Our client is a globally backed, best-in-class renewable energy developer and independent power producer with a growing Australian platform.
With a long-term investment mandate and a strong international portfolio, the business develops, builds, owns and operates utility-scale renewable energy and battery storage assets across multiple markets. In Australia, the organisation is expanding its development pipeline across large-scale Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), supported by experienced local leadership and international technical capability.
As the business scales its Australian platform, an opportunity has arisen for a Senior Development Manager to play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality BESS assets from origination through to financial close.
Scope
Reporting to the Head of Development, you will take end-to-end responsibility for the development and progression of utility-scale BESS projects.
This is a hands-on senior role requiring commercial, technical and strategic capability across all phases of project development.
Key responsibilities include:
* Leading BESS projects from origination through development and financial close
* Site identification and screening using GIS and structured SWOT analysis
* Driving project de-risking from early-stage assessment to investment-ready status
* Managing land access, landholder negotiations and stakeholder engagement (including councils, regulators and First Nations groups)
* Overseeing development applications, environmental and technical studies, and consultant management
* Coordinating grid connection approvals, including engagement with AEMO and TNSPs
* Supporting Generator Performance Standards (GPS) and power system modelling processes
* Structuring and negotiating key project contracts (land, consultants, OEM, EPC, supply and install)
* Working cross-functionally with commercial, finance, technical and legal teams to prepare projects for FID
* Supporting project financing processes and investment case preparation
* Contributing to acquisition due diligence and strategic M&A initiatives
* Preparing executive-level reporting and steering committee materials
* Implementing structured risk management frameworks across development and execution
This role combines development leadership, technical oversight and commercial execution within a growing and well-capitalised platform.
About You
You are an experienced renewable energy development professional with strong exposure to BESS and/or large-scale renewable infrastructure in Australia.
You will likely bring:
* 5+ years' experience in energy project development, infrastructure, project finance or M&A
* Proven experience progressing renewable or BESS projects through commercial and financial close
* Strong understanding of NEM grid dynamics, connection processes and technical considerations for storage
* Experience negotiating land agreements, consultant contracts, OEM supply and EPC contracts
* Financial modelling capability and strong commercial acumen (advanced Excel proficiency)
* Experience preparing and presenting investment papers to senior stakeholders
* Strong stakeholder engagement skills across regulators, TNSPs, landholders and investors
This opportunity will suit a commercially astute development professional looking to take ownership of high-impact BESS projects within a globally supported platform scaling its Australian portfolio.
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