Large-Scale Solar Project Lead

6 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia beBeeDevelopment Full time $120,000 - $160,000
Project Development Director

As a Project Development Director, you will lead the development of utility-scale solar and BESS projects across Australia. You will manage project life cycle from feasibility through to construction handover, coordinate internal teams and external consultants, monitor and manage project timelines, risks, and reporting.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop and lead utility-scale solar and BESS projects in Australia.
  • Manage the entire project life cycle, from feasibility to construction handover.
  • Coordinate with internal teams (engineering, finance, legal, planning, grid, community, environment) and external consultants.
  • Monitor and control project 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 opportunities.
  • Conduct 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.
  • Stay up-to-date on relevant legislation and policy changes at local, state, and federal levels.
Stakeholder Engagement and Approvals
  • Build and maintain positive relationships with landowners, community members, regulators, councils.
  • Represent project interests at community information sessions and council meetings.
  • Lead or support 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 relationship with landowners throughout the project life cycle.
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 required. Proven ability to work across cross-functional teams and lead project work streams. Ability to act comfortably in cross-cultural teams, collaborating across country boundaries with a sense of diversity and inclusion.

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