Development Manager

Posted: 13/08/2025
• Closing Date: 12/09/2025
• Job Type: Permanent - Part-Time or Full-Time
• Location: Brisbane
• Job Category: Circular Economy

LMS Energy is Australia's largest emissions reducer and the national leader in biogas-to-energy and solar on landfill. LMS requires the services of a Development Manager – Renewable Gas and Fuels in Brisbane, Queensland. As part of our team, you will collaborate with the Manager – Renewable Gas and Fuels where your role will primarily involve managing commercial negotiations, developing stakeholder relationships, coordinating project feasibility assessments, and leading the business development team.

Why LMS Energy?

Be a part of an inclusive team, where everything we do is inspired by our vision to be the leading bioenergy and methane abatement company, powering the circular economy. Our people are supported by management with an open-door policy, while training and development opportunities means we enjoy an unrivalled level of personal progression and growth. At LMS, we have an average staff tenure of five years. In our Engagement Survey for 2024, 94% of employees either agreed or strongly agreed that they would recommend LMS as a place to work. Why? We truly value our people. Without our people, we would not be the great business we are today

Our commitment to you

• Health and wellbeing options, including the opportunity to work from home, flexible start and finish times, a weekly wellbeing hour and access to our holistic Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Learning and development in supportive team environment with professional, safety and technical training opportunities and growth pathways.
• Community impact with participation in various charitable activities and volunteering opportunities using a "Give Back Day".
• Diversity, equity and inclusion committee and focus groups, ensuring a workplace where every individual feels valued, included and empowered.
• Leave entitlements, including prorated long-service leave, study leave and employer-paid parental leave.
• Rewards and recognition for length of service and cultural and safety excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic business development initiatives and manage complex commercial negotiations for renewable gas and biofuel projects across agriculture, wastewater, and industrial sectors
• Manage and mentor the business development team, providing guidance on project feasibility studies, commercial structuring, and stakeholder engagement
• Develop and execute strategic partnerships with key industry players including gas network operators, energy traders, retailers and government
• Lead development and negotiation of complex commercial agreements including project development agreements, offtake agreements, joint venture structures, and international partnership frameworks
• Oversee project feasibility studies and coordinate cross-functional teams including engineering, finance, legal, and regulatory specialists
• Provide strategic input to policy development and regulatory consultation processes, representing LMS at senior government and industry forums
• Manage project portfolio optimisation and resource allocation across multiple development opportunities
• Lead preparation of investment proposals, board presentations, and strategic planning documents for executive management
• Establish and maintain senior-level relationships with feedstock suppliers, offtake partners, technology providers, and financial institutions

Requirements

• 8+ years' experience in senior business development or commercial management roles within renewable energy, biogas, oil and gas, or related industries
• Proven track record of leading successful project development and commercial negotiations with demonstrated results in securing significant commercial opportunities
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Business, or related field
• Advanced commercial acumen with demonstrated experience in complex financial modelling, project structuring, and investment analysis
• Understanding of regulatory frameworks affecting renewable gas including carbon credit mechanisms, renewable energy certificates, and gas market regulations
• Australian Drivers Licence
• Upholds LMS' company values and culture

Please email applications to employment@lms.com.au, quoting job reference COR-073-120825. Females are encouraged to apply.

We are continuously searching for passionate individuals that value the environment, have a caring outlook, and want to work towards a brighter future. If this sounds like you, please click apply, we'd love to hear from you Check out our website to learn more about what we do https://www.lms.com.au/