The role will comprise the following objectives:

• Identify and analyse new project opportunities (greenfield and brownfield);
• Secure relevant land agreements;
• Manage the Development Approval process, in coordination with consultants as well as local and state approval bodies, as well as any other necessary approvals (for example, native vegetation, EPBC);
• Coordinate the Connection Application process to the transmission or distribution network;
• Develop and manage Neoen’s relationship with landowners and the wider community;
• Use project management and contract management skills to manage tasks, deadlines and priorities;
• Analyse and minimise project risks;
• Assess, and participate in public and private tenders for the purchase of electricity and other relevant energy services;
• Provide support to the Procurement team in the construction contract negotiation tendering and negotiation phase;
• Provide support to the Finance team in achieving financial close and commencement of construction on greenfield and acquired wind, solar and battery projects;
• Hand over control of projects to Neoen’s construction and operations team upon achievement of financial close.

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

• Tertiary degree within relevant fields (including but not limited to engineering, law, business or political science);
• At least 2 years of experience developing renewable energy projects (solar, wind and storage) ;
• Management and supervision of consultants and legal counsel would be appreciated but not necessary;
• Good understanding of dealing with local councils and relevant state authorities, particularly in planning;
• Demonstrated self-motivation and initiative;
• Dedication to Neoen’s core values: team spirit, audacity, hard work and integrity;
• Strong interpersonal skills and collaboration;
• Fluency in English. Fluency in French will be appreciated.