Battery Storage Development Manager
Battery Storage Development Manager
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Job Description
We are unique
Essential Energy is an organisation that values your voice empowers your autonomy recognises the strength in diversity and prioritises your well-being while offering attractive remuneration and benefits. Take pride in having a meaningful impact on regional rural and remote communities while being a pivotal player in the energy industrys future.
About the role
Were seeking a visionary and strategicBattery Storage Development Managerto lead the development and deployment of innovative network and non-network energy solutions. This role is pivotal in shaping the future of our energy network by delivering cutting-edge technologies such as standalone power systems microgrids and battery storage at scale. Youll provide technical and strategic leadership ensuring our network evolves to meet the demands of a changing energy landscape while delivering value to our customers.
Youll be responsible for establishing governance frameworks driving innovation and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to ensure our solutions are technically sound commercially viable and aligned with our corporate strategy.
This role will be based within the Essential Energy footprint with the ability to work from home in a hybrid work environment.
About You
You are a forward-thinking leader with a passion for innovation in the energy sector. You thrive in complex environments and are driven by the opportunity to shape the future of energy delivery. You bring a collaborative mindset strong stakeholder engagement skills and a deep understanding of both technical and commercial aspects of energy solutions.
About Your Skills
- Strong leadership and strategic planning capabilities
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
- Advanced problem-solving and analytical abilities
- Skilled in developing and implementing business strategies
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to translate complex technical concepts into practical business solutions
- Deep understanding of asset management principles and risk management
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree in Engineering or equivalent demonstrated capability through relevant experience and/or qualifications
Desired Experience
- Experience in product innovation and deployment of network and non-network energy solutions
- Proven leadership in asset management and cross-functional teams
- Strategic policy development and industry engagement experience
- Knowledge of AS ISO 55001:2014 and asset management practices
- Familiarity with the Australian electricity regulatory environment
- Experience in automating complex processes and reporting
- Postgraduate qualifications in Business Commerce or Asset Management (desirable)
Why Essential Energy
Essential Energy provides employees with a broad range of employee benefits through our corporate partnerships with organisations such as Qantas Optus nib and Mildura Health Fund. You will also gain access to our Health and Wellbeing programs including fitness passport. Visit our employee benefits page for more information.
We are proud to be recognised as a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for All Women.
An energy network doesnt just keep the lights on its a living network that needs to adapt to new and emerging energy generation technologies while still meeting the energy needs of customers.
It requires innovation commitment and collaboration to bring people together to solve the energy delivery challenges of the modern world.
Your potential will be realised and youll feel a real sense of purpose and satisfaction knowing you have a pivot role to play in delivering the energy of the future to the people who need it today.
For further information please contact Cory Urquhart Head of Network Strategy and Future Networks on.
Applications close on Thursday 16 October 2025 at 11:55pm
Passionate people. Global thinking. Regional heart.
Building a better energy future.
Essential Energy is committed to building a culturally diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourages applicants to apply regardless of gender age ethnicity sexual orientation or disability.
As an organisation our aim is to champion inclusivity in the workplace and celebrate the difference in all our employees.
At Essential Energy we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process as well as during employment. We actively support and encourage people with disability to apply to Essential Energy (including alternate formats of application forms or alternate ways for accessibility). To discuss adjustment requirements please contact or call us on.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
