​Key Responsibilities

Project Development and Coordination

• Lead the development of utility-scale solar and BESS projects across Australia.

• Manage project life cycle from feasibility through to construction handover.

• Coordinate internal teams (engineering, finance, legal, planning, grid, community, environment) and external consultants.

• Monitor and manage project budgets, timelines, risks, and reporting.

• Support IC preparation and internal project approval processes.

Site Origination and Strategic Planning

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to identify and assess new project Origination

• Undertake field-based feasibility assessments, including environmental and planning constraints, grid capacity, and land access.

• Provide clear and timely advice on development risks and mitigation strategies.

• Monitor relevant legislation and policy changes at the local, state, and federal level.

Stakeholder Engagement and Approvals

• Build and maintain positive relationships with landowners, community members, regulators, councils.

• Attend community information sessions and council meetings to represent project interests.

• Lead or support the planning and development approval processes, including environmental referrals and planning applications.

Land Acquisition and Negotiation

• Negotiate land access and tenure agreements with landowners, supported by legal counsel.

• Manage the landowner relationship life cycle, from initial contact to contract execution and handover to construction.

Commercial Analysis

• Support due diligence processes for project acquisitions and IC reviews.

About You

• 3+ years’ experience in renewable energy development, with a focus on large-scale solar and/or BESS.

• Tertiary qualification in engineering, environmental science, urban planning, or a related field preferred.

• Familiarity with National Electricity Market, grid connection processes, and National Electricity Rules.

• Demonstrated experience managing development approvals and stakeholder engagement.

• Understanding of local community dynamics, with the ability to negotiate effectively with landowners, regulators, utilities, and other stakeholders

• Proven ability to work across cross-functional teams and lead project work streams.

• Acting comfortably in cross-cultural teams, collaborating across country boundaries with a sense of diversity and inclusion

Location & Travel

• This position is to be based in Melbourne or Queensland, with regular regional and interstate travel requirements.

• The business is based in Melbourne, Victoria and travel to the office for regular team alignments is expected.