Assistant Development Manager - Renewables

Enemix; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Enemix in Sydney is seeking an experienced Assistant Development Manager to support the development of utility-scale renewable energy projects across Australia. The role covers the full life-cycle of onshore wind, solar, and battery energy storage systems, from early feasibility through to financial close and handover to delivery teams.

You will coordinate planning approvals, environmental assessments, stakeholder engagement, and commercial negotiations while building strong relationships with

Qualifications

• 2–4+ years in renewable energy, infrastructure, or major project development.
• Strong understanding of planning and environmental approvals.
• Experience with landowners, stakeholders, and regulatory authorities.

Responsibilities

• Support development of utility-scale renewable energy projects across wind, solar, and BESS.
• Assist site selection, land acquisition, planning approvals, and environmental assessments.
• Coordinate technical studies, grid connections, and consultant workstreams.
• Build relationships with landowners, councils, agencies, and communities.
• Support project budgets, schedules, risks, and development milestones.
• Assist in commercial negotiations, acquisitions, and investment approvals.
• Help drive projects to financial close and handover.

Skills

Renewable energy

Project development

Stakeholder engagement

Negotiation

Budgeting

Scheduling

Regulatory approvals

Land acquisition

Education

Engineering degree

Environmental science

Planning/commerce

Job description

Assistant Development Manager – Utility Scale Renewable Energy

Location: Sydney, NSW

Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Role;

We are seeking an experienced Assistant Development Manager to support the development of utility-scale renewable energy projects across Australia. The role will focus on the full life-cycle of development including Onshore Wind, Solar, & Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects from early-stage feasibility through to FID/construction readiness.

Key Responsibilities;

• Support the development of utility-scale renewable energy projects across wind, solar, and BESS technologies.
• Support project development activities including site selection, land acquisition, planning approvals, environmental assessments, and stakeholder engagement.
• Coordinate technical studies, grid connection activities, and consultant workstreams.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with landowners, councils, government agencies, network providers, and local communities.
• Support project budgets, schedules, risks, and development milestones.
• Support commercial negotiations, project acquisitions, and investment approvals.
• Support driving projects through to financial close and handover to delivery teams.

About You;

• 2-4+ years' experience in renewable energy, infrastructure, or major project development.
• Strong understanding of planning, environmental approvals, and project development processes.
• Experience working with landowners, stakeholders, and regulatory authorities.
• Strong commercial, negotiation, and project management skills.
• Relevant tertiary qualification in Engineering, Environmental Science, Planning, Property, Commerce, or a related field.