Are you ready to join an inclusive workplace that values diversity and collaboration? We are currently recruiting a Project Development Manager.
About Us
Windlab is the 100% Australian global renewable energy company championing the nation’s clean energy transition. We recognise that we operate on the traditional lands of First Nations peoples who have a continued sacred connection to Country, and with that comes responsibility. Our long-term commitment for reconciliation is to build respectful, trusting, and mutually beneficial partnerships with Traditional Owners and embed respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, stories and knowledge in everything we do.
We exist to go big on renewables. Fully integrated across the entire renewable energy value chain, Windlab uses world-leading science to find, construct and operate Australia’s top-performing renewable energy projects.
Our organisational culture is central to our success, and our pillars of character drive everything we do:
- Speak up - Make a difference. The biggest challenge humanity faces need big brains, big voices, and fresh perspectives.
- Respect expertise - Listen and learn, always. Ability trumps hierarchy. Share smarts and contribute. Prove it - Science and business do not progress on assumptions. The problems we are solving deserve robust justification.
- Collaborate -Our skills mix is our superpower. Democratise knowledge, multiply capacity.
About the Role
As a Project Development Manager, you will lead a full scope of development activities on key Windlab projects, along with leading external consultants and inhouse stakeholders to deliver project milestones across key development workstreams (land securement, regulatory approvals, community engagement, resource assessment and engineering).
You will support Directors and General Manager, Development with project portfolio management and business development planning.
Duties to include:
- Regulatory and environmental permitting for Federal, State and Local land use and transmission requirements
- Support GIS data management including basic spatial analysis and mapping
- Preparation and management of project development schedules and budgets
- Maintain all key project registers (risk register, stakeholder register, etc) and proactively anticipate and resolve/mitigate issues and risks as they arise
- Provide input to reports and presentations as required by the Director, Development including performance against schedule and budget
- Support land securement, community engagement and other project tasks as required, and coordinate these efforts as part of overall project development
- Regular travel to site(s). Requirement to be flexible with working hours to accommodate landowner, community and stakeholder availability and travel requirements
Who we are looking for
You will be an enthusiastic self-starter who has a collaborative approach, whilst being able to build and develop strong professional relationships. Your ability to negotiate and influence when dealing with diverse stakeholder groups is crucial. Having extensive project management & development experience within infrastructure critical to the success of the role, along with a high level of technical and legal competence along with strong analytical skills
Additional Skills and Experience
- Consistent track record of driving projects to deliver outcomes in accordance with project budget and schedule.
- High level of technical, commercial, and legal competence
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think strategically to resolve problems and deliver projects.
- Be able to work both autonomously and within a diverse team, with multiple remote work environments.
- Outstanding interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, and organisation skills
- Ability to be proactive, anticipating needs, find opportunities.
Don't miss this chance to be part of a vibrant and forward-thinking team! We can't wait to welcome our newest team member. Apply now!
- Applicants are encouraged to apply at their earliest convenience. Windlab will remove this advertisement if the position is filled.
- Successful applicants must be eligible to work in Australia and agree to provide information for pre-employment checks if required for the position (which may include police record checks).
At Windlab, we wholeheartedly embrace the richness of our diverse workforce. We are a place of belonging for all backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences that each team member brings. We encourage people of all genders, races, nationalities, orientations and of all abilities to join us. Please reach out if you require any adjustments during our recruitment process or need accommodations related to the role. We are committed to ensuring equitable opportunities for all candidates.
