Project Development Officer

Advance Careers | Powered by Brunel; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy firm seeks a Project Development Officer to drive the delivery of large-scale solar and battery energy storage projects across Australia. This role focuses on managing project programs, budgets, and approvals, while also coordinating technical studies and stakeholder engagement. The ideal candidate will have experience in renewable energy projects, strong communication skills, and a robust project administration background. This full-time position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment towards advancing renewable energy solutions.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting the development of utility-scale renewable energy projects.
• Confidence in managing consultants and approvals.
• Proficiency in project administration and reporting.
• Proactive project administration, documentation, and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Support projects from early development through to development close.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients and consultants.
• Prepare regular internal and client-facing project status reports.
• Engage with clients, consultants, and government bodies to progress approvals.

Skills

Utility-scale solar and/or BESS development experience

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Project administration and document control

Stakeholder management

High proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat

Travel flexibility

Tools

MS Office Suite

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Client Solutions Associate within Renewable Energy

• Work on large-scale renewable energy and storage projects nationwide
• Flexible working arrangements with WFH support
• Exposure across the full development lifecycle
• Collaborative and technically driven project environment

Our client, a well-established renewable energy developer, is seeking a Project Development Officer to support the delivery of utility-scale solar and stand-alone battery energy storage (BESS) projects across Australia.

This role supports the end-to-end development lifecycle, working closely with the Origination Manager to progress projects from early-stage development through to financeable, construction-ready status. You will coordinate consultants, manage approvals, support grid connection activities, and contribute to the organisation’s broader market presence.

The Opportunity

You will play a key role in advancing large-scale renewable energy projects by managing development activities, budgets, programs, and specialist inputs. The position suits someone who thrives in a technically complex, stakeholder-rich environment and enjoys seeing projects progress from concept to delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Project Development

• Support projects from early development through to development close
• Manage project programs, budgets, documentation, and reporting
• Coordinate technical studies including site surveys, bushfire, acoustic, and environmental assessments
• Support development approvals and EPBC Act compliance

Stakeholder & Client Engagement

• Build and maintain relationships with clients, consultants, and delivery partners
• Liaise with State and Federal Government departments to support approvals
• Manage community consultation activities where required
• Ensure clear and consistent communication on project progress

Land & Approvals

• Assist with securing site options, leases, and site-specific permits
• Support landowner and stakeholder engagement activities

Grid Connection

• Support grid connection applications and study packages
• Coordinate with network service providers, regulators, and internal grid teams

Reporting

• Prepare regular internal and client-facing project status reports
• Deliver ad-hoc reporting as required

About You

You will bring experience supporting the development of utility-scale renewable energy projects and be confident managing consultants, approvals, and multidisciplinary workstreams.

Experience

• Utility-scale solar and/or stand-alone BESS development experience
• Consultant and stakeholder management across development phases
• Exposure to grid connection and regulatory approval processes
• Strong project administration, document control, and reporting capability
• Experience managing project programs and budgets
• High proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Willingness to travel on an ad-hoc basis
• Experience working within multidisciplinary project teams

Apply now by sending your resume or call Andrew Grealis from Advance Careers on 0431 243 335 for a confidential discussion.

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Project Management

Industries

• Services for Renewable Energy and Utilities