Lead the development and growth of a significant Australian renewable energy pipeline
Executive-level role taking projects from origination and feasibility through to FID
Shape portfolio strategy, future growth and a high-performing development team
The Opportunity
Our client is a privately backed renewable energy platform entering an exciting phase of growth in the Australian market. This is a senior leadership role combining portfolio strategy, project development, commercial decision-making, team leadership and new opportunity origination. The successful candidate will also contribute to wider business strategy as part of the Executive Leadership Team.
The Role
You will take responsibility for the development portfolio, leading projects across the full lifecycle with the support of the subject matter experts across your team.
You will progress the existing portfolio with as well as securing future growth opportunities through greenfield development, partnerships and acquisitions.
Key Responsibilities
Define where and how the renewable energy portfolio grows
Lead and develop the team responsible for delivering that growth
Take major projects from early development through to FID
Oversee project budgets, programmes, risks and key development decisions
Assess new sites, acquisitions and strategic partnerships
Navigate planning,



grid and regulatory pathways with internal specialists and external stakeholders
Build strong relationships with government, utilities, landowners and investment partners
Strengthen development processes and governance as the platform scales
Provide clear investment recommendations to the executive team and Board
About You
10+ years' experience in Australian renewable energy or large-scale energy infrastructure development
A proven track record taking utility-scale renewable energy projects through development to FID / financial close
Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and bringing together specialists across grid, planning, setting, commercial, engineering and stakeholder engagement
Strong understanding of the planning and approvals process, including how approvals strategy impacts project programme, risk and investment readiness
The ability to identify and manage development risks across multiple workstreams and drive projects towards investment-grade maturity
Robust commercial acumen, with experience contributing to investment decisions, project structuring and development strategy
Experience overseeing large, complex project portfolios and setting clear priorities across competing development activities
A credible, commercially minded leader who can operate effectively in a lean, fast-moving organisation and influence senior internal and external stakeholders

📌 Development Director (New South Wales)
🏢 Vinova
📍 New South Wales