Senior Development Planner

Equis Development Pte. Ltd.; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

GreenPoint Energy is seeking a skilled planning professional to support site assessments, due diligence, and planning approvals across its renewable energy projects in Australia. The role emphasizes collaboration with local communities and government to advance the country's renewable energy future.

You will bring 3–7 years in town planning or related fields, a relevant degree, and strong knowledge of planning policies, with the ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment and to

Qualifications

• 3–7 years of experience in town planning, development approvals, or environmental planning.
• Degree in Urban/Town Planning, Environmental Science, or related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of state and local planning policies, legislation, codes and guidelines and environmental approval processes.
• Experience liaising and negotiating with Local and State Government bodies and other authorities/agencies.
• Proven ability to engage and build relationships with diverse stakeholders, including members of the public and local communities.

Responsibilities

• Identify planning and environmental approval risks and pathways for projects at all levels of government.
• Organise and attend meetings with Local and State Governments, and other authorities/agencies.
• Communicating effectively and appropriately with a diverse range of stakeholders, including members of the public.
• Collaborate with internal project teams to progress the development of projects.

Skills

Town planning

Environmental planning

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

Leadership

Government liaison

Education

Urban/Town Planning degree

Environmental Science degree

Job description

Purpose and Main Responsibilities

The purpose of the role is to support with site assessments, due diligence and planning approval activities across GreenPoint Energy’s portfolio of early-stage renewable energy (wind, solar and battery) projects across Australia. The role requires a person with passion for working with local communities and Government to build Australia’s renewable energy future.

Job Requirements

Qualifications & Experience

• 3–7 years of experience in town planning, development approvals, or environmental planning, preferably within the renewable energy, , or infrastructure sectors
• Tertiary qualification in Urban/Town Planning, Environmental Science, or a related discipline
• Strong working knowledge of State and Local planning policies, legislation, codes and guidelines and the environmental approval processes across Australian jurisdictions
• Experience liaising and negotiating with Local and State Government bodies and other authorities/agencies
• Proven ability to engage and build relationships with diverse stakeholders, including members of the public and local communities
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and leadership skills

Ability to work autonomously and drive initiatives in a fast-paced environment

Job Responsibilities

Your job responsibilities will be broadly, but not limited to, the below. At all times, you will be required to conduct yourself in a professional manner that reflects the core values of GreenPoint Energy, take initiative and seek out opportunity and responsibility, displaying a strong work ethic and both ability and willingness to execute on a hands-on basis.

• Identifying planning and environmental approval risks and pathways for projects at all levels of government
• Organising and attending meetings with Local and State Governments, and other authorities/agencies
• Communicating effectively and appropriately with a diverse range of stakeholders, including members of the public
• Collaborate with internal project teams to progress the development of projects

Key Accountabilities

Accountable for achieving results and targets including but not limited to the following key performance indicators (KPIs):

• Assist in tracking project milestones and key deliverables
• Manage and engage a range of technical experts to facilitate the development approval process
• Lead in securing planning approvals for a range of Renewable Energy Projects
• Assist in community engagement activities