Title:  Strategic Projects

The Opportunity

Veolia Australia and New Zealand (VANZ) is seeking a strategic Strategic Projects - Business Development Manager to drive our growth and expansion. Reporting to the General Manager Business Development, you will play a crucial role in identifying, shaping, and securing business opportunities across our portfolio of services, with a focus on resource recovery.
 

What's on offer

• Play a pivotal role in our continued growth via infrastructure and new market development
• Work with strategic experts and likeminded individuals
• Exciting projects at the forefront of ecological transformation 
   

What you'll be responsible for

• Lead strategic development projects that may involve strategy formulation, market studies, policy engagement, government or industry consultation, grant applications and community engagement
• Lead government and industry led tenders, shape the strategy for business cases to build greenfield projects and enter new markets, lead new business partnerships 
• Cultivate relationships with key internal and external stakeholders that give rise to winning tender opportunities relating to future waste, water or energy infrastructure development
• Identify and develop opportunities for Veolia to copy and adapt global reference projects in the ANZ market
• Provide high-quality analysis to support corporate strategy, including market assessments, competitor analysis, and strategic opportunities.
• Manage new business development processes from business case development to regulatory approvals and opportunity pipeline maintenance.
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, potential partners, and industry associations
• Support annual development budgets, monitor performance, and continuously improve business development processes
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external parties such as government agencies and regulatory authorities
   

What you'll need to be successful

• A demonstrated background in waste / resource recovery (preferred), water or energy sectors
• A quality track record of delivering growth projects 
• Tertiary qualifications in engineering, management or related discipline
• Strong project management, analytical and strategic thinking skills
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities
• Current driver’s licence 

Veolia’s AlwaysSafe culture means that we care about the safety of people on our sites. We have a zero-tolerance policy for drugs and alcohol at work. If selected, you must pass a medical check including drug and alcohol screening. You will also need to agree to a police background check.
 

A Veolia Career

All of our employees are entitled to:

• Our Veolia Cares policy enables parental leave to be offered from day one of your employment regardless of whether you’re on a permanent or fixed term contract
• Employee share plan
• Support to pursue educational and development opportunities
• Access to endless career options and pathways, Veolia promotes from within
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Bupa health insurance discount
• Corporate Discounts
• Fitness Passport
• Volunteer Opportunities
• Salary sacrificing (i.e. super, novated leases)

We are a Circle Back Initiative Employer and commit to respond to every applicant.

Veolia offers environmental solutions for a sustainable future. We provide career growth opportunities while contributing to a better planet.

We embrace diversity and inclusion, welcoming applications from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans, people with disabilities, all genders, ages, and cultures. LGBTIQA+ individuals are encouraged to apply.

Veolia is committed to conducting recruitment in a fair, ethical and transparent manner based solely on merit. Candidates with direct or indirect personal/professional ties to Veolia and/or any third party related to Veolia business (including but not limited to Veolia's suppliers, customers, partners and competitors) must disclose this information.