Neoen Australia

Neoen Australia is the leading renewable energy developer in Australia and has been contributing to Australia’s energy transition for over a decade. Neoen Australia currently has over 4GW of renewable assets in operation or under construction and has invested more than $7 billion in the Australian market. 

Neoen Australia is uniquely positioned with our capability to develop, construct and operate our renewable energy assets. Neoen Australia is one of the few renewable energy developers to monitor its generating projects through a 24/7 Operations Control Centre (OCC) based in Canberra. Among other things, the OCC gathers data to improve the long-term maintenance of Neoen's generators, hence improving their availability and sustainability. 

We have built trusted partnerships with government, industry, and local communities, and we are widely recognised for our innovation and delivery track record. The company is a signatory to the Clean Energy Council’s Best Practice Charter and currently contributes over $500,000 in annual community benefit-sharing. Neoen Australia is an active member of the communities we operate in, we understand the needs of the various stakeholders and invest time and resources to meet and exceed their expectations. This has resulted in unparalleled community support, which is a key factor in being able to develop and manage projects on time and within budget.  

Neoen Australia has a highly experienced team of renewable energy professionals across offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra, Adelaide, Brisbane and Perth, and we are looking for an experienced Project Origination Lead to lead the identification, evaluation, and securing of land rights for new renewable energy projects, who is committed to the energy transition and our company values.

Your role

Reporting to the Head of Development, your role will comprise the following objectives:

• Strategy: identify high-potential development areas based on resource quality, transmission access, market dynamics, and regulatory environment.
• Negotiate: negotiate and execute option agreements, purchase agreements, and lease arrangements with landowners.
• Collaborate: work effectively with the State Leads and the development team to ensure the origination strategy is aligned the development strategy for each respective state.
• Stakeholder engagement: build and maintain relationships with landowners and local communities.

Key tasks include:  

• Utilize GIS mapping, aerial imagery, and data analytics to identify, screen and evaluate potential project sites;
• Assess technical feasibility including topography, environmental constraints, interconnection opportunities, and development economics;
• Coordinate title searches, surveys, and due diligence activities with legal and technical teams
• Track and report on pipeline metrics, development milestones, and market opportunities;
• Initiate contact with landowners, establish rapport and build strong relationships;
• Review and negotiate all land access agreements;
• Coordinate and liaise with the landowner’s legal advisor and Neoen’s in-house legal team;
• Provide continued support to projects during the development phase as required.

The candidate will need the following skills and experience to succeed in this role: 

• At least five years of experience in the large-scale renewable energy;
• Knowledge of transmission interconnection processes and market fundamentals 
• Understanding of environmental permitting and regulatory approval processes
• Proven track record in identifying and securing new renewable energy projects 
• Strong negotiation and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport and trust with landowners
• Good knowledge of technical software including QGIS.
• Solid analytical skills, strong adaptability, efficiency.
• Solid communication skills: capability to establish technical discussions in different cultural environments, ability to effectively interact with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.             
• Dedication to Neoen’s core values: team spirit, audacity, hard work and integrity.
• Critical thinker with capacity to make decisions based on results.

Founded in 2008, and owned since April 2025 by Brookfield, Neoen is one of the world’s leading independent producers of exclusively renewable energy, with expertise in power generation – solar and onshore wind power – and storage. Neoen plays an active role in accelerating the energy transition of the countries where it operates by delivering clean, competitively-priced local energy. Neoen is a high-growth company: its capacity in operation or under construction has quadrupled over the last six years and now stands at 8.3 GW. We are aiming to deliver an additional 10 GW by 2030. Neoen operates near close to 200 assets across three continents. Its flagships include Western Downs Green Power Hub in Australia, comprised of the largest solar farm in the country (460 MWp) and Western Downs Battery (212 MW / 424 MWh); Collie Battery (219 MW / 877 MWh) one of the world’s most powerful large-scale storage systems; France’s most powerful solar farm (300 MWp) in Cestas; and Finland’s largest wind farm (404 MW) in Mutkalampi. For more information: www.neoen.com