Graduate Project Developer - Wind Energy (Grad Program)

Goldwind; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Goldwind Australia invites ambitious graduates to join its two-year Graduate Program in Wind Energy, supporting development of wind farms, BESS, and renewable projects from early site identification through to construction readiness.

Participants gain hands-on experience, mentorship from senior developers, and exposure to environmental, planning, technical, commercial and community considerations to establish a long-term career in renewable energy project development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or master-level degree in a STEM or related discipline with a passion for renewable energy.
• Interest in renewable energy project development and infrastructure.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities and ability to work across multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of wind energy projects from early site identification through to construction readiness.
• Assist with planning approvals, stakeholder engagement and project development activities.
• Collaborate with landowners, consultants, government agencies, community stakeholders, engineers and project teams.

Skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Proactive learning

Education

Renewable Energy Engineering

Environmental Engineering

Civil Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Environmental Science

Planning

Geography

Property

Sustainability

Job description

Graduate Project Developer - Wind Energy (Grad Program)

Join Goldwind Australia's two-year Graduate Program and play a key role in developing the renewable energy projects that will power Australia's future.

Applications are open for Goldwind Australia's 2026 Graduate Program - Calling all 2026 graduates!

As part of our Development Team, you will gain hands‑on experience supporting the development of utility‑scale wind farms, battery energy storage systems (BESS), and renewable energy projects from early‑stage site identification through to construction readiness.

As part of our development team, you will:

Participate in a structured 24-month graduate development program.

Learn from experienced Project Developers and renewable energy professionals.

Gain exposure to the full renewable energy project development lifecycle.

Assist with site identification, feasibility assessments, planning approvals, stakeholder engagement, and project development activities.

Work closely with landowners, consultants, government agencies, community stakeholders, engineers, and project teams.

Develop an understanding of environmental, planning, technical, commercial, and community considerations involved in renewable energy development.

Build the foundations for a long‑term career in renewable energy project development.

Your Background

We are seeking motivated graduates who are passionate about renewable energy and helping develop the projects that support Australia's energy transition.

You will ideally have:

A degree in Renewable Energy Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Science, Planning, Geography, Property, Sustainability, or a related discipline.

A strong interest in renewable energy project development and infrastructure.

Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.

The ability to build relationships and work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams.

A proactive attitude and willingness to learn in a dynamic project environment.

Previous exposure to renewable energy, planning, environmental studies, infrastructure projects, property, or stakeholder engagement through university studies, internships, or work experience will be highly regarded but is not essential.