Commercial Lead - Energy
Perth, WA, AU, 6000
- Seeking an influential role where you can lead the commercial energy segment for the business
- Be a part of the Wesfarmers Chemical, Energy and Fertilisers and set your career up for long term success
- Dynamic and Diverse role based at our new Perth CBD office.
WesCEF
Wesfarmers Chemicals, Energy & Fertilisers (WesCEF) is a division of Wesfarmers Limited and has been operating in Western Australia for more than 110 years. Our eight businesses manufacture and supply essential products to over 225,000 customers in 26 countries, supporting key sectors including agriculture, mining, energy, construction and households.
Safety, sustainability and community are central to how we operate. We are committed to continuous safety improvement and are working toward net zero Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2050.
With more than 1,300 employees across WA, Queensland and Victoria, we foster a respectful, inclusive workplace where diverse thinking is valued. Guided by our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy and Aboriginal Inclusion Plan, we support gender balance, cultural respect, Indigenous employment and flexible work. We invest in our people through training, career development and recognition programs.
With our headquarters in Perth, WesCEF plays a key role in supporting Australia’s economic growth and advancing a more sustainable future.
WESCEF: We create long-term value for critical industries and everyday life.
About the role
Reporting to Commercial Operations Manager, the Commercial Lead - Energy, holds a pivotal role in evaluating and shaping the growth and investment framework, translating complex data, market dynamics, and segment the digital/AI opportunities across WesCEF.
This is a highly influential role that will act as a trusted advisor to our senior leadership team and key stakeholders. Pivotal to this role is your hands-on experience in uplifting commercial capability across the business, setting standards for modelling, insights and governance; whilst providing clear recommendations to support strategic investment decisions across the group.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead, influence and prioritise growth opportunities which can include new market products, energy solutions, and establishing strategic partnerships to deliver growth outcomes.
- Shape market strategies, pricing structures and customer value propositions for new and existing market segments.
- Lead structuring of installer and supplier agreements within the platform and evaluating ongoing investment decisions for Kleenheat Spark.
- Develop complex financial models, forecast and valuation frameworks to support major investment decisions that lead to measurable commercial outcomes.
- Act as trusted advisor to senior leaders in influencing strategic direction on key business and customer investments, including emerging commercial risks and potential mitigants.
- Communicate complex insights and recommendations to senior leadership in a clear, concise and commercially compelling way.
- Key presentative in delivering commercial strategies to the senior leadership team and key stakeholders.
- Demonstrate visible HSE leadership and champion a positive HSE culture.
About You
- Degree qualification in Business, Commerce, Economics, Finance or similar with a history of experience in a similar Commercial Lead role influencing energy, resource and/or utilities market sectors.
- Competent in developing and delivering complex commercial models and analysis ((business cases, ROI, scenario analysis).
- Experienced working with large data, dashboards, and analytics tools such as Power BI.
- Experienced in strategizing new market segment, business ventures, and/or growth initiatives from concept through to execution.
- Strong collaboration, influential and communication skills with confidence in pivoting your style to address various stakeholders whilst in achieving key outcomes.
- Worked with external markets and investors to deliver commercial and business outcomes.
- Demonstrate experience in driving positive change whilst setting robust frameworks and commercial governance.
- Resilient in operating within ambiguous, fast‑moving evolving environments.
- Some business travel locally and internationally maybe required.
What we offer
At Wesfarmers Chemicals, Energy & Fertilisers (WesCEF), we value our people and offer a range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, development and career growth, including:
- Competitive remuneration, including access to the Wesfarmers employee share plan and participation in our annual incentive plan
- Flexible working arrangements, including some work-from-home options where applicable
- Salary sacrifice opportunities, including novated leasing
- Access to a wide range of employee benefits across the Wesfarmers Group, including staff discounts at Bunnings, Kmart, Target, Officeworks and Kleenheat, as well as access to Wesfarmers-sponsored arts and cultural events
- Paid parental leave of up to 18 weeks
- Ongoing professional development and career opportunities across WesCEF and the broader Wesfarmers Group
Why WesCEF
At WesCEF, we are committed to building an engaged, high-performing and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate. We value diversity of thinking, skills and experience, knowing this drives innovation and better business outcomes.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.
We are proud to support flexible working arrangements and understand that flexibility looks different for everyone. If flexibility is important to you, we encourage you to discuss your needs as part of the application process.
WesCEF operates across multiple locations, with our two major hubs based in Kwinana and the Perth CBD.
Applications closes on 30th June 2026
Our recruitment process considers your alignment to our company values and the requirements of the role. We also have several checks which may be conducted to demonstrate your suitability for the role including but not limited to psychometric assessment, police checks, medical, drug and alcohol testing, right to work check, qualifications, due diligence and/or reference checks.
We reserve the right to commence the recruitment process prior to the closing date. Therefore, it is recommended to apply as soon as possible.
Agency applications will not be accepted.