Job Opportunities in Australia

Product Development Manager

Agency Jacana Energy Contact

Kelley Yeats at Kelley.Yeats@jacanaenergy.com.au

Work Unit Commercial

Job title Products Development Agency information

Manager www.jacanaenergy.com.au

Designation Jacana Energy Level 4 Information for applicants

Job type Full time Applications must include a one-page summary

about you, a detailed resume and copies of tertiary

Duration Ongoing qualifications. For further information for applicants

and example applications see:
Salary $136,974 - $158,672 https://ocpe.nt.gov.au/working-in-the-public-

sector/recruitment-and-selection

Location Darwin Special Measures

Position 42240017 Jacana Energy values diversity in the workplace that

number represents the community. Therefore, under an

approved Special Measures Plan, eligible Aboriginal

RTF 308219 and Torres Strait Islander (Aboriginal) applicants will

be granted priority consideration for selection. For

Closing 07/11/2024 more information on Special Measures, go to the

OCPE website.

Information about selected applicant’s merit

If you accept this position, a summary of your merit

(including work history, qualifications, experience,

skills, etc.) will be provided to other applicants to

enable transparency and understanding of the

decision. For further information see:
https://ocpe.nt.gov.au/working-in-the-public-

sector/recruitment-and-selection

Apply online link.

https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/Job Details?rtf Id=3082

19

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Product Development Manager reports to the Head of Products, organising and executing

activities across the business, stakeholders, and customers to develop and deliver new products and

services that align with the energy retail growth strategy into the Northern Territory market. In

addition, they hold specific accountability for operation and governance of the Product

Development Framework as well as end-to-end products and services delivery execution including

market analysis, go-to-market planning, and operational readiness.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

What you will be doing:
1. Manage the product development framework Stage Gate reviews, approvals, and governance.

2. Collaboratively manage product delivery across the business to ensure on time and budget launch of

pipeline products and services according to the Product Development Framework.

3. Effectively lead and manage direct reports and consultants that contribute to the delivery of new

products and services.

4. Review, monitor and report on key product performance indicators and identify opportunities for

development and optimisation.

5. Lead and support innovation and agile ways of working across the broader organisation.

6. Support and engage with business representatives who provide product ideas or subject matter

expertise throughout the product development processes.

7. Remain abreast of industry trends, new product offerings and competitive developments in the

electricity industry across NT, Australian and other relevant markets to assess their capability for the

NT, Jacana Energy, and our customers.

8. Comply with the NTPS and Jacana Energy Code of Conduct, NTPS and Jacana Energy policies and

procedures as well as other relevant regulatory guidelines and legislation.

SELECTION CRITERIA

The ideal candidate must have:
1. Understanding of product development and innovation with practical experience in designing and

delivering product initiatives, and particularly in an energy retail environment.

2. Experience in reviewing or preparing business cases, financial models, and commercial structures and

agreements.

3. Demonstrate a pragmatic approach to organisation, planning, implementation, and analytical skills.

4. Experience supporting multi-disciplinary groups and facilitating their effective collaboration through

development, planning and change management activities.

5. Persuasive presentation and negotiation skills and the ability to effectively communicate with a broad

range of internal and external stakeholders including customers.

6. Proactive customer focus dedicated to fostering positive customer and business outcomes.

Experience identifying customer needs, business system and process improvements.

7. High energy, can-do attitude with a strong sense of ownership, curiosity, creativity, and desire to

succeed.

8. A commitment to demonstrating Jacana Energy’s values of Diversity, Innovation, Honesty, Teamwork

and Wellbeing.

You may also have:
1. Tertiary qualifications in marketing, product and innovation, customer experience or business

strategy.

2. Knowledge of the Northern Territory electricity market, national electricity market and Australian

clean energy landscapes.

3. Studies and qualifications in design thinking, human centred design, Scrum product owner

methodologies will be well regarded.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Our core competency guide is the foundation tool in building and developing individual employee growth,

and outlines the behavioural skills and performance expected of employees and are underpinned by the

Jacana Energy values.

Builds Effective Teams Building strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills and

perspectives to achieve common goals

Business Insight Applying knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance

the organisations goals.

Courage Stepping up to address difficult issues, saying what needs to be

said.

Drives Results Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.

Financial Acumen Interpreting and applying understanding of key financial

indicators to make better business

HOW TO APPLY

If you meet the above selection criteria and have the required capabilities, apply for this vacancy

online at https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/Job Details?rtf Id=308219

FURTHER INFORMATION

The recommended applicant may be required to undergo a criminal history check prior

to selection being confirmed. A criminal history will not exclude an applicant from this position

unless it is a relevant criminal history. When choosing to apply for this position,

the applicant should consider the full requirements of the position in aligning their work

experience and capabilities to this role.

Jacana Energy offers a range of employee incentives. Head over to our careers

page for more.