Description
We are seeking a Data Center Energy Lead to secure power capacity and accelerate energy delivery for our rapidly expanding AI compute footprint across the region. You will work at the intersection of energy markets, physical power, project development and AI infrastructure needs, leading multi-hundred megawatt procurement efforts and building strategic relationships with ISOs, TNSPs, DNSPs, and regulators across multiple Australian jurisdictions.
Responsibilities:
Develop creative and novel means of energy deployment - grid connected, behind-the-meter/fence, etc. that drives fastest timelines to energization, while maintaining social license
Lead energy procurement and markets strategy to secure multi-hundred megawatt power capacity for AI infrastructure across the National Electricity Market (NEM), Wholesale Electricity Market (WEM) and Northern Territory Electricity Market (NTEM) structuring utility partnerships and commercial agreements that prioritise speed-to-energisation and scale
Own utility and regulatory stakeholder management across multiple Australian jurisdictions, building strategic relationships with ISOs, Transmission Network Service Providers (TNSPs), Distribution Network Service Providers (DNSPs), and state regulators to accelerate connection timelines and unlock constrained capacity
Drive energy markets and policy strategy for AI compute facilities, monitoring National Electricity Rules (NER) and regulatory developments and engaging policymakers to address grid capacity challenges and expedite approval processes for critical infrastructure
Partner with engineering and delivery teams to translate energy market dynamics and network constraints into actionable capacity acceleration strategies that align procurement schedules with aggressive project timelines
Develop deep market intelligence on regional power availability across the country, transmission constraints, and connection queue dynamics to inform site selection and deployment strategy
Structure innovative commercial frameworks and partnership models , including PPAs, network use of system arrangements, and behind-the-meter solutions , that enable faster power delivery and mitigate grid capacity risks across Anthropic's Australian datacentre portfolio
You may be a good fit if you:
Have 15+ years of experience in energy procurement, utility development, or power markets for large-scale infrastructure projects, with substantial exposure to the Australian energy landscape
Have deep expertise in the NEM, WEM and/or NTEM, network connection processes, and transmission system planning (including familiarity with different market operators Integrated System Plans)
Have experience securing 100+ MW of power capacity and navigating complex network connection agreements, Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), or other offtake agreement structures in Australia
Are proficient in analysing energy market dynamics, regulatory frameworks (NER, jurisdictional instruments), and grid constraints to inform strategic decision-making
Have strong stakeholder management skills and experience building relationships with TNSPs, DNSPs, SIOs, regulators (AER, AEMC, state regulators such as ESC, IPART, ERA, etc.), policymakers and critical equipment vendors
Have excellent communication skills and can translate complex grid and regulatory dynamics into actionable business strategies for technical and non-technical audiences
Strong candidates may also have some of the following:
Past experience with energy procurement specifically for datacentres, high-performance computing, or AI/ML infrastructure
Familiarity with hyperscale infrastructure requirements and the unique power demands of large-scale AI training and inference workloads
Experience with regulatory affairs, energy policy advocacy, or engagement with the AER, AEMC, AEMO, the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW), and state energy departments / regulators
Background in transmission planning, connection studies (including System Strength and Generator Performance Standards), or grid capacity analysis under the NER
Understanding of emerging grid technologies (battery energy storage systems, demand response, virtual power plants, distributed energy resources) and how they can accelerate capacity delivery in the Australian context
Track record of structuring creative solutions to overcome grid constraints and compressed timelines in competitive power markets, including REZs (Renewable Energy Zones) and congested NEM regions