Solar Project Development Manager

2 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia beBeeDevelopment Full time $120,000 - $180,000
Job Title

Project Development Specialist

About the Role

We are seeking a Project Development Specialist to join our team. In this role, you will lead the development of utility-scale solar and BESS projects across Australia.

The successful candidate will have 3+ years' experience in renewable energy development, with a focus on large-scale solar and/or BESS. A tertiary qualification in engineering, environmental science, urban planning, or a related field is preferred.

Familiarity with National Electricity Market, grid connection processes, and National Electricity Rules is essential. The ideal candidate will also have demonstrated experience managing development approvals and stakeholder engagement.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic team, based in Melbourne or Queensland, with regular regional and interstate travel requirements.

Key Responsibilities
  • 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 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 opportunities.
  • 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.
Requirements
  • 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.
  • 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.

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