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
- Robust 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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📌 Head of Development - Renewable Generation (City of Sydney)
🏢 Brunel
📍 City of Sydney