Head of Business Development - Barwon Asset Solutions

We’re looking for someone who is purpose-driven, confident and ready to shape the future of our business through innovative thinking and practical action, someone who is motivated to deliver real change and lasting value for our community.

At Barwon Asset Solutions we believe that every individual has something valuable to offer. We understand that the more diverse workforce, the wider the variety of ideas we bring to the table. Enjoy being part of an organisation that values results, personal and professional growth, workplace diversity and a balance between work and life commitments.

Barwon Asset Solutions is a Geelong based maintenance services company, established as a wholly owned subsidiary of Barwon Water.

About the role

Achieving our vision of enabling regional prosperity requires the Barwon Water Group to be continually improving and driven by a culture of entrepreneurialism and high performance. As part of the senior leadership team, you’ll help shape our future direction, fostering a culture of courageous problem solving, innovation and impact that brings value to our community and customers.

This newly created role will be responsible for driving strategic and sustainable growth by expanding our customer base, strengthening relationships, and identifying new ways to solve problems and create value in the water sector.

You’ll align strategies, plans and policies across the organisation to accelerate delivery, by creating a clear line of sight between daily work and organisational strategic goals. You’ll lead the implementation of initiatives, stay close to the work, and help shape an operating model that enables long-term success.

This is a hands-on role. You’ll actively promote our business, build relationships, open doors to new opportunities, and just as importantly, you’ll stay grounded and connected with our people. You’ll be at ease working with everyone from front-line crews to the executive team and Board.

Strong commercial capability, particularly in contract management, will be essential, especially as we grow into new areas such as renewable energy.

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About you

You’re a respected professional with leadership and strategic commercial experience. You build trusted relationships easily, and you influence with integrity and clarity. You’re familiar with the water or energy sector and you bring an inquisitive mindset, always looking for new ways to create value and solve problems.

With a bachelor's degree or higher in business, commerce, or similar, you’re experienced in strategic business development, key account management, and commercial contracts. You’re financially savvy and you understand of how to align business success with sustainability and community benefit.

Not only a strategic thinker, but a practical doer, comfortable leading multi-disciplined work groups, managing complex projects and adapting in real time. You take initiative, act with courage and bring people with you. You know how to balance ambition with empathy, and you’re driven by impact, not ego.

Why join us?

We’re flexible and know the importance of work/life balance. If you’re a parent or caregiver, studying or have other needs, we can support you with flexible work hours and leave options.

We have set ourselves inspirational goals towards achieving regional prosperity and we are delivering on them.

Our work requires more than just engineering and scientific solutions. We’re learning from the tens of thousands of years of knowledge and insight from Traditional Custodians. Barwon Water acknowledges the spiritual, social and cultural connection that our Traditional Owners have with their Country and waterways.

Get in touch

Does this opportunity sound like it might be a good fit for you?

Ready to apply? Submit your cover letter and a copy of your resume now.

We lead. We learn. We deliver. We care about a better future.

If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, please contact the Talent Acquisition team via email at recruitment@barwonwater.vic.gov.au noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch.