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ElectraNet builds, owns, operates and maintains the high voltage electricity transmission network which delivers the energy South Australians rely on to power our homes, businesses and communities.

Our employees describe our culture as one that is supportive, inclusive, and community-oriented, where we genuinely want each other to succeed.

Employee Benefits

We’re proud to offer a workplace that is supportive, inclusive and genuinely committed to your success.

When you join ElectraNet, you join a team that values diversity, collaboration and continuous learning.

We offer a competitive remuneration package plus superannuation and a performance bonus eligibility of up to 15%.

In addition to this, we also offer:

- 5 weeks annual leave
- 15 days personal/carer’s leave
- 16 weeks paid parental leave
- Flexible work options & wellbeing programs
- Additional paid volunteering and office closure leave
- Ongoing professional development and certification support
- A vibrant and community focused team culture
- Regular social events and activities.

The Opportunity

Join ElectraNet as the Business Development Manager – Data Centres, leading the development and pursuit of major data centre and related energy opportunities.

You will engage directly with customers and coordinate multidisciplinary teams to turn early-stage connection concepts into commercially viable deals.

The role will lead opportunities through feasibility, commercial structuring and negotiation, remaining involved through to contract execution and transition into project delivery.
This is a highly autonomous and influential position supporting ElectraNet’s strategic growth in the expanding data centre market.

- Extensive experience leading complex commercial, infrastructure, energy or business development opportunities, typically gained over 10+ years.
- Solid commercial acumen, with demonstrated experience developing strategies,



business cases, financial models and contracts through to execution.
- Highly developed stakeholder management, customer engagement, negotiation and influencing skills, including confidence presenting at Executive level.
- A relevant tertiary qualification, with Australian energy-market knowledge and electricity, data centre or major infrastructure experience viewed favourably.

About You

We’re looking for a commercially astute and strategic business development professional who can lead complex data centre and energy opportunities from initial concept through to contract execution.
This person will confidently engage customers, executives and industry stakeholders while coordinating multidisciplinary internal teams.

They will combine strong market insight with the ability to develop compelling business cases, commercial models and customer propositions.
The ideal candidate will operate autonomously, navigate ambiguity and competing priorities, and maintain momentum toward commercially sound outcomes.

- Commercial and strategic acumen, including experience developing business cases, financial models, commercial strategies and contracts.
- Influential stakeholder leadership, with strong customer engagement, negotiation, conflict-resolution and executive presentation skills.
- Prospect ownership, with the ability to lead complex opportunities through feasibility, negotiation and contract execution.
- Collaborative and solutions-focused approach, supported by initiative, critical thinking, attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.

ElectraNet is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, neurodivergent individuals, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse communities.

ElectraNet Head Office: 52-55 East Terrace, Adelaide SA 5000 | Phone: 1800 243 853

📌 Business Development Manager (Adelaide)
🏢 Electranet
📍 Adelaide