Senior Project Development Leader - NSW Wind Farm
We are partnering with awell-capitalised renewable energy developerto appoint aSenior Development Managerto lead a major late-stage wind project in NSW.
This is a genuineproject leadership opportunity, bringing together planning, approvals, grid, engineering, construction, commercial, finance and stakeholder workstreams to progress the project towards Financial Close.
Role Overview
You will:
Take overall ownership of the project development strategy and programme
Lead a planning modification to align the existing approval with the project ultimately being constructed, including turbine selection, access tracks and laydown areas
Coordinate planning consultants, technical inputs and stakeholder consultation through to lodgement
Progress the relevant EPBC variation/application alongside the planning modification
Maintain strong relationships with landowners, neighbours, community stakeholders and government agencies
Work closely with Construction and Engineering teams progressing design, balance of plant and turbine contracting
Maintain momentum across the grid connection process and broader project programme
Coordinate specialist internal teams and external consultants across multiple workstreams
Progress the project through due diligence, commercial structuring, financing and ultimately Financial Close
Lead and develop a small dedicated team of developers
Lead project budgeting, programme management, risk and reporting
What We're Looking For
Strong experience developingutility-scale wind projects in NSW
Proven experience taking a wind project throughNSW Development Approval (DA)




Established understanding of, and relationships across, the NSW planning and approvals environment
Demonstrated ability to lead a major project through multiple development workstreams
Strong stakeholder engagement skills across government, landowners, communities, consultants and internal stakeholders
Experience working closely with construction and engineering teams to balance technical, planning, approvals and programme requirements
Strong commercial understanding and the ability to manage project budgets, risks and competing priorities
Proven leadership experience, with the ability to coordinate specialist teams and maintain momentum across complex projects
Qualifications
Relevant tertiary qualification in engineering, planning, environmental science, project management or related discipline
Demonstrated experience in NSW wind project development
Current Australian driver's licence
Full Australian working rights
Why This Opportunity
Lead amajor late-stage NSW wind projectwith a clear pathway towards construction
Significant ownership across planning, approvals, grid, commercial and project delivery
Dedicated development team and solid internal technical and engineering support
Work within a well-capitalised renewable energy platform
Opportunity to take a high-profile project through to Financial Close
Senior leadership position with genuine influence over project strategy and outcomes
Additional information
Lead a major late-stage NSW wind project through planning, approvals and FID
Hybrid working environment with a supportive culture
Competitive salary package aligned with experience and impact
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📌 Senior Project Development Leader - Nsw Wind Farm (New South Wales)
🏢 Phillip Riley
📍 New South Wales