Job Description
Job Description
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Pacific Partnerships is a member of the CIMIC Group, Australia's largest diversified infrastructure group (revenue $18bn, work in hand $32bn and liquidity $4bn). Pacific leads the development of, invests in and manages infrastructure concession and renewable energy assets, leveraging the group's financial strength and diverse capabilities.
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The team's project development, technical, commercial and finance expertise transform into seamless, value-for-money solutions for clients.
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Pacific's role spans the origination, finance, design, construction and long-term operations and maintenance of critical infrastructure including under public private partnership (PPP) models, as well as renewable energy, critical minerals and digital infrastructure projects. Pacific Partnerships is a proactive, collaborative partner to clients, infrastructure users, investors and lenders, building on a strong history of delivering more than 30 nationally significant PPP projects valued at over $70bn over the past 25 years.
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About the Role
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Pacific Partnerships has an opportunity for a Project Finance Director to join our Structured Finance & Strategic Projects team in North Sydney. Reporting to the Head of Structured Finance & Strategic Projects, this role will lead the investment and financing of complex infrastructure, energy, critical minerals and digital infrastructure transactions and be responsible for:
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Leading end-to-end investment and project finance processes across a diverse portfolio of sectors
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Originating, structuring and executing debt and equity financing transactions
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Managing transaction execution, including negotiation of commercial and financial terms with key stakeholders
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Leading capital raising activities and maintaining relationships with lenders,



investors and financial institutions
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Overseeing the development of sophisticated financial models to support investment decisions and transaction structuring
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Driving financial analysis, valuation and scenario testing to assess project viability and risk-adjusted returns
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Designing and optimising capital structures aligned to strategic and commercial objectives
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Leading investment screening, feasibility assessments and internal approvals processes
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Assessing counterparty creditworthiness and evaluating financial risks
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Preparing and presenting investment recommendations to senior stakeholders and investment committees
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Leading financial due diligence processes and coordinating internal teams and external advisors
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Supporting bid submissions, including pricing strategies, financing solutions and commercial structuring
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Contributing to transaction origination and identifying new investment opportunities
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Collaborating cross-functionally with legal, commercial and technical teams to deliver successful project outcomes
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Leading, mentoring and developing a high-performing team
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About You
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Tertiary qualification in Finance, Economics, Commerce, Engineering, Law or a related discipline (postgraduate qualifications such as Masters of Finance or CFA are highly regarded)
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10+ years' experience in project finance, infrastructure,



energy or related sectors
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Demonstrated experience at sponsor, developer, banking or advisory level on complex project finance transactions
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Solid track record in debt and/or equity financing and capital raising activities
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Advanced financial modelling, valuation and investment analysis capabilities
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Deep expertise in project finance structures, including PPPs and limited recourse financing
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Strong commercial acumen with well-developed negotiation and stakeholder management skills
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Experience working across infrastructure, renewables, critical minerals or digital infrastructure sectors highly regarded
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Proven ability to lead transactions, manage teams and drive outcomes in complex environments
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A strategic mindset with strong leadership capability and a collaborative approach
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What We Offer
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A leadership opportunity within an organisation owned by the CIMIC Group, one of the world's leading international infrastructure organisations
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Exposure to high-profile, complex transactions across infrastructure, energy and emerging sectors
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The opportunity to shape investment strategy and contribute to a growing renewable energy and infrastructure pipeline
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Career progression and leadership development within a global organisation
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Competitive remuneration and benefits, including a dedicated health & wellbeing program, salary continuance insurance and salary packaging options
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A high-performance, collaborative culture that values innovation and commercial excellence
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Commitment to diversity, inclusion and the advancement of women in infrastructure and construction
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Supportive people policies including paid Parental Leave
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📌 Project Finance Director (New South Wales)
🏢 Cimic Group
📍 New South Wales