Job Description
About the Company
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Our reputable client is focused on developing a portfolio of renewable energy projects delivering benefits to the wider community to help with the growing demand. They have a number of exciting and flagship projects in the pipeline, and given the company's growth plans, an chance has arisen for an experienced Development Manager to join them.
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The Role:
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Some of the duties will include:
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Managing landholder relationships and negotiation of landowner agreements.
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Actively engage with key project stakeholders, including landowners, local authorities and AEMO.
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Working with the local community to ensure development success and excellence in community engagement.
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Prepare permit applications until approval is granted
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Review and negotiate all contracts applicable to the project with a focus on pre-construction including PPA, environmental contracts, grid connection plus all other important elements of the project.
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Confidently liaise with lawyers regarding contract matters and reviews/amendments applicable.
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Manage project development activities to achieve development and grid connection approval until financial close of the project.
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Manage preparation of project development schedules and budgets.
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Manage project meetings with the allocated project team across different business units.
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Acting as the key contact for internal departments including Engineering & Construction, Legal and, Finance.
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The Person:
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3 years plus experience in a Development Manager role with a focus on projects in Australia.
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Experience of high voltage, transmission projects would be highly regarded.
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Have excellent communication skills with the ability to engage with the local community.
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Demonstrated experience in contract negotiation skills, with a thorough understanding of contracts with a high attention to detail across all aspects of a project.
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Experience of leading projects into the construction phase.
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An ability to multi-task and step into other duties of the project as required.
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Tertiary qualified with bachelor's degree qualification in Engineering, Planning, Environment, or other relevant field
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Full working rights in Australia.
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📌 Development Manager - Melbourne, Victoria
🏢 Hunter Philips Executive Search
📍 Victoria