Job Description
Project Development Officer – Renewable Energy
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ACEnergy
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VIC
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ACEnergy is a Melbourne-based renewable energy developer specialising in utility-scale solar and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). As we continue to grow our national footprint — particularly across Victoria — we work closely with landowners, investors, and local communities to deliver renewable energy projects that are locally supported, economically sound, and environmentally responsible.
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We're now seeking a passionate and capable Project Development Officer to join our expanding Development Team. This is a full time role offering the opportunity to work on nationally significant renewable energy projects from early concept through to construction-ready delivery.
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About the Role
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As a key member of the ACEnergy Development Team, this is a business development-focused role at the heart of our project origination efforts - you'll be the face of ACEnergy to landowners across our national portfolio of renewable energy projects, building the relationships that make recent projects possible from the ground up.
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Reporting to the Origination Manager, your day-to-day will center on engaging directly with landowners - identifying and approaching prospective sites, building trust, negotiating land agreements, and maintaining those relationships through the life of a project. Alongside this, you'll help progress projects from early-stage development through to financial close, coordinating specialist consultants, managing budgets and timelines, and supporting approvals to deliver financeable, construction-ready projects.
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You'll play an important role in strengthening ACEnergy's presence in the Australian renewable energy market - this role is as much about relationship-building and business development as it is about project execution.
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Location:
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This role can be based in Victoria (remote) as we grow our Victorian presence, or Camberwell, VIC.
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Key Responsibilities
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Lead landowner engagement - proactively identifying and approaching landowners, building rapport, and negotiating site agreements as a core, ongoing part of the role
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Support business development initiatives by enhancing ACEnergy's profile within the National Electricity Market (NEM)
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Assist in early-stage development of utility-scale solar and BESS projects, from concept to construction-ready status
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Assist the Origination Manager in executing development strategies across a national project portfolio
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Support planning and project approvals by engaging with State and Federal Government agencies
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Coordinate and manage specialist consultants (environmental, planning, engineering, grid, etc.) to achieve project milestones
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Support preparation and submission of planning and development applications in line with regulatory requirements
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Assist with grid connection processes, including grid studies and coordination with network service providers




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Track and manage project budgets, schedules, and deliverables to ensure efficient project progression
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Maintain strong, ongoing relationships with landowners, alongside government bodies, councils, and local communities
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Ensure all development activities align with internal governance, legal obligations, and industry standards
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What You'll Bring
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Background in renewable energy, project development, or a related field
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Experience in the development of utility-scale solar and/or BESS projects (highly regarded)
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Strong understanding of development and approval processes from pre-enquiry through to final offer
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Excellent communication and influencing skills to support negotiations and stakeholder engagement
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Solid project coordination and time-management capabilities
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Experience preparing project briefs, assessing consultant submissions, and coordinating multidisciplinary teams
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Passion for stakeholder engagement and community outcomes
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Highly proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat
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Victorian-based (or planning to be), or Melbourne-based in Camberwell
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Why Join ACEnergy?
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Be part of a quick-growing, future-focused renewable energy company
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Work on national-scale solar and battery projects that make a real impact
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Supportive, collaborative, and agile team environment
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Permanent, full-time role with genuine opportunities for growth as the business expands
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Play a meaningful role in shaping Australia's clean energy future
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📌 Project Development Officer (Victoria)
🏢 ACEnergy
📍 Victoria