Director, Energy Origination & Power Infrastructure Delivery, AU (Data Centers)

Location: Melbourne, Australia

Company

hirify.global develops and operates data center infrastructure across North America, EMEA, and Asia Pacific for hyperscalers, cloud providers, and large enterprises.

What you will do

• Lead planning, coordination, and delivery of power infrastructure for new and expanding data center campuses.
• Oversee utility connections, grid access, energization, permitting, commissioning, risk management, and handover into operations.
• Develop and execute long-term energy and power strategy across Australia and support growth opportunities across APAC.
• Originate and secure commercially structured power and energy solutions balancing cost, reliability, scalability, and risk.
• Build senior relationships with utilities, network operators, regulators, government agencies, and strategic energy partners.
• Lead commercial negotiations and develop business cases supporting infrastructure investment and energy procurement.

Requirements

• 15+ years of experience in power, utilities, energy infrastructure, hyperscale data centers, digital infrastructure, renewable energy, or related sectors.
• Proven delivery of major power infrastructure projects, including substations, transmission assets, utility connections, and energization.
• Experience supporting hyperscale data center, digital infrastructure, or other mission-critical developments.
• Deep understanding of the Australian electricity market, including the NER connection process, AEMO 534A capacity approvals, DNSP/TNSP agreements, and ISP-driven augmentation.
• Strong commercial negotiation, stakeholder management, risk management, and project delivery skills.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and senior relationships across utilities, regulators, government agencies, and development partners.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative, low-ego working environment focused on mutual support and respect.
• Above-market total compensation package.
• Health and welfare benefits, retirement benefits, and paid leave exceeding local expectations.
• Recognition, training, and professional development opportunities.
• Equal opportunity workplace.