Associate Development Manager

Management | Full-Time

Vestas, the world leader in renewable energy has made the decision to add new projects to its wind development portfolio in Australia, and as a result, is seeking a skilled Development Manager to join the team as we secure suitable sites to feed into our development pipeline.

As a Development Manager you will be identifying and securing a portfolio of greenfield wind development projects. This will involve developing and implementing a strategy to de-risk and commercialise projects. You will be aided by Vestas proprietary project screening tools and Vestas’ considerable experience in delivering wind power projects in Australia.

Join the team which has quickly established itself as one of the biggest wind energy developers in the region.

Responsibilities

• Develop a pipeline of greenfield wind energy projects
• De-risk key elements of the projects
• Work with the State Government to identify market trends and opportunities to expand our portfolio
• Effectively identifying development and investment opportunities
• Investigate existing and potential future opportunities for commercialisation of wind energy projects
• Leveraging the Vestas organisation to propel development goals
• Coordinate permitting and approvals process
• Contribute to the land access strategy including negotiating and securing easements and options to lease
• Guide connection application and connection agreement processes and negotiations

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in either Economics, Business, Commerce, or similar

Competencies

• Minimum 10 years of professional experience in infrastructure development
• Experience dealing with the State Government on major projects
• Proven experience handling and delivering environmental approvals for major projects
• Proven experience guiding connection application and grid study processes
• Relationships with key stakeholders at Powerlink
• Experience in developing Wind and PV solar plants
• Significant experience effectively handling internal and external stakeholders
• Highly skilled in negotiating project scope, cost, schedule, and risk with contractors
• Ability to work in a multi-discipline team environment as well as work autonomously
• Good commercial insight

Additional Information

• Please note: We do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to the advertised closing date

Our Benefits

• Join the World's Leading Wind Energy Solutions Provider
• Excellent Career Development opportunities both Nationally and Globally
• A workplace that embraces Diversity and Inclusion
• Flexible workplace arrangements
• 13 weeks Paid Primary Carers Leave
• 3 weeks Paid Secondary Carers Leave
• Employee Assistance Program

Vestas is an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from those who identify as being Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

About Vestas

Vestas is the energy industry’s global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We specialize in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore.

Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than our competitors in the renewable energy arena. We consider ourselves forerunners within the industry, as Vestas continuously aims to design new solutions and technologies to create a more sustainable future for all of us. With more than 145 GW of wind power installed worldwide and 40+ years of experience in wind energy, Vestas has an unmatched history demonstrating our expertise within the field.

With 29,000 employees globally, Vestas is a diverse team united by a common goal: to power the solution – today, tomorrow, and far into the future.

Vestas promotes a diverse workforce which embraces all social identities and is free of any discrimination. We commit to create and sustain an environment that acknowledges and harvests different experiences, skills, and perspectives, and gives everyone equal access to opportunity.

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