Title:  Director Peabody Commercial Development

About the Job

• Drive strategic growth through non-coal business opportunities in Australia.
• Lead high-impact projects aligned with Peabody’s global development strategy.
• Make a meaningful contribution to sustainability and diversification in mining.

Peabody is a leading global coal producer, providing essential products for the production of affordable, reliable energy and steel. The company offers significant scale, high-quality assets, and diversity in geography and products. Peabody is guided by seven core values: Safety, Customer Focus, Leadership, People, Excellence, Integrity, and Sustainability.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Director – Peabody Development to join our Australian team, based in Brisbane. This pivotal role is responsible for identifying, evaluating, recommending, negotiating, and executing corporate non-coal business opportunities in Australia to support Peabody’s strategic plan.

You will manage all phases of Australian non-coal asset and resource development activities, including transaction analysis, financial modelling, due diligence, negotiations, and coordination with operational teams. Your ability to combine commercial insight with technical and regulatory knowledge will be critical to advancing Peabody’s diversification and sustainability objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage, execute, and advance all phases of Peabody’s Australian non-coal development activities, including transaction analysis, financial modelling, due diligence, negotiations, and execution.
• Maintain current knowledge of markets, competitor activities, and regulatory requirements to inform project evaluations.
• Manage existing non-coal transactions and projects developed by Peabody in Australia.
• Lead advancement of Peabody Development initiatives utilising Australian non-coal assets/resources, including joint ventures and renewable energy projects.
• Develop and maintain knowledge of Australia’s Safeguard Mechanism and collaborate with operations to lead or assist in complementary project development.

About You

• Bachelor degree in Business Administration, Finance, or a related field would be preferred.
• Demonstrated skills in evaluating and negotiating business transactions.
• Ability to understand organisational goals and proactively identify opportunities to meet them.
• Strong analytical skills for financial modelling and opportunity evaluation.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to meet deadlines and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven problem-solving skills to quickly and effectively resolve issues.
• Ability to build positive working relationships across operational and corporate functions.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders.

• Strong strategic influencing g abilities with decisions flowing to VP and executive level in Australia and US and managing down to site project teams.

Experience

• Ideally seven or more years of relevant work experience. Strong development experience in gas or renewables.
• Experience in project development and business development required.
• Experience in gas and or renewable energy would be beneficial.

The Lifestyle

This position is offered on a Monday to Friday basis, working from our Fortitude Valley office with flexible start/finish times and a redistributed working week—giving employees the option to finish at noon on Fridays.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary package with excellent short-term incentive plan.
• Unlock more than 2,000 health and wellness perks with WHEREFIT.
• Contemporary office in Fortitude Valley, complemented by flexible work options.
• Access tax benefits with our novated vehicle leasing program.
• Exclusive discounts on private health insurance.
• Work on meaningful projects that shape the future of mining and energy diversification.

About Peabody

Peabody is a leading coal producer, providing essential products for the production of affordable, reliable energy and steel. We employ approximately 5,500 people across our operations in the United States and Australia, serving customers in 26 countries.

Our commitment to sustainability underpins everything we do and shapes our strategy for the future. We offer an inclusive work environment that engages, recognises, and develops our employees. We strive to create a safe and healthy work culture where all employees are treated with fairness and respect.

Take the first step toward a rewarding career working with us at: Peabody Jobs

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Peabody is an Equal Opportunity Employer.