• Shape gas supply strategy for a major Queensland industrial operation
• Drive commercial transformation during a high-stakes asset transition
• Support a nationally significant industry underpinning Australian food security

About the Opportunity

This is a rare and high-impact leadership role at the centre of a major industrial gas supply operation. You will take ownership of the full gas supply function - commercial, operational and regulatory - for a large-scale, energy-intensive manufacturing facility in Queensland that relies on natural gas as a critical production input.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned gas professional to shape strategy, reset commercial frameworks and build best-practice systems from the ground up.

Key Responsibilities

Gas Supply Strategy & Contracting

• Lead negotiation of medium and long-term gas supply and transport agreements
• Manage relationships with producers, aggregators and pipeline operators
• Optimise portfolio across long-term contracted and spot/short-term markets (STTM/GSH)
• Develop and execute a gas sourcing strategy aligned with plant demand and business objectives

Operational Gas Management

• Oversee daily gas nominations, scheduling and balancing
• Ensure reliable delivery of gas via pipeline infrastructure
• Manage supply interruptions, contingency planning and volume optimisation
• Partner closely with site operations and energy/utilities teams
• Drive continuous improvement in cost and reliability of supply

Regulatory & Compliance

• Manage all regulatory applications and compliance obligations relating to gas supply and transport
• Ensure compliance with pipeline access arrangements and east coast gas market participation rules (AEMO)
• Lead engagement with regulators and government as required
• Maintain robust compliance frameworks

About You

Experience

• 10+ years in energy, gas or utilities markets
• Candidates from industrial or end-user backgrounds preferred
• Proven track record negotiating gas supply and transport agreements
• Background in industrial gas users (preferred) or energy trading, upstream or midstream gas businesses
• Exposure to Australian east coast gas markets highly desirable
• Must have the right to work full time in Australia

Skills & Capabilities

• Strong commercial negotiation skills
• Deep understanding of gas markets (contract and spot) and pipeline logistics
• Ability to operate at both strategic (portfolio/contracting) and operational (daily supply management) levels
• Senior stakeholder engagement capability
• Collaborative, cross-functional approach; comfortable working with operations, finance and executive leadership

This Role Offers

• A genuinely critical function within a complex, large-scale industrial operation
• Direct influence over a major cost driver and operational reliability lever for the business
• Exposure to intricate gas market structures and infrastructure
• Support a nationally significant industry underpinning Australian food security
• Reports directly to the Chief Commercial Officer

To express interest or find out more, please apply to the ad or get in touch at bens@ogroup.com.au