Job Description
Our client is a leading international renewable energy developer and independent power producer with a significant global footprint across low‐carbon infrastructure.
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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.
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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.
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Scope
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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.
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Key responsibilities include:
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Leading, mentoring and growing a team of Development Managers and Project Directors
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Driving greenfield origination, land identification and landholder negotiations
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Overseeing development activities including planning approvals, environmental assessments, grid connection strategy and cultural heritage processes
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Managing multi‐state permitting pathways and regulatory compliance
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Prioritising projects using structured risk and opportunity frameworks
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Allocating resources across the portfolio to maximise value creation
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De‐risking projects from early‐stage assessment through to investment‐ready status
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Supporting acquisition due diligence and self‐origination initiatives
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Coordinating cross‐functional workstreams including engineering, commercial, finance and procurement
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Engaging with landowners, communities, regulators and key external stakeholders
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Contributing to broader portfolio strategy and long‐term growth planning
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Preparing board‐level reporting and presenting to senior stakeholders and investors
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This role requires both strategic oversight and hands‐on development leadership across complex utility‐scale assets.
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About You
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You are a senior renewable energy development professional with a proven track record delivering large‐scale projects in the Australian market.
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8+ years' experience in renewable energy project development
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Demonstrated experience leading projects from origination through land, approvals and financial close
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Solid working knowledge of Australian planning, environmental and grid connection frameworks
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Experience in utility‐scale BESS and/or wind and solar development
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Commercial acumen with experience negotiating land tenure and key project agreements
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Strong financial literacy and understanding of project viability and risk
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Experience leading and developing multidisciplinary teams
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High‐level stakeholder engagement capability across regulators, communities and landowners
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A structured, strategic approach to pipeline management and capital deployment
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A commitment to best‐practice HSE and governance standards
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📌 Head Of Development - Renewable Generation (New South Wales)
🏢 Brunel
📍 New South Wales