Project Principal / Senior Analyst - Energy Transition

Company description:

• Play a key role in shaping and implementing WesCEF's energy transition strategy and future growth opportunities.
• Influence significant investment decisions through strategy development, commercial analysis, financial modelling and stakeholder engagement.
• Enjoy long-term career development, including competitive remuneration, and access to diverse opportunities across the Wesfarmers Group.
• Permanent, full time role based in Perth CBD in our new, state of the art 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

Job description:

About the role

We're seeking a commercial professional to join our WesCEF Energy Transition team. Depending on your experience, capability and track record, you will be considered for appointment as either a Project Principal or Senior Analyst.

Working closely with senior business leaders, technical specialists and external stakeholders, you will provide strategy development, advanced commercial evaluation and decision support for climate-related growth and abatement opportunities at WesCEF.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Own and deliver complex commercial workstreams for climate growth and abatement opportunities.
• Develop commercial recommendations supported by analysis, evidence and sound judgement.
• Negotiate and work with external stakeholders to progress projects to achieve strong commercial outcomes.
• Monitor emerging climate, carbon and energy market developments and translate them into practical business implications, working with senior business leaders to develop strategies to respond.
• Develop and review sophisticated financial models, including DCF models, scenario analysis and sensitivity testing.
• Evaluate growth, decarbonisation and emissions abatement opportunities.
• Identify value drivers, risks, trade-offs and investment considerations to support decision-making.
• Prepare compelling business cases, executive papers, Board materials and presentations.
• Work with commercial, technical, operational, legal, accounting and tax stakeholders to progress opportunities and projects.
• Coach and mentor junior analysts while contributing to a high-performing team culture.

For candidates appointed at the Project Principal level, the role will also include initiating and leading multiple complex projects, negotiating and reviewing contracts and developing decision-ready materials for the Board and Executive Leadership Team.

About You

You enjoy solving complex problems; have a strong record of working with ambiguity, influencing strategic outcomes through data-driven insights and leading projects; and you have excellent financial modelling capabilities.

To be successful, you will bring:

• Tertiary qualifications in Commerce, Finance, Science, Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience in leading and delivering multidisciplinary projects or complex workstreams, ideally within energy, resources, infrastructure, climate or industrial sectors.
• Experience in developing sound commercial strategies to respond to change.
• Strong commercial analysis and financial modelling experience.
• Ability to form well-supported commercial views using evidence, industry understanding and judgement under uncertainty.
• Strong understanding of valuation, cost drivers, revenue streams, project economics and investment decision-making.
• The ability to distil complex information into clear commercial recommendations for senior stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Advanced Excel, PowerPoint and Word skills.

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 close: 5pm AWST Sunday 30th August 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.    

Applications should include a cover letter and resume.

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.