About Someva
Someva Renewables is an Australian-owned renewable energy developer, and one of the fastest-growing in the country. We originate and develop wind, solar and battery storage projects, working closely with landowners, communities and partners to bring them from concept through approval and into construction. Our portfolio spans Current South Wales, Queensland and Tasmania, including Pottinger Energy Park, a 1.2 GW wind and storage project in south-west NSW developed with AGL, and Sunny Corner, a 500 MW wind farm near Lithgow.
Role Snapshot
- Position: Development Manager
- Project: Sunny Corner Wind Farm
- Location: Sydney CBD
- Employment type: Full-time
- Start date: Immediate (November / December 2026)
- Level: Intermediate to Senior (5+ years experience)
About the Role The Development Manager will help progress Sunny Corner through mid-stage development, working alongside the Senior Development Manager to move the project from site investigation towards planning approval and grid connection.
Key Responsibilities
Project Development
- Support delivery of Sunny Corner through early to mid-stage development.
- Manage project schedules, budgets and risk registers.
- Prepare reports, board papers and decision briefings.
Landowner and Community Engagement
- Build and maintain relationships with host and neighbouring landowners.
- Coordinate land agreements and payments.
- Support community consultation and stakeholder communications.
Approvals and Environment
- Coordinate environmental, heritage,
noise, visual and traffic studies.
- Support EIS and planning submissions.
- Track approval conditions and regulatory requirements.
Technical and Grid
- Support resource monitoring and energy yield assessments.
- Assist with grid connection applications and engagement with network service providers and AEMO.
- Liaise with technical consultants on layout optimisation and design.
Commercial
- Manage consultant procurement, scopes of work and invoicing.
- Contribute to project financial models and viability assessments.
Skills and Experience
Essential
- 5+ years experience in renewable energy project development.
- Development experience on NSW wind, BESS or solar projects.
- Working knowledge of NSW planning and approvals processes.
- Experience engaging with landowners, communities and consultants.
- Strong written communication skills.
- Relevant tertiary qualification.
- Current drivers licence and willingness to travel.
Desirable
- Experience with grid connection processes in the NEM.
- Familiarity with wind resource monitoring and energy yield assessments.
- Understanding of project financial modelling.
- Experience with GIS or layout design tools.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary dependent on experience.
- Hands-on involvement in a NSW renewable energy project.
- Real ownership and influence within a growing Australian-owned developer.
How to Apply
Please send your CV and cover letter to
[email protected]
📌 Development Manager (Sydney)
🏢 Someva Renewables
📍 Sydney