PV Project Developer

at  XElio

PROJECT DEVELOPER (AUSTRALIA)

Are you ready to join a leading global renewable energy company that is making a positive impact on the world?
X-ELIO is a top developer in the solar sector, with a strong track record of delivering 5 GW of renewable energy projects in 13 countries across 5 continents.
Owned by Brookfield, X-ELIO is focused on developing and constructing highly profitable and eco-friendly solar, energy storage, and H2 plants.
With over 13 GW of new projects in development in 7 key markets, there are endless opportunities for growth and success at X-ELIO.
Reporting to the Development Manager based in Melbourne, we are looking for a Project Developer based in Melbourne.

The Project Developer will lead the development of a number of PV and ES projects from greenfield to construction.

• Coordinate with and guide internal departments through the development stages to ensure the fulfilment of all legal requirements and full optimization of project design.
• Manage planning and environmental processes to obtain the approvals required for the construction and operation of PV and ES projects.
• Oversight across the various development processes including identifying key risks to project timelines and managing budget and resource
• Manage stakeholder management (especially the local community, First Nations groups and government authorities), in a way that is respectful, effective and aligned with the business’s values.
• In coordination with the Engineering department, progress each project’s interconnection process to secure grid connection approvals in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Oversee the commercial review and negotiation of development-related agreements, including consultancy agreements and connection agreements. Provide technical input into EPC and O&M agreements and risk allocation frameworks between these parties.
• Coordinate with the Land Acquisition Manager on the negotiation and management of land and relevant landlords and stakeholders.
• Support commercial departments in respect of project reporting and analysis.
• Support the Construction and Asset management teams in respect of land and permit management.
• With the Development Manager, coordinate development projects’ progress through internal investment approvals, including preparing and presenting project updates and internal papers for investment approvals.