Title:
Senior Development Manager
Location:
Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane
Application closing date:
2 October 2025
About Us
Potentia Energy (previously Enel Green Power Australia) is a dynamic joint venture entity co-owned by two global energy leaders, Enel Green Power and INPEX, both committed to driving Australia's energy transition and supporting the nation in achieving its net zero target.
With a proven track record and extensive expertise across the project lifecycle, Potentia Energy has established a strong presence in the Australian renewable energy sector. After acquiring a significant number of projects, our current operating portfolio currently comprises over 800MW of solar and wind capacity across Australia, with construction underway on a further approximate 300MW of capacity. This acquisition has doubled their current portfolio and has secured Potentia Energy a strong position in WA. Potentia Energy also has rights secured for a development pipeline of over 8GW across Australia and is committed to an ambitious growth agenda, targeting a significant increase to its installed capacity across wind, solar, storage and hybrid projects.
Guided by our core values – Collaboration, Authenticity, Responsibility and Excellence – we work closely with local communities, our partners and customer to contribute to a cleaner, more sustainable future.
The Role
Reporting to the Head of Business Development, this role will be focused on the development of new greenfield and brownfield projects following acquisition or inclusion in Potentia Energy's development pipeline, with predominant focus on land contracts negotiation and management, through project feasibility analysis (technical and financial) and management of permitting and connection process, supported by Potentia Energy in-house subject matter specialists and external consultants.
This role will be key to advance projects from early stages in preparation for final investment decision or divestment.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage all relevant project development activities to achieve development and grid connection approval up to final investment decisionof the project.
* Manage the preparation of project development schedules and budgets.
* Coordinate and vet all relevant inputs needed for project evaluations.
* Manage project meetings with the allocated project team across different business units and determine action items and responsibilities.
* Acting as internal focal point for the project and proactively engaging with internal departments such as Strategy and Transactions, Operations,, Legal, Finance and Energy Markets.
* Managing external consultants such as permitting specialists or grid connection advisors to achieve the required development milestones in accordance with approved schedule and budget.
* Develop projects within the regulatory and environmental permitting framework considering Federal, State and Local requirements.
* Proactively update and maintain all key project registers (Risk and Decisions Registers, Stakeholder Register and other Potentia Energy internal documentation) and inform senior management as required while proposing mitigation measures and resolve challenges as these arise.
* Develop, present reports and presentations for Senior/Executive Management team including project performance against approved schedule and budget.
* Actively engage and foster relationships with key project stakeholders, including landowners, local authorities and TNSP/DNSPs and AEMO.
* Coordination of inputs from the Project Team in preparation of Final Investment Decision.
Selection Criteria
* Minimum bachelor's degree qualification in Engineering (preferred), Planning or Environmental.
* 5+ years' experience in project development for utility scale renewable energy projects
* In depth understanding of the regulatory framework pertaining to renewable energy projects.
* In depth understanding of project development stages – from early stage to FID
* Solid understanding of the Australian Energy Market
* Understanding of relevant revenue streams for renewable energy
* Negotiation skills and understanding of relevant agreements related to land access and development services
* Excellent skills in MS Office software especially Excel, PowerPoint and MS-Project.
Our Benefits
Every individual is a valued team member at Potentia Energy, and we're committed to supporting, growing, and helping each person achieve their full potential. Keeping up a positive work-life balance is a key to success for every team across our business.
Some of our benefits include:
* Flexible working hours – we provide flexible arrangements that will suit you, including a mixture of time working in our office and from home, compressed work week with half day workday on Fridays. Because you are working from home, we also provide $50 internet reimbursements each month.
* Health and wellbeing initiatives – including $100 wellness rebate each month, annual flu vaccinations and health checks, and a day off for your birthday each year. If you're in the office, we have $35 lunch credits that you can use each week.
* Learning and development opportunities – both on the job and via formal training including technical, role specific and leadership development programs.
* Employee Assistance Program – confidential and independent counselling and advice service for either a personal or work-related problem if you or a member of your immediate family needs help or advice.
Diversity & Inclusion
* Equal opportunity and inclusion are the pillars of our work. Throughout Potentia Energy, and in our head office in Sydney, many different languages, cultures, and stories coexist. Different ages, genders, cultural and ethnic backgrounds and skills complement each other and add value across our business.
* We appreciate and value each person's uniqueness. We encourage diversity of thought and the expression of ideas and opinions. We also make a commitment to foster equality of opportunity as part of creating a rewarding workplace for you. No kind of discrimination will be tolerated. All candidates and colleagues always receive the same treatment, based on their professional skills and abilities.