GlobalHeadofSiteAcquisition

At NEXTDC we are building the heart of Australia’s high-tech future. We design, build and operate world class, next generation data centres, using cutting edge, environmentally efficient infrastructure to service the broad requirements of local and international companies. As an Australian head officed, ASX100 listed company we currently operate 17 data centres across Australian 7 cities, with future national and international expansion planned. At NEXTDC, we know that our success depends on the talents of our people, and we foster a culture of continued learning and development. Our culture is built on collaboration and innovation, we are passionate about what we do, and we are committed to our mission to be the leading customer-centric data centre services company. Where Cloud lives and AI thrives As our Head of Site Acquisitions, you’ll be responsible for identifying and acquiring land to expand NEXTDC’s Data Centre portfolio and MW capacity across Australia and internationally. You’ll work with our Engineering and Development teams to define site requirements for potential data centre locations and evaluate and screen candidate sites, in line with our customer’s expected needs recommending and guiding suitable sites into and through formal due diligence. The role is high visibility and coordinates with the NEXTDC executive, being key to the execution of our strategic plan. Your key responsibilities include: * Maintaining deep expertise in real estate markets, linked to site suitability, high-voltage power and large-scale utility connection, and ultimately land parcel negotiation * Driving the site acquisition recommendation process through to approved acquisition * Operating somewhat autonomously as a senior individual contributor — working at the highest planning and commercial level, without direct team management responsibilities * Ensuring that grid power viability for each prospective site is well understood, teaming with Energy and Water SMEs to ensure uti