Senior Access Contracts Advisor

Senior Access Contract Advisor -  Permanent Full-Time - Perth CBD

Senior Access Contract Advisor

This position works within Western Power’s Energy Transition and Sustainability Business and is accountable for the provision of contractual advice and support in connection with Major Customer access to the Western Power Network. The Senior Access Contract Advisor provides expert advice and support to Access Solutions project sponsors in negotiating complex contracts for network access. This role is key in managing relationships between Access Solutions, Group Commercial, Treasury, and Legal teams, ensuring robust contract negotiations for multi-million-dollar infrastructure projects. The position influences regulatory policy development, drives the business input into key policies, and ensures the delivery of commercial solutions that align with Western Power’s values and objectives. The incumbent will apply a balanced approach to complex issues, ensuring effective and timely contract management for major customer connections.

Your Role in Action  

• Preparing and maintaining standard contracts concerning Major Customer connections to the Western Power Network.
• Playing a lead role in reviewing and negotiating Customer departures in relation to Western Power’s standard network access contacts.
• Providing training and guidance to team members administering and managing Western Power’s standard network access contracts;
• Developing and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders;liaising and engaging with insurance, legal and regulatory functions as required to effectively manage Customer contract negotiation and support governance assurance; and
• Identifying and promoting contractually balanced commercial outcomes supporting investment in, and connection to, the Western Power Network.

 What Makes You a Great Fit 

• Tertiary qualifications in a business-related discipline is essential
• A comprehensive and broad understanding of risk, commercial and compliance management
• A good understanding of operating within a regulatory framework
• High level, demonstrable experience in complex contract and financial negotiations in an infrastructure environment Ability to make objective and balanced recommendations when dealing with competing demands
• Strong ability to prioritise competing demands and manage expectations appropriately
• Ability to build and maintain excellent internal and external relationships at a senior level
• High level communication skills
• High level negotiating and influencing skills

By joining Western Power, you will contribute to powering a cleaner energy future. We are dedicated to fostering career development and promoting a healthy work-life balance, empowering you to drive innovation as we develop a network that will serve the Western Australian community for generations. You will also benefit from a range of perks and opportunities, including: 

• Over 50% of our employment opportunities are driven by career progression.  
• Flexible work arrangements to support part time work, working hours and working from home arrangements. 
• The opportunity to purchase up to four weeks of additional leave per year. 
• Access to salary packaging, social club activities, and discounted health insurance and gym membership. 
• An award-winning employee recognition and benefits programme. 
• An innovative team culture that’s enabling the transition to renewable energy and decarbonisation.   
• In addition to standard leave, enjoy two wellness leave days each year.
• Access to end-of-trip facilities at our Perth office and South Metro Depot, perfect for cyclists.

• On-site café available for convenient meals and refreshments throughout the day.

Applications close on 17th December 2024

We value diversity and inclusivity, encouraging applications from all backgrounds, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and LGBTQIA+ communities. Find out more about our Reconciliation Action Plan and Disability Access and Inclusion Plan. 

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