Work with Stride Renewables to unlock opportunities in renewable energy.

Stride is a boutique advisory firm led by energy experts who help clients navigate the regulatory, commercial and technical challenges inherent in the energy market, and capitalise on opportunities.

We are looking for a motivated early-career Data and Insights Specialist to join our dynamic team. As a Data and Insights Specialist, you will play a vital role in delivering excellent outcomes to Stride’s clients, which include many leading renewable energy companies. Our Data and Insights Specialists work closely with senior staff to ensure Stride’s fast-moving projects are well founded, accurate and evidence driven.

Stride’s deep experience in renewable energy stretches across both national and international issues, in areas including policy, planning, network connections, finance, construction, engineering, stakeholder engagement, communications and development.

Our broad knowledge and experience allow us to provide clarity and insight, quickly identifying problems and opportunities, eliminating obstacles, and presenting winning solutions. Our experienced team provides tailored and focused strategic advice to unlock growth in the renewable energy industry.

About the Renewable Energy Data and Insights Specialist

The Data and Insight Specialist is a key part of Stride’s dynamic team, working at the heart of the energy transition, advising a broad range of investors, developers and government agencies. You will work with senior and junior colleagues to research, understand and solve problems for our clients across all our services, taking ownership to ensure Stride’s fast-moving projects are well founded, accurate and evidence driven.

Responsibilities

As a Data and Insight Specialist you will:

• Collect, organise and present insights on a range of data types relating to renewable energy, supporting a range of services for our clients, including:
  • Geographic and temporal analysis of projects (eg generation, transmission, load)
  • Basic electrical analysis and yield assessments
  • Basic commercial analysis including development of basic opex, capex and devx models
  • Analyse expert advice from third parties on project matters such as electrical constraints, biodiversity, cultural heritage and social licence
• Manage and deliver technical due diligence and advisory projects, which involves understanding energy generation, electrical grid infrastructure and connections, operations, and cost implications
• GIS mapping of Australia’s electricity system and our clients’ projects
• Work with staff across Stride to plan, organise and deliver projects for clients, working to meet client expectations within the agreed scope, timelines, deliverables and budgets
• Maximise client success in competitive processes such as energy auctions, grants and development programs, by providing input to compelling, evidence-based submissions
• Translate technical jargon into clear communication that illustrates opportunities and clarifies risks, for input to client briefings, technical reports and workshops
• Support clients to understand government, policy developments and the renewables market by coordinating stakeholder mapping, briefings, updates, introductions and training

About you

• You have at least a year of professional experience in a technical advisory team or similar, combining strong skills in consulting, project delivery, and technical subject matter expertise
• You have a strong quantitative background in subjects such as mathematics, physics, computer science, engineering, etc
• You are proficient in data gathering and analysis, modelling, and visualisation tools (for example Microsoft Suite, GIS, Python)
• You are great at problem solving and love learning new things to tackle the most difficult challenges
• You have great time management skills with proven ability to meet client needs and generate outcomes within allocated resources
• You love collecting and analysing data and communicating complex concepts succinctly to both technical and non-technical colleagues and clients.
• You are an excellent collaborator and enjoy working with others

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or commerce, environmental science, business administration, or other related field (or equivalent experience).

We are interested in fantastic CVs at a range of levels. Knowledge and experience in the renewable energy sector is preferred but not required. If you think you are a good overall match please do get in touch – we look carefully at all applications.

You as part of the Stride team

Stride Renewables is a diverse and supportive team, where high expectations of responsibility are matched by a commitment to developing staff through their careers.

As part of the Stride team, you are committed to:

• Doing work that will reduce carbon emissions, prioritising projects where we can hit goals and get things done
• Collaborating with clients and colleagues with shared values and work ethics
• Building rapport and add value to our clients, working side by side or embedded in their teams
• Delivering at a high tempo while still making time to improve, think and try new things
• Growing technical skills on the foundation of a human-centred approach
• Working hard when the client needs it, while recognising the priority of family and free time

What we offer:

• Competitive salary and conditions
• An opportunity to work with industry leaders on ground-breaking projects
• Fast-track opportunities for career and personal development
• Flexible work and ability to work from home
• A dynamic and fast-paced working environment
• A supportive team committed to diversity and inclusion