Head of Development - Renewable Energy
About the Company
Our client is a leading international renewable energy developer and independent power producer with a significant global footprint across low-carbon infrastructure.
With a strong balance sheet and long-term investment horizon, the organisation develops, owns and operates utility-scale renewable generation and energy storage assets across multiple geographies. In Australia, the business is building a substantial pipeline across wind, solar PV and battery energy storage systems (BESS), supported by experienced local leadership and international backing.
The company is entering a critical phase of growth and is seeking an experienced development leader to shape, scale and deliver a high-quality pipeline of projects nationally.
Scope
Reporting to the Executive Team; you will lead the Australian development function across renewable energy and BESS projects. This is a strategic leadership role with full accountability for pipeline progression from origination through to financial close.
Key responsibilities include:
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Leading, mentoring and growing a team of Development Managers and Project Directors
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Driving greenfield origination, land identification and landholder negotiations
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Overseeing development activities including planning approvals, environmental assessments, grid connection strategy and cultural heritage processes
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Managing multi-state permitting pathways and regulatory compliance
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Prioritising projects using structured risk and opportunity frameworks
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Allocating resources across the portfolio to maximise value creation
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De-risking projects from early-stage assessment through to investment-ready status
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Supporting acquisition due diligence and self-origination initiatives
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Coordinating cross-functional workstreams including engineering, commercial, finance and procurement
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Engaging with landowners, communities, regulators and key external stakeholders
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Contributing to broader portfolio strategy and long-term growth planning
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Preparing board-level reporting and presenting to senior stakeholders and investors
This role requires both strategic oversight and hands-on development leadership across complex utility-scale assets.
About You
You are a senior renewable energy development professional with a proven track record delivering large-scale projects in the Australian market.
You will likely bring:
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8+ years' experience in renewable energy project development
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Demonstrated experience leading projects from origination through land, approvals and financial close
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Strong working knowledge of Australian planning, environmental and grid connection frameworks
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Experience in utility-scale BESS and/or wind and solar development
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Commercial acumen with experience negotiating land tenure and key project agreements
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Strong financial literacy and understanding of project viability and risk
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Experience leading and developing multidisciplinary teams
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High-level stakeholder engagement capability across regulators, communities and landowners
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A structured, strategic approach to pipeline management and capital deployment
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A commitment to best-practice HSE and governance standards
If this sounds like a role for you please reach out to George at g.lynch@brunel.net