Data Center Energy Lead, Australia

How they work

• 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 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 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 Logistics Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience Required field of study: A field relevant to the role as demonstrated through coursework, training, or professional experience Minimum years of experience: Years of experience required will correlate with the internal job level requirements for the position Location-based hybrid policy: Currently, we expect all staff to be in one of our offices at least 25% of the time.
• However, some roles may require more time in our offices.
• We offer competitive compensation and benefits, optional equity donation matching, generous vacation and parental leave, flexible working hours, and a lovely office space in which to collaborate with colleagues.

Eligibility

Visa sponsorship: We do sponsor visas! However, we aren't able to successfully sponsor visas for every role and every candidate. But if we make you an offer, we will make every reasonable effort to get you a visa, and we retain an immigration lawyer to help with this.

How to apply

• We encourage you to apply even if you do not believe you meet every single qualification.