• Lead pioneering projects in QLD - Frequent travel
• Autonomy in executive decision-making and portfolio growth
• Opportunity to engage with community, stakeholders & regulators

Full Job Description
A leading renewable energy developer is seeking a senior Development Lead to oversee a portfolio of large-scale projects in Queensland, including battery energy storage and renewable generation facilities.

Reporting to the Head of Development, you will lead a skilled team across multiple projects, managing them from development through to shovel-ready status, and act as the key regional liaison with stakeholders, regulators, and investors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee Queensland portfolio, delivering projects to shovel-ready status for handover to execution teams
• Lead and grow a high-performing regional development team
• Engage with community, Traditional Owners, councils, and regulatory bodies to advance project approvals
• Manage budgets, scheduling, risk, and reporting across multiple projects
• Support investment approvals and reporting to investors
• Integrate with execution teams to ensure smooth transition to construction

Ideal Candidate:

• 10+ years in large-scale infrastructure, energy, or industrial project development
• Proven experience in energy and infrastructure technology development, contracting, and deployment
• Degree in engineering, law, environment, or planning; Project Management or Chartered Engineer qualifications preferred
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and analytical skills
• Passionate about renewable energy & community development

What’s in it for you?

• Unique, high-autonomy leadership role with direct impact on major national projects
• Opportunity to lead innovative energy initiatives
• Work alongside global experts

This role is an equal opportunity position. All applications will be considered without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability status.
For a confidential conversation, contact Anna Spain on +61 (0)3 9192 9920, email anna@phillipriley.com.au, or apply via the links above. Please quote job reference JOB REF#3998364.
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