Hybrid Project Developer

at Electra Energy

• Job title: Project Developer
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Perth, Australia

About the role

• Project Developer at Aula Energy managing renewable energy projects in Australia. Oversee project development from identification to construction commencement in a hybrid working environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of project development, including land, environmental, permitting, stakeholder management, resource assessment, initial engineering, and grid connection activities, up to the point of financial close.
• Lead the development and optimisation of project technical design and parameters.
• Oversee activities to achieve development approval and permits, including management of third-party environmental and planning advisers, and collaborating with the engineering and construction team to manage geotechnical design and early works.
• Support the development of project technical documentation and technical schedules for project execution and operations & maintenance.
• Lead project reporting and project management functions, including preparation and management of development schedules, budgets and cost tracking for all development activities.
• Provide expertise on a range of project tendering processes and due diligence on new development projects and pipeline acquisitions.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including local communities, landholders, Councils, and Traditional Owners.

Requirements

• Minimum graduate-level degree (or equivalent) in environmental, engineering, planning, science, or business
• Ideally five to seven years of hands-on experience in the development of onshore utility scale renewable energy projects in Australia, with good understanding of the context and challenges of the sector in Australia
• Demonstrated track record in renewable energy project development, including management of activities to achieve development approval and permits and negotiation of agreements with landowners and Councils.
• Excellent project management skills, with proven ability to develop and manage project governance artefacts, including schedules, budgets, cost control, and reporting.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Collaborative work style – open, honest, and effective team player.
• Commitment to upholding a positive HSE culture
• Takes initiative and accountability.
• Responds to direction and driven to deliver results.
• Problem solver.
• Full working rights in Australia and current driver’s licence.

Benefits

• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Wellbeing and service bonus leave
• Up to 20 weeks paid parental leave
• Paid volunteer leave
• Range of benefits to support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing