Our client is a leading international renewable energy developer and independent power producer with a significant global footprint across low‑carbon infrastructure.
With a strong balance sheet and long‑term investment horizon, the organisation develops, owns and operates utility‑scale renewable generation and energy storage assets across multiple geographies. In Australia, the business is building a substantial pipeline across wind, solar PV and battery energy storage systems (BESS), supported by experienced local leadership and international backing.
The company is entering a critical phase of growth and is seeking an experienced development leader to shape, scale and deliver a high‑quality pipeline of projects nationally.
Scope
Reporting to the Executive Team; you will lead the Australian development function across renewable energy and BESS projects. This is a strategic leadership role with full accountability for pipeline progression from origination through to financial close.
Key responsibilities include:
* Leading, mentoring and growing a team of Development Managers and Project Directors
* Driving greenfield origination, land identification and landholder negotiations
* Overseeing development activities including planning approvals, environmental assessments, grid connection strategy and cultural heritage processes
* Managing multi‑state permitting pathways and regulatory compliance
* Prioritising projects using structured risk and opportunity frameworks
* Allocating resources across the portfolio to maximise value creation
* De‑risking projects from early‑stage assessment through to investment‑ready status
* Supporting acquisition due diligence and self‑origination initiatives
* Coordinating cross‑functional workstreams including engineering, commercial, finance and procurement
* Engaging with landowners, communities, regulators and key external stakeholders
* Contributing to broader portfolio strategy and long‑term growth planning
* Preparing board‑level reporting and presenting to senior stakeholders and investors
This role requires both strategic oversight and hands‑on development leadership across complex utility‑scale assets.
About You
You are a senior renewable energy development professional with a proven track record delivering large‑scale projects in the Australian market.
* 8+ years’ experience in renewable energy project development
* Demonstrated experience leading projects from origination through land, approvals and financial close
* Strong working knowledge of Australian planning, environmental and grid connection frameworks
* Experience in utility‑scale BESS and/or wind and solar development
* Commercial acumen with experience negotiating land tenure and key project agreements
* Strong financial literacy and understanding of project viability and risk
* Experience leading and developing multidisciplinary teams
* High‑level stakeholder engagement capability across regulators, communities and landowners
* A structured, strategic approach to pipeline management and capital deployment
* A commitment to best‑practice HSE and governance standards
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