" \u003cdiv class=\"ja-job-details\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003eCommercial Manager | PPA Origination \u0026amp; Markets\u003c/h2\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"meta\"\u003e \u003cul class=\"classifications\"\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"12141\"\u003e Finance, Risk \u0026amp; Trading \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"12142\"\u003e Trading \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"12143\"\u003e Melbourne \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"12144\"\u003e Permanent / Full Time \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cp class=\"date-posted\"\u003e 22/10/2026 \u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cul class=\"bullet-points\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eLead PPA origination across a multi-GW pipeline and recontract operating assets.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGenuine autonomy, direct access to senior leadership and commercial influence.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMelbourne preferred | Sydney and Brisbane considered.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e Are you a commercially driven energy professional who enjoys originating opportunities, structuring deals and leading negotiations through to execution?\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eI\u0027m partnering with an established IPP, backed by a leading global infrastructure investor, to appoint a Commercial Manager specialising in PPA origination, structured offtake products and electricity markets.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eWith a substantial operating portfolio and a multi-GW development pipeline, this role offers the opportunity to lead significant commercial transactions across a diverse renewable energy portfolio.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy this role stands out\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOwnership | Originate, negotiate and close\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Take the lead in identifying new offtake opportunities, building counterparty relationships and negotiating agreements through to execution, with the autonomy to make commercial decisions and drive deals forward.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eVariety | Assets, markets and structured products\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Work across wind, solar, standalone BESS and hybrid projects in the NEM, covering new developments alongside contracting and recontracting operating assets. The role spans traditional PPAs, firmed and shaped products, hybrid offtake arrangements and storage tolling.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eInfluence | Commercial decisions that matter\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWork directly with senior leadership and an experienced commercial team, challenging pricing and risk assumptions and shaping offtake strategies that support project financing and portfolio value.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Opportunity\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eOriginate new PPA and offtake opportunities, building relationships with corporate buyers, retailers, gentailers and other market participants.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDevelop and execute offtake strategies for development projects and operating assets, including counterparty engagement and go-to-market plans.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLead commercial negotiations from initial engagement and term sheets through to execution of binding agreements.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStructure and evaluate traditional PPAs, firmed and shaped supply, hybrid offtake arrangements and storage tolling.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSecure bankable offtake agreements that support project financial close, while identifying recontracting opportunities across operating assets.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAssess wholesale market dynamics, pricing structures and commercial risks, including price, volume, shape, basis, firming and credit exposure.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWork closely with Development, Corporate Finance, Operations and Legal, challenging financial model assumptions and providing recommendations to support investment decisions.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat you\u0027ll bring\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eSignificant experience in PPA origination, structured energy products or wholesale markets, ideally within a generator, retailer, gentailer, developer or advisory business.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA demonstrated track record of originating, negotiating and closing PPAs or other energy offtake agreements.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong NEM experience, including wholesale electricity pricing, dispatch, settlement and hedging.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExperience engaging with corporate energy buyers, retailers, gentailers and other commercial counterparties.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong commercial and financial capability, including evaluating transaction economics, pricing, risk and financial model assumptions.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA proactive approach to identifying opportunities, leading negotiations and closing deals, with the confidence to make commercial decisions independently.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e Experience with BESS offtake and storage products would be highly regarded, although candidates with strong experience in complex PPAs and other structured energy products are equally encouraged to apply.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor a confidential discussion, please contact\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eSarah Thompson\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;on +61 (0)3 8521 7452 or email\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003esarah@phillipriley.com.au\u003c/strong\u003e.\u003cbr\u003eAlternatively, click\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eApply\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;and submit your resume (Word format preferred), quoting the relevant job reference.\u003cbr\u003eFollow Phillip Riley on LinkedIn:\u0026nbsp;www.linkedin.com/company/phillip-riley \u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"apply\"\u003e \u003ca class=\"back-link\" href=\"#\" title=\"Back to search results\"\u003eBack to search results\u003c/a\u003e \u003cinput type=\"button\" class=\"ja-button\" data-job-id=\"4480563\" value=\"Apply Now\" title=\"Apply Now\" /\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e "