Senior Wind Project Development Lead - Hybrid

Phillip Riley; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Phillip Riley is working with a global renewable energy developer to appoint a Senior Project Development Manager for its Australian team, based in Sydney or Melbourne with hybrid working and regular travel to project sites.

You will lead a significant wind farm project from development approval through grid connection and toward final investment decision, while managing budgets, stakeholders and timelines to ensure investment readiness.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of development experience in wind projects (Australian focus).
• Experience securing a DA would be highly regarded; grid connection experience is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead the project through the DA assessment, coordinating consultants and studies.
• Manage relationships with landowners, communities, councils and government agencies.
• Drive grid connection activities with internal specialists, network service providers and AEMO.
• Manage budgets, schedules and risks to maintain a clear pathway to investment readiness.
• Collaborate with commercial, technical and finance teams to progress to FID.
• Mentor and support junior colleagues within the development team.

Skills

Project development

DA approvals

Stakeholder management

Grid connection

Budgeting & risk

Leadership

Job description

Phillip Riley is working with a global renewable energy developer to appoint a Senior Project Development Manager for its Australian team, based in Sydney or Melbourne with hybrid working and regular travel to project sites.

You will lead a significant wind farm project from development approval through grid connection and toward final investment decision, while managing budgets, stakeholders and timelines to ensure investment readiness.