Australia, Perth
Experience: Not applicable
Education Level: Academic Bachelor
Infrastructure
Closing: 16 September 2025

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Introduction

Brunel has been exclusively engaged to recruit a Network Access Manager - Power for a leading energy infrastructure business based in Perth. This role is a key commercial and regulatory position focused on managing the end-to-end coordination of new electricity network connections within the Pilbara region.

What are you going to do 

Reporting to the Head of Commercial, the Network Access Manager will take full ownership of the network access process. You'll manage feasibility, compliance, negotiation, and coordination of new grid connections, with particular oversight of the Pilbara Network Access Code (PNAC) and Pilbara Network Rules (PNR). This includes working closely with the Independent System Operator (ISO), technical teams, and external stakeholders to facilitate efficient, compliant, and economically sound access outcomes.

This is a hands-on, high-impact role suited to someone with strong commercial acumen and technical understanding, who can confidently engage across legal, regulatory, engineering, and customer environments.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the planning, assessment, and execution of new electricity network connection requests
  • Ensure alignment with engineering standards, regulatory requirements, and internal processes
  • Provide commercial oversight of PNAC and PNR to ensure cost recovery and economic viability
  • Coordinate technical due diligence in collaboration with engineering teams
  • Serve as a key point of contact for customers and stakeholders, ensuring transparent and effective engagement
  • Represent the business in regulatory negotiations and connection-related commercial discussions
  • Support the integration of new assets, ensuring minimal disruption to existing operations

Essential skills and knowledge 

We're seeking a commercially minded leader with a strong understanding of power networks, regulation, and connection processes in Western Australia, ideally with direct exposure to the Pilbara framework.

You will bring:

  • A tertiary qualification in Engineering, Law, Commerce, or a related discipline
  • Extensive experience in network access or commercial operations in the power or renewables sector
  • Strong contract negotiation skills and knowledge of regulatory frameworks (ideally PNAC/PNR)
  • Experience working with ISO/regulatory bodies in a grid or transmission environment
  • Sound commercial judgement and the ability to manage technically complex stakeholder engagement
  • Analytical thinking, attention to detail, and the ability to balance competing technical and commercial priorities

What we offer 

This is a rare opportunity to lead power access strategy in one of Australia's most commercially important regions. You'll join a respected energy business actively driving growth and investment across the Pilbara. The role offers long-term career development, meaningful influence on infrastructure outcomes, and the chance to work across complex commercial, technical, and regulatory environments.

About Brunel:

Brunel is a recruitment and flexible workforce solution provider which connects talented people with opportunities throughout Australasia and around the world. We specialise in highly skilled roles across a variety of technical, professional, trades and craft disciplines, pairing candidates with industry-leading projects and organisations on a contract, permanent or secondment basis.

Operating in Australasia since 1997, Brunel has major bases of operation in Perth, Sydney, Brisbane and Port Moresby, which are further backed by the strength and reach of a truly global network spanning over 45 countries, 120 offices and 45 years of successful operation.

Do you have questions?

If you have any questions or would like to discuss the details of this role, please contact Timothy Chapman on 0409712680

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Application process

First Contact

We carefully review your application and in the coming weeks, you will be notified for an interview session if you are selected. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 7 days. 
 

Scheduling an Interview

After being shortlisted, you will be contacted via email or telephone to arrange for a date on your availability for the qualification interview. 

Phone/ Qualification Interview

During the interview, you will be assessed on your level of experience and skills, work history, availability, and the qualifications the company is seeking for the position.

Meeting in Real Life

After successfully making through the phone interview, a face to face interview will be scheduled between the candidate and recruiter. This session can be a more in-depth  interview to review your communication and interpersonal skills.

Application for the Position

Submission of candidates resume for client’s approval and screening.

Do you have questions?

TC

Tim Chapman

+61 409 712 680

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