Project Developer, Charging (QLD)

What to Expect

Tesla is looking for an excellent Project Developer to join our Charging team, to autonomously drive Tesla’s charging programs forward. This position will focus on the discovery of new charging locations, lease negotiation, and ongoing relationship management with a variety of commercial partners.

The ideal candidate comes with strong personal drive, commercial acumen, curiosity and creativity to drive business and customer experience forward. You’re a natural people person, someone who can influence cross-functional project teams, deliver through, and motivate internal and external stakeholders. You have high standards and possess self-belief to work through ambiguity and a fast-paced dynamic environment with multiple and changing priorities.

What You'll Do

• Develop and manage pipeline of new charging site development opportunities that will serve current and future Tesla owners
• Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders both external and internal
• Assist with deployment program strategy, location selection and feasibility analyses
• Develop and refine proposals with property owners, governmental bodies and other key partners; Negotiate win-win solutions and close deals
• Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to improve customer experience, cost efficiency and timelines
• Work with internal legal counsel to draft, negotiate and close site host agreements

What You'll Bring

• Highly organized, able to project manage 20+ projects in various phases simultaneously
• Internal communication and teamwork
• Strong relationship management + sales skills
• Autonomous, high-motor approach to execution and achievement
• Self-motivated and outspoken about what is needed to get a job done
• Excellent communicator, able to persuade and impact people from a wide range of roles and backgrounds
• Ability to think from the customer’s perspective
• Proven track record (2+ years) of creating and nurturing strong relationships (e.g. from Retail, Real estate or equivalent B2B experience)
• Proven track record of developing, driving and closing business opportunities
• A willingness to travel extensively within the A/NZ region

Benefits

In addition to a competitive compensation package, Tesla Australia & New Zealand is pleased to offer the following benefits for permanent employees:

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) - Purchase Tesla stock twice per year at a 15% discount
• Parental leave (no minimum employment period)
• • Primary carers – 18 weeks at full pay or 36 weeks half pay
  • Secondary carers – 6 weeks full pay
• Miscarriage leave - 10 days
• Employee Vehicle Loan Program
• Novated Leasing (AU only)
• Employee Vehicle Finance program (AU only) - Tesla subsidises your loan interest
• Well-being Fund – An annual allowance of $950 USD for all employees to support their well-being in ways that are meaningful to them
• Health insurance discounts (AU only)
• Bike to work – $10 per day if you cycle to work
• Employee Assistance Program - Free and confidential counselling for all staff and their families
• Annual Flu Vaccines
• Birthday Leave, Cultural Significance Leave and Volunteer Leave

Some eligibility criteria may apply, benefits detailed above are subject to change / withdrawal at Tesla’s discretion with no prior notice.

Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.