Role : Senior Development Manager - Renewable Energy

Melbourne, VIC An exciting prospect 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.
- Demonstrated experience developing large-scale renewable energy, infrastructure or major projects.
- 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 cooperative approach and the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams.

Desirable
- Utility-scale wind, solar and/or battery energy storage projects.
- Experience with EPBC, Planning and Setting 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.

📌 Senior Development Manager (Melbourne)
🏢 Brunel
📍 Melbourne