Electricity On Sell Executive

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Role purpose

The key purpose of the Electricity On Sell Executive is to optimise existing electricity on-selling sites, support the expansion of new electricity on-selling projects, and deliver the Electricity On-Selling strategy to maximise asset performance. This role collaborates closely with centre administration managers, property analysts, and Embedded Network Managers to ensure all project fundamentals and day-to-day processes are delivered. The Electricity On Sell Executive is responsible for assisting with budgeting and forecasting, project expansion rollouts, EOS internal staff training, and retailer issue resolution. This role identifies, manages, and executes electricity sales opportunities to achieve energy targets and develop new revenue streams while overseeing third-party energy contracts, negotiating new agreements, and ensuring the successful delivery of energy-related projects for the business. The Electricity On Sell Executive engages with internal and external stakeholders to develop project feasibilities, business cases, and obtain necessary approvals. This role monitors financial performance, ensures compliance with industry regulations, and promotes innovation in electricity sales and energy management. The Electricity On Sell Executive ensures optimal operational outcomes and high standards of service delivery through effective leadership and management.

Key Accountabilities

Stakeholder & Communication Management

• Manage all external stakeholder energy and EN queries and communications via the Zendesk ticketing platform to ensure timely and accurate responses.
• Ensure compliance with EN Exemption and state-specific regulations, including ESC Vic, AER, and EWOV, by staying updated on regulatory changes and implementing necessary adjustments.
• Negotiate SME and C&I tariffs with tenant move-ins and lease assignments to secure favourable terms and maintain positive tenant relationships.
• Maintain copies of existing tenant lease SEOAs filed by asset, ensuring easy access and accurate records for future reference.

Operational Coordination    

• Coordinate all EN operational-related tasks, processes, and projects, including collaboration with ENMs, centre teams, tenants, electrical contractors, and energy retailers, to ensure seamless project execution.
• Oversee project fundamentals and day-to-day processes, addressing any issues that arise to maintain efficient and effective operations.
• Support project expansion rollouts by planning and executing tasks, ensuring that all stakeholders are informed and aligned with project goals.
• Provide internal staff training on EOS procedures and best practices to ensure a knowledgeable and capable team.

Financial & Performance Monitoring

• Assist with budgeting and forecasting for electricity on-selling projects, ensuring accurate financial planning and resource allocation.
• Monitor financial performance by tracking key metrics and analysing data, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions as needed.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations by conducting regular audits and reviews, addressing any non-compliance issues promptly.
• Promote innovation in electricity sales and energy management practices by staying informed about industry trends and adopting new technologies and methodologies to enhance operational efficiency.

Key Role Relationships

• Energy & Product Delivery
• National Operations 
• Property Management 
• Risk & Compliance
• Health & Safety 
• Capital Finance 
• Contractors & Suppliers 
• Electricity & Network Providers 
• Relevant Regulatory Agencies 
• Sustainability 
• Joint Venture Partners

Experience & Capabilities

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE (what you have done)    

• Minimum 5-7 years of experience in electricity sales, energy management, or a related field, with a proven track record of successful project delivery.
• Extensive experience in managing third-party contracts, negotiating new contracts, and overseeing energy-related projects and development work.
• Demonstrated experience in leading project teams and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to achieve project objectives.

CRITICAL KNOWLEDGE (what you need to know)    

• Deep understanding of electricity sales principles and best practices.
• Knowledge of energy contract management, including negotiation and execution.
• Familiarity with financial management, including budgeting, financial performance monitoring, and reporting.
• Insight into current trends and innovations in energy management and electricity sales.

CAPABILITIES (what you can do)

• Ability to develop and execute long-term strategies for electricity sales and energy management.
• Skilled in managing daily operations, ensuring adherence to standards, and achieving optimal project outcomes.
• Strong leadership skills to manage and coordinate project teams and external stakeholders, ensuring high performance and smooth collaboration.
• Proficient in liaising with various stakeholders to address concerns and enhance project outcomes.
• Comprehensive understanding of financial management, including budgeting and financial performance monitoring.
• Exceptional time management and prioritisation skills, balancing strategic and technical operational projects simultaneously.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES (who you are)    
You consistently demonstrate and role model the behaviours that bring the Vicinity values to life: 

Respect: 

• We listen to and acknowledge each other's views 
• We have difficult conversations with care 

Integrity: 

• We back our words with the right actions
• We do the right thing, no matter the situation 

Customer Focus: 

• We nurture a genuine connection with our customers 
• We consider customer needs when making decisions 

Collaboration: 

• We invite the right people to the table 
• We balance consensus with decisive actions 

Excellence: 

• We always strive to improve
• We share our challenges and celebrate the wins
   

Why Vicinity?

Our benefits program focuses on creating an awesome place to work in which our people are rewarded and recognised. This includes:

• Flexible working options

• Birthday leave & purchased additional leave

• $1,000 worth of VCX securities rewarded for eligible team members

• Generous Parental Leave

We live and work by our values of Respect, Integrity, Customer Focus, Collaboration and Excellence. They are the foundation to everything we do and provide us a north star with which we can shape meaningful places where communities connect.

At Vicinity we embrace and celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment where we attract, retain and develop our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.

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Note: To be eligible to apply for this position, you must have existing, relevant Australian work rights. At the later stages of the recruitment process the shortlisted candidate/candidates will be required to undergo a Criminal History Background/Police Check as a mandatory part of the process. Additional qualification checks may also be required dependant on role and level.