Job description
Beon Energy Solutions is at the forefront of energy transition across Australia and New Zealand. We deliver safe, innovative and quality energy solutions that exceed our stakeholder ambitions.
We are a leader in delivery of large-scale renewable energy and infrastructure projects, with expertise in design, procurement, construction and maintenance. We strive to help the delivery of the energy transition by maintaining strong focus on supporting development of renewable generation.
About the role
This 12-month parental leave cover opportunity will see you join Beon Energy Solutions as a Procurement & Subcontract Specialist, supporting the Contracts and Procurement team to establish and manage supplier and subcontractor agreements that contribute to the successful delivery and profitability of major projects.
Working closely with project delivery, engineering, contracts and procurement, legal, finance, insurance, and business development teams, you will play a key role in supporting procurement activities, contract negotiations, supplier engagement, and commercial outcomes. The role requires strong stakeholder management, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively across the business to ensure procurement and subcontracting arrangements meet project and commercial objectives.
Key responsibilities
- Review and provide inputs on commercial and contractual matters for tender/proposal submissions to customers.
- Support the sourcing and procurement of goods and services for projects and the business, including providing guidance on procurement governance, supporting the development and review of project procurement plans, providing input for RFx documentation, and assisting in the assessment of suppliers and subcontractors.
- Manage the subcontract review process, including facilitating inputs from key stakeholders, including engineering, project delivery, procurement, legal, finance, risk and insurance.
- Support business and corporate functions as required with respect to Beon's contractual arrangements (e.g. insurance renewals, internal audit, third party claims).
- Manage or support projects to further improve the delivery and impact of services provided by the Contracts and Procurement team.
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What you'll need from day one
- Tertiary qualification in Commerce, Business, Accounting, Engineering, Law or other similar field
- Good understanding of contracting principles and legal terminology.
- Good understanding of risk management and insurance for construction and operations and maintenance projects.
- Significant experience in stakeholder engagement and relationship building at project and organisational level
- Experience in drafting various types of project agreements, including confidentiality, early works, supply, construction, services and consulting contracts.
- Experience in working in the Australian renewable energy industry is preferred
If you believe you have what it takes but don't meet every requirement-or if you'd like to discuss flexible working arrangements to meet the key responsibilities -we encourage you to get in touch.
Key benefits
We're proud to offer an inclusive, supportive workplace where everyone feels safe, valued, and empowered to grow. Some of our benefits include hybrid work options, purchased leave, 15 weeks of gender neutral primary parental leave, health and wellbeing subsidiary, career development and planning opportunities, and exclusive discounts. Visit our company website to learn more.
Diversity, equity & inclusion to support a fair workplace for all
We are committed to building a safe, inclusive, and supportive workplace where people of all genders, ethnicities, sexual orientations, abilities and ages are valued for who they are and empowered to do their best. Through our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Strategy (DEI), Reconciliation Action Plans and initiatives like Women in Power and Sparkle, our LGBTQIA+ allies network, we're working to create equal opportunities for all. We are proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for Women. Explore our partnership with Work180.
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences, and strongly encourage First Peoples, women, people from the LGBTQIA+ community, culturally and racially marginalised people and people with disabilities to apply. We recognise how people from marginalised groups can face extra barriers and self-select out of recruitment processes. With this in mind, we're committed to making reasonable adjustments to ensure a positive, barrier-free recruitment process.
What's next
Submit your application via our careers' website by 15 November 2026. To make a confidential reasonable adjustment query, please contact Nadya Kartika from the Talent team at [email protected]
Beon, CitiPower Powercor and United Energy recognise Australia's Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples as the First Peoples and Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we work. We pay our respects to Elders past and present and acknowledge their ancient and continuing connection to Country.
We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and supported to succeed. By making sure our workplace is physically and mentally safe, so that our people can be their authentic selves, share their unique perspectives and can thrive.
Pay & benefits
About this role
About Beon Energy Solutions
Company Overview
Beon Energy Solutions, part of the Victoria Power Networks group, legally registered as ENERGY SOLUTIONS PTY LTD
HeadquartersMelbourne, Australia
Founded2016
SizeApproximately 180 employees ranged in recent years (source: linkedin.com)
What They Do
Beon Energy Solutions specializes in engineering, procurement, construction, and maintenance delivery for energy infrastructure projects across utility, commercial, and residential sectors (source: linkedin.com). The company positions itself as a trusted partner for complex and significant projects, emphasizing safe, innovative, and quality energy solutions (source: beon-es.com.au). Their expertise spans utility renewable infrastructure, commercial industrial work, residential solar and battery solutions, solar farms, ground-mount and rooftop solar, as well as substation and terminal-station construction (source: linkedin.com). Beon provides end-to-end project delivery including design, civil and electrical works, commissioning, ongoing operations and maintenance, grid connections, and high-voltage infrastructure (source: chemxplore.com). Leveraging its heritage as part of Victoria Power Networks, Beon holds strong credibility in network-connected work such as substations and electrical balance-of-plant delivery, serving customers across Australia and New Zealand (source: beon-es.com.au).
Projects & Track Record
Beon Energy Solutions has delivered the 93 MW Girgarre Solar Farm in central Victoria for Enel, showcasing its capability in large-scale solar projects (source: pv-magazine-australia.com). In 2024, the company secured the EPC contract for the Quorn Park project in New South Wales, an 80 MW solar farm paired with a 20 MW / 40 MWh battery energy storage system and a 132 kV grid interconnection, located on a 470-hectare site in the Central West and Orana region, with construction slated to begin in the second half of 2024 and operations expected by early 2026 (source: pv-magazine-australia.com). The Ararat Synchronous Condenser project in Victoria is another key undertaking, delivered under a full EPC scope for Australian Energy Operations through Transmission Operations Australia 3, supporting the Victorian Government and AEMO (source: beon-es.com.au). Additionally, Beon has partnered with RWE, Lumea, and Transgrid on Australia’s first eight-hour battery project near Balranald, New South Wales, serving as the delivery partner for balance of plant while Tesla supplies the battery system (source: beon-es.com.au). These projects demonstrate Beon’s strong track record in utility-scale solar, battery storage, and grid-support infrastructure across multiple Australian states and New Zealand (source: beon-es.com.au).
Recent Developments
In August 2024, RWE made the investment decision to build Australia’s first eight-hour battery near Balranald, with Beon named as the delivery partner for balance-of-plant works, marking a significant milestone in long-duration energy storage (source: beon-es.com.au). In July 2024, Beon secured the EPC contract for the Quorn Park solar-plus-storage project in New South Wales, further expanding its portfolio in renewable energy infrastructure (source: pv-magazine-australia.com). The company’s ongoing delivery of the Ararat synchronous condenser project was also highlighted in 2024, reinforcing its role in grid-support infrastructure development (source: beon-es.com.au).
Working There
Beon Energy Solutions offers roles primarily in engineering, construction, project delivery, renewable energy infrastructure, solar installations, substation and terminal-station construction, and operations and maintenance (source: linkedin.com). The company culture emphasizes safety, reliability, technical expertise, and the delivery of complex projects, suggesting a work environment focused on field execution, technical rigor, and effective stakeholder management (source: beon-es.com.au). Its main office is located at 11 Tavistock Lane, Melbourne, with an additional location in Auckland, New Zealand, supporting its operations across both countries (source: linkedin.com).
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