Infrastructure Development Lead - Australia
Core
Lead end-to-end development of renewable energy and data centre projects in Australia from market entry to construction readiness.
Role type
Senior Infrastructure Development Lead
Builds
Data centres, BESS, wind, rooftop, carport, and ground-mounted solar projects
Domain
Energy infrastructure and renewable power generation in Australia
Required skills
Renewable energy project development, data centre development, Australian planning and grid connection processes, commercial negotiations, PPA structuring, development financing, stakeholder engagement, due diligence, risk mitigation
Preferred skills
Knowledge of Australian regions and power markets, technical understanding of data centre infrastructure, project finance structures
Technologies
AEMO, TNSPs, DNSPs
Responsibilities
Evaluate and prioritize markets across Australia based on power availability, grid connection timelines, and planning regimes; Identify and assess new opportunities from technical and infrastructure perspectives; Source and secure late-stage projects through market engagement and commercial negotiations; Build and maintain a local network of landholders, developers, utilities, and government agencies; Structure PPAs with commercial and industrial clients; Secure land and lease agreements; Structure and support development financing; Lead planning, approvals, and environmental assessments; Run due diligence to support investment decisions; Manage pre-construction activities including procurement and contract negotiation; Mitigate technical, commercial, and development risks
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
