Head of Development Australia
Core
Lead RWE Australia's development function for onshore wind, solar PV, and BESS, translating growth ambitions into a competitive portfolio to deliver ~500 MW of new projects to FID annually.
Role type
Senior leadership, project development head
Builds
Renewable energy project portfolio (wind, solar, storage) for final investment decision and construction handover
Domain
Renewable energy, power generation, project finance
Required skills
Renewable energy development strategy, portfolio prioritisation, team leadership, Australian planning and grid connection expertise, commercial judgement, stakeholder negotiation, risk management
Preferred skills
Engineering or town/regional planning degree, experience with BESS integration, multinational business operations
Technologies
Digital tools for forecasting and transparency
Responsibilities
Shape and execute development strategy, lead portfolio prioritisation and merit-order reviews, build and develop the development team, manage development budgets and schedules, coordinate investment recommendations for the Board, build relationships with communities and government
Seniority
Executive, strategic leadership
