Melbourne, VIC
An exciting opportunity exists to join a well-capitalised renewable energy platform with a growing Australian footprint and a mandate to develop, construct and operate utility-scale energy infrastructure.
With an expanding pipeline of wind, solar and battery storage projects, the business is seeking a Senior Development Manager to lead the environmental approvals, permitting and broader development process across a portfolio of projects from early-stage origination through to construction readiness.
This role offers the opportunity to work within a highly experienced team and play a key role in delivering projects that will contribute to Australia's energy transition.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the development and execution of environmental approvals and permitting strategies across utility-scale renewable energy projects.
* Manage planning and environmental assessment processes, including state and federal approvals pathways.
* Coordinate technical workstreams including ecology, heritage, noise, visual impact, hydrology, traffic, bushfire and other specialist studies.
* Oversee the preparation and submission of planning applications, environmental impact assessments and supporting documentation.
* Manage external consultants and technical advisors to ensure high-quality, commercially focused project outcomes.
* Build and maintain productive relationships with government agencies, regulators, local councils, landholders and key community stakeholders.
* Work closely with engineering, grid, commercial and delivery teams to integrate development activities and manage project risks.
* Support land acquisition, stakeholder engagement and commercial negotiations where required.
* Identify development risks and opportunities, implementing mitigation strategies to maintain project schedules.
* Contribute to investment decisions by providing development, planning and permitting insights to internal stakeholders.
* Support projects through financial close and into construction, ensuring compliance with development approvals and permit conditions.
About You
* Degree qualified in Environmental Science, Environmental Planning, Engineering, Geography, Property, Town Planning or a related discipline.
* Strong understanding of environmental approvals and planning frameworks, ideally within Victoria and broader Australian jurisdictions.
* Experience managing complex technical and environmental consultant workstreams.
* Proven ability to navigate regulatory and stakeholder environments while balancing commercial objectives.
* Excellent project management and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
* Strong communication and relationship-building skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
* A collaborative approach and the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
* Utility-scale wind, solar and/or battery energy storage projects.
* Experience with EPBC, Planning and Environment Act and other relevant state and federal approvals processes.
* Community and stakeholder engagement across regional development projects.
* Exposure to projects progressing through to financial close and construction.
What's on Offer
* Opportunity to join a growing renewable energy platform during a significant phase of expansion.
* Exposure to a diverse pipeline of utility-scale renewable energy and energy storage projects.
* Collaborative, entrepreneurial team environment with direct exposure to senior leadership.
* Genuine opportunity to influence project outcomes and shape the future growth of the business.
* Competitive remuneration package and long-term career development opportunities.
* Melbourne-based role with flexible working arrangements and project-related travel as required.
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