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Head of Development - Renewable Generation
An international renewable energy platform with a growing presence in Australia is seeking a Head of Development – Renewable Generation to lead its national development portfolio across both generation and storage assets.
The position will suit a strategic yet hands‑on development leader who enjoys steering multidisciplinary teams, shaping project pipelines, and driving complex projects from early‑stage origination through to investment readiness and financial close.
The Role
* Provide strategic direction and leadership across a pipeline of utility‑scale renewable generation and storage projects.
* Lead and mentor a team of Development Managers, promoting collaboration, accountability and a culture of excellence.
* Oversee project prioritisation, risk management, and resource planning to ensure delivery against portfolio objectives.
* Guide projects through land tenure, planning and environmental approvals, and grid‑connection processes.
* Support commercial negotiations, due diligence, and origination of new development opportunities.
* Partner closely with internal technical, commercial and finance teams to progress projects to ready‑to‑build status.
* Represent the business with key stakeholders - including regulators, landowners, community representatives and industry bodies.
About You
* Minimum 10 years' experience in renewable energy project development, ideally across wind, solar and/or BESS .
* Demonstrated track record leading large‑scale projects through feasibility, approvals and commercial negotiation stages.
* Experienced people leader with the ability to mentor high‑performing teams and manage competing priorities.
* Deep understanding of Australian energy market frameworks, land tenure and grid‑connection pathways.
* Commercially astute with strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
* Degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Business or related discipline.
This is an opportunity to play a defining leadership role in one of the market's most active international developers – contributing to Australia's clean energy build‑out and shaping the next generation of large‑scale renewable and storage assets. You'll join a forward‑thinking team with strong financial backing, a clear investment mandate, and an ambitious growth trajectory across multiple states.
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