At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and mentor a team to develop large-scale renewable energy projects across Australia.
- Company: A leading international renewable energy developer with a strong focus on sustainability.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career growth opportunities, and the chance to make a real impact.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team committed to sustainability and best practices.
- Why this job: Shape the future of renewable energy while working on innovative projects that matter.
- Qualifications: 8+ years in renewable energy project development with strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 148500 - 181500 $ per year.
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:
- Leading, mentoring and growing a team of Development Managers and Project Directors
- Driving greenfield origination, land identification and landholder negotiations
- Overseeing development activities including planning approvals, environmental assessments, grid connection strategy and cultural heritage processes
- Managing multi‑state permitting pathways and regulatory compliance
- Prioritising projects using structured risk and opportunity frameworks
- Allocating resources across the portfolio to maximise value creation
- De‑risking projects from early‑stage assessment through to investment‑ready status
- Supporting acquisition due diligence and self‑origination initiatives
- Coordinating cross‑functional workstreams including engineering, commercial, finance and procurement
- Engaging with landowners, communities, regulators and key external stakeholders
- Contributing to broader portfolio strategy and long‑term growth planning
- 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.
- 8+ years’ experience in renewable energy project development
- Demonstrated experience leading projects from origination through land, approvals and financial close
- Strong working knowledge of Australian planning, environmental and grid connection frameworks
- Experience in utility‑scale BESS and/or wind and solar development
- Commercial acumen with experience negotiating land tenure and key project agreements
- Strong financial literacy and understanding of project viability and risk
- Experience leading and developing multidisciplinary teams
- High‑level stakeholder engagement capability across regulators, communities and landowners
- A structured, strategic approach to pipeline management and capital deployment
- A commitment to best‑practice HSE and governance standards
Head of Development employer: Brunel
Brunel is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where Senior Enterprise Account Executives can thrive in the agricultural technology sector. With a competitive salary, uncapped commission structure, and comprehensive benefits, employees enjoy ownership of their work while engaging with key industry stakeholders. The company's commitment to professional growth and its supportive culture make it an ideal place for those looking to make a meaningful impact in AgTech.
