Global Head of Site Acquisition
Core
Identify and acquire land to expand NEXTDC's data centre portfolio and MW capacity across Australia and internationally.
Role type
Senior individual contributor, strategic site acquisition lead
Builds
Data centre sites and power capacity
Domain
Data centre infrastructure, real estate, utility infrastructure
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
land and property acquisition, commercial term negotiation, complex multi-party transaction management, high-voltage power systems knowledge, utility connection expertise, property law, development planning, zoning frameworks, international jurisdiction navigation
Preferred skills
data centre design standards knowledge (Uptime Institute, TIA-942, NABERS, BCA), strategic town planning alignment
Technologies
Uptime Institute, TIA-942, NABERS, BCA
Responsibilities
Maintain deep expertise in real estate markets linked to site suitability and utility connections; drive site acquisition recommendations to approval; operate autonomously at senior planning and commercial levels; ensure grid power viability by teaming with Energy and Water SMEs; execute and evolve the site selection framework; negotiate with government departments, councils, utility operators, and stakeholders to enable land acquisition outcomes.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
