office | Flexible hybrid work model

Ausgrid is on an exciting renewables transformation journey, and now is the time to be a part of something big! As a leader in energy distribution, we’re proud to service Sydney, the Hunter and Central Coast, delivering safe and reliable electricity to more than 1.8 million homes and businesses – that’s over 4 million Australians relying on us every day.

Our purpose is to make electricity accessible for all, and it’s our people that bring this to life. As we continue to grow, we are in search of exceptional talent to help us achieve our goals. Together, we can move towards a smarter, more sustainable future.

About the role

We’re looking for a commercially minded professional who thrives at the intersection of strategy, financial analysis, and delivery in a fast‑evolving energy environment. You’ll bring strong commercial acumen and the ability to assess investment opportunities and manage business performance - translating complex financial, risk, and governance considerations into clear, well‑structured recommendations.

 Key responsibilities include:

• Assessing the commercial viability of investment opportunities, including financial modelling, and drafting investment/board papers.
• Business planning and budgeting, including forecasting key financial metrics and analysing commercial risks.
• Monitoring the financial performance of the business and providing insights into key performance drivers.
• Identifying opportunities for process improvement, enhanced governance, and stronger financial controls.

This role would also support the team on:

• Product development and management of Ausgrid’s Energy Storage as a Service offering.
• Managing offtake tenders, leading contractual negotiations with commercial partners, and overseeing the delivery of strategic projects.
• Strategic engagement and advocacy with industry, regulators, and market bodies to drive positive customer, commercial, and industry outcomes.

Spark your interest?

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

You will play a key role in delivering advanced financial and commercial insights to support strategic decision-making across the business. You’ll collaborate closely with internal stakeholders and external advisors to evaluate investment opportunities, assess financial viability, and contribute to business planning and performance monitoring.

Skills and experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, commerce, economics, engineering, or related field.
• 3–5 years’ experience in management consulting and/or financial modelling, ideally in energy, infrastructure, or renewables but we are open to industry.

• The core tech skills for this role include:
• Advanced capabilities in excel and financial modelling.
• Non-essential but well regarded are basic programming skills, SQL and databases.

• Strong understanding of valuation techniques and scenario analysis.
• Experience in planning, reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.

• Knowledge of the National Electricity Market (NEM) and energy regulation.
• Experience in infrastructure finance and equity investment. Familiarity with complex regulatory and competitive environments.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Life at Ausgrid

At Ausgrid, 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 are 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 Ausgrid, 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.

Application close date: Friday 13th March 2026 (please note, this date is subject to early closure). Applicants must have full Australian work rights to apply.