Job Description

Aula Energy is seeking an experienced Head of Corporate Development to join the business on a 12-month fixed-term contract to cover a period of parental leave.

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This is a strategically key leadership role responsible for driving enterprise growth through acquisitions, strategic partnerships, investment origination, capital deployment and portfolio optimisation.

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Reporting into the senior leadership team, you will play a critical role in identifying, evaluating and executing opportunities that create long-term shareholder value, expand Aula Energy's development pipeline and strengthen our position as a leading renewable energy independent power producer across Australia and New Zealand.

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This is a unique opportunity to influence the future direction of a rapidly growing renewable energy business, while working closely with development, finance, technical, commercial, legal and operational teams to shape investment decisions and portfolio outcomes.

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As Head of Corporate Development, you will:

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Develop and execute Aula Energy's corporate development strategy in line with enterprise growth objectives and long-term value creation.

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Identify, assess and lead acquisitions, divestments, development pipeline acquisitions and strategic investment opportunities.

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Establish and manage strategic partnerships, joint ventures and co-investment opportunities that support portfolio growth and risk sharing.

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Support the optimisation of project development opportunities through commercial input on project sizing, configuration, capital expenditure assumptions and market positioning.

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Maintain and enhance the corporate financial model and enterprise valuation models to support investment decision-making.

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Assess portfolio performance and investment opportunities to support disciplined capital allocation and value creation.

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Lead financial, commercial, legal and technical due diligence activities and manage internal and external advisers.

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Prepare investment committee, executive and Board papers, valuation analyses and transaction recommendations.

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Build scalable transaction execution and governance frameworks that support future growth.

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Contribute to enterprise strategy, business planning and executive decision-making as a senior leader within the organisation.

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Leverage AI and digital capabilities to improve analysis, decision-making and transaction execution processes.

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You are a highly commercial leader who combines strategic thinking with hands‑on transaction experience and a strong understanding of infrastructure and energy markets.

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Significant senior leadership experience in corporate development, infrastructure, renewable energy, investment banking, private equity, project finance or related sectors.

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Demonstrated success leading complex mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, strategic partnerships or investment transactions.

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Advanced financial modelling, valuation and commercial analysis capability.

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Strong understanding of project finance, investment governance, transaction structuring and capital allocation.

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Experience assessing and executing investments across infrastructure, energy or renewable energy markets.

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Exceptional negotiation, influencing and stakeholder engagement skills.

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Proven ability to engage effectively with executive leaders, Boards, investors, developers, advisers and commercial counterparties.

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Strong strategic judgement and the ability to balance risk, opportunity and long-term value creation.

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A relevant tertiary qualification in Finance, Commerce, Economics, Engineering, Law or a related discipline.

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Experience within renewable energy, infrastructure or energy transition markets will be highly regarded.

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This role offers the opportunity to contribute directly to the growth and evolution of one of Australia's emerging renewable energy platforms.

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You will work across some of the most significant investment, acquisition and growth opportunities within the business while helping accelerate the transition to a cleaner energy future.

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As a member of the leadership team, you will have exposure to executive and Board-level decision-making and play a key role in shaping Aula Energy's long-term success.

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Join a dynamic, collaborative team making a real difference in Australia's energy transition and play a role in shaping the people, culture and capability that will drive our future.

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Depending on eligibility and location, Aula Energy employees can access a wide range of benefits, including:

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Hybrid and flexible working arrangements

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Wellbeing and service bonus leave

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Up to 20 weeks paid parental leave

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Paid volunteer leave

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A range of benefits supporting your physical, mental and financial wellbeing

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Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion n

Aula Energy is proud to be a certified Great Place to Work , WORK180 Endorsed Employer and AFR Best Place to Work .

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We are committed to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and identities.

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We are also committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and in the workplace.

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Aula Energy is an Australian-headquartered renewable energy business dedicated to developing, building and operating onshore renewable energy projects across Australia, and New Zealand.

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Established by Macquarie in 2023, we bring together a specialist team with decades of renewable energy experience and a shared mission to provide energy for the future. We believe partnership, collaboration and long-term thinking create the best outcomes for our people, our communities and the energy system of tomorrow.

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📌 Head of Corporate Development - 12-month Fixed Term Contract (Sydney)
🏢 Aula Energy
📍 Sydney