Au - Head of Land Acquisition

3 months ago


Melbourne, Australia Mainstream Renewable Power Full time

**Department**:_Development _

**_Job Location: _**_Melbourne, Sydney _

**_Reporting to: _**_Head of Development, Australia**_Company Overview: _**
- A world free of fossil fuels. If you share our vision, then join us on our mission.- This is your opportunity to make a real difference in averting the climate crisis, in an organisation that is at the forefront of the global transition to renewable energy.- Mainstream Renewable Power is a recognised global leader in renewable energy; and the pride we all get from developing, constructing and operating our projects is one reason why we are officially recognised as a Great Place to Work.- Now we are looking for people who can power our progress to a new level. If you want to make a real difference in the world, working with our extraordinary team across six continents, check out our newly created role.**_Summary of Role: _**
- The Head of Land Acquisition will be responsible for delivering a viable pipeline of renewable energy developments in Australia ready for construction. You will play an active role in the full range of development activities from project inception through to the commencement of construction for renewable energy projects including wind, solar PV and battery storage. Activities will cover devising development strategies, identification of greenfield development opportunities, securing land tenure, managing the initial site feasibility process, community consultation & stakeholder management and overseeing the activities required for the consents process.**_What you will do? _**
- _Drive the greenfield renewables development strategy & build a development pipeline via a sound understanding of current market dynamics, such as influence of Renewable Energy Zones, power system planning and other policies _
- _Identify and develop renewable energy prospects consistent with the company goals and objectives _
- _Develop, maintain and promote the business case for each development project _
- _Manage the activities of the Development Team to ensure that all development activities are in accordance with Mainstream’s Global Development Standard. _
- _Develop plans for taking sites through their feasibility studies, such as onboarding relevant consultants and contractors for environmental surveys, wind monitoring etc, while utilising internal and external resources to deliver quality outcomes in accordance with Mainstream’s Global Development Standards, corporate values and processes _
- _Deliver assigned tasks on time, budget and to agreed quality _
- _Negotiate and secure property and neighbour agreements with landowner(s) to provide appropriate rights to develop, construct and operate renewable energy facilities _
- _Direct and provide support to the Development Manager to secure all third-party consents necessary to build and operate renewable energy facilities _
- _Initiate the early stages of the grid connection process _
- _Maintain effective communication with all external stakeholders and the project team and prepare and present progress reports to senior management _
- _Ensure greenfield project opportunities are developed in accordance with Mainstream’s policies and procedures _
- _E _nsure sites are developed in accordance with Mainstream’s Code of Conduct and compliance standards.**_What we require? _**
- _Degree qualified in a relevant discipline _
- _Significant renewable energy industry experience (10+ years) in Australia _
- _Very good understanding of the development process including site identification, constraints analysis, grid connection and permitting process in Australia _
- _Good knowledge and experience in negotiating and securing land tenure _
- _Good project management skills with experience managing internal and external resources _
- _Strong organization and planning skills _
- _Ability to use Microsoft software packages such as Word, Excel, Outlook is essential _
- _Driver’s license required _
- _Flexibility to travel interstate as required**_What's on offer? _**
- We offer you the opportunity to work in a dynamic and entrepreneurial organisation, in a growing market in a fast paced industry. You will receive a very competitive total benefits package including an excellent base salary and bonus scheme._



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