Posted: 01/06/2026
Closing Date: 30/06/2026
Job Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Melbourne
Job Category: Consulting and Strategy,Trades & Services
Mitsui & Co. (Australia) Ltd. (MCA) is the wholly owned Australian subsidiary of Mitsui & Co., one of the world’s most diversified trading, investment, and services enterprises. In Australia, we are the fourth largest exporter of key natural resources and agricultural commodities and manage a diverse portfolio of businesses including iron ore, coal, gas, power generation, transportation, construction, machinery, food and many more.
The Role
We are seeking a Business Development Specialist to lead origination and project development activity from our Melbourne office, with a primary focus on Infrastructure including power generation, decarbonization, and digital infrastructure. (www.mitsui.com/au/en/business/1216607_9180.html) Reporting to the General Manager, Infrastructure & Energy Division, and working closely with the Mitsui Head Office in Tokyo and the regional headquarters in Singapore, you will play a meaningful role in shaping the division's growth.
Day to day, you will:
- Participate in discussions with industry participants, regulators and advisors to identify new opportunities.
- Identify and develop potential business opportunities and pitch to internal stakeholders including the General Manager.
- Develop and maintain relationships with developers, partners, investors and advisors.
- Conduct preliminary commercial assessments including high-level financial analysis and identification of key risks and value drivers.
- Support ongoing project development and transaction processes, including due diligence coordination and preparation of internal approval documents.
- Collaborate with internal teams and other divisions to identify synergies and cross-divisional opportunities.
- Liaise closely with Mitsui Head Office in Tokyo to ensure alignment on strategy, investment priorities, and project evaluation approach.
- Support coordination and communication between local project stakeholders, Head Office, and the regional headquarter in Singapore throughout opportunity sourcing and project development processes.
- Support decarbonisation-related projects including hydrogen, ammonia, ACCUs and biofuels.
- Conduct market research and generate insights on key sectors.
- Translate market analysis into actionable insights for business development.
- Provide structured updates and insights to Head Office and global teams.
The Person
We are looking for someone who brings:
- A tertiary qualification in business, international studies or a related discipline.
- Ability to work effectively in a cross-cultural environment, including collaboration with teams in Japan, Singapore and other global offices.
- Experience in project development role or a similar role within the infrastructure or energy sectors.
- Strong commercial acumen with basic financial modelling capability and experience in commercial assessment.
- Excellent communication skills in English for business discussions, report writing and stakeholder coordination.
- High level of presentation and design skills, with strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
- A proactive, flexible and adaptable approach, with the ability to work autonomously and manage competing priorities.
- High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.
Benefits
Emphasizing our commitment to environmental sustainability and employee development, we foster a community-driven culture that values both professional growth and social engagement.
As part of our Mitsui team, you will enjoy the following benefits:
- Competitive salary with performance incentives
- Annual corporate health & wellbeing program and free group fitness classes
- A supportive and flexible working environment with excellent development opportunities
- Monthly social drinks, team events, Christmas functions, Corporate Triathlon, parents and children engagement activities and more
- Engage in meaningful sustainability and community initiatives, including annual events such as Clean Up Day and National Tree Day. Learn about our sustainability initiatives here - https://www.mitsui.com/au/en/sustainability/index.html
- Access to the Female Leadership Program introduced by the Diversity & Inclusion Committee
- Access to our Employee Referral Program
How to Apply
If this sounds like your next career opportunity, we’d love to hear from you! Please follow the prompts to apply and include your CV along with a brief personalised cover letter highlighting your strengths applicable to this role.
Due to the number of applications, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. We thank you for your understanding.
Kindly note that applications from visa holders or candidates requiring sponsorship cannot be considered.
We support diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity. We encourage people of all cultures, backgrounds, gender, age, sexual orientation, and abilities to apply.
