Job title: Contracts and Compliance Manager
Reports to: Executive Director
Status: 12 month contract, 3 month probation, Full Time preferred Part Time (FTE 0.8) negotiable
Direct reports: Clean Energy Communities staff
Salary range: $100k to $130k pro-rata PT/FTE (based on experience), plus 12% superannuation and access to generous salary packaging.
THE POSITION
The Contracts and Compliance Manager will play a leading role in the development and management of Original Power’s portfolio of community-led renewable energy projects, with a focus on contract management and regulatory compliance. Success in this role will require the ability to develop and maintain contracts and compliance processes, maintain a growing renewable energy asset base, and ensure regulatory and legal compliance to support the successful long-term operation and maintenance of projects across First Nations communities. The Contracts and Compliance Manager will have strong project management skills and financial acumen, and will support a small and dedicated team of staff operating across urban and remote locations in Australia.
The role will work from home and will also be asked to travel from time to time to undertake project activity and participate in organisational gatherings.
The key responsibilities of the role include:
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Develop, review and manage contracts and compliance processes across Original Power’s portfolio of renewable energy projects and program activities
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Undertake scoping of legal and regulatory pathways and compliance plans for new and existing renewable energy projects and assets across remote First Nations communities in the Northern Territory and other locations around Australia.
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Oversee regulatory processes including Connection and Power Purchase Agreements, and contracts with a range of renewable energy industry service providers.
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Oversee risk management and procurement processes to ensure our community partners and projects achieve value for money and other key objectives, while ensuring our project activities are adequately protected.
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Participate in and support organisational strategic planning and goal setting as needed
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Supporting our community partners to identify potential commercial opportunities from community energy project development
Although not an identified role, First Nations candidates are encouraged to apply.
Applications close: Friday 13 September 2024
HOW TO APPLY
To apply for this role please visit our job post on Ethical Jobs and upload a brief resume (no more than two pages) and a concise cover letter addressing the essential & desirable criteria per the position description.
Please be aware that your application will not be considered if you do not submit a cover letter addressing the Selection Criteria.
For more information please contact: [email protected]