" \u003cdiv class=\"ja-job-details\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003eSenior Development Manager - Wind\u003c/h2\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"meta\"\u003e \u003cul class=\"classifications\"\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"12141\"\u003e Development \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"12142\"\u003e Project Development \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"12143\"\u003e Sydney \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"12144\"\u003e Permanent / Full Time \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cp class=\"date-posted\"\u003e 29/10/2026 \u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cul class=\"bullet-points\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eOwn a significant wind project\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSydney-based opportunity with hybrid office hours\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCompetitive salary package tailored to your experience\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSenior Project Development Manager \u0026ndash; Wind\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSydney | Hybrid working | Package to match experience\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Phillip Riley is working exclusively with a global renewable energy developer and independent power producer to appoint a Senior Project Development Manager to its Australian team.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e With committed long-term investors and a proven track record of taking projects into construction and operation, this business combines financial backing with an entrepreneurial approach. Its lean Australian team gives experienced developers room to make decisions, work closely with senior leadership and see the impact of their work.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eThe opportunity\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e You\u0026rsquo;ll take ownership of a significant wind farm project with its development application already submitted. From there, you\u0026rsquo;ll lead the project through planning approval, progress grid connection and work towards final investment decision.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This is an opportunity to build on your wind development experience and lead the next stage of a project, supported by an experienced team with a track record of getting projects built.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat you\u0026rsquo;ll be doing\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eLeading the project through the DA assessment process, coordinating consultants, technical studies and responses to approval requirements.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eManaging relationships with landowners, communities, councils and government agencies.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDriving grid connection activities alongside internal specialists, network service providers and AEMO.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eManaging project budgets, schedules and risks, maintaining a clear pathway towards investment readiness.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWorking with commercial, technical and finance colleagues to progress the project towards FID.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eContributing to the wider development team and mentoring junior colleagues.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat you\u0026rsquo;ll bring\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e You\u0026rsquo;ll have around six or more years of relevant development experience, including solid experience in Australian wind projects and the capability to lead a complex project.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Experience successfully securing a DA would be highly regarded, and grid connection experience would be an advantage. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe recognise that long development timelines mean strong developers don\u0026rsquo;t always get to see every milestone through. Your contribution to projects, judgement and ability to take ownership will matter.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e You don\u0026rsquo;t need to have personally taken a project to FID, but you\u0026rsquo;ll need sound commercial awareness, strong stakeholder management skills and an understanding of what is required to get there.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhy consider it?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e You\u0026rsquo;ll join a business with the backing to invest for the long term, a growing Australian portfolio and direct access to experienced decision-makers. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe role offers meaningful project responsibility and the opportunity to broaden your experience through the later stages of development.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The position is based in Sydney with hybrid working and regular travel to project sites. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe client has flexibility on the salary package to attract the right person.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e For a confidential conversation about the business, project and opportunity, contact Anna Spain at Phillip Riley or apply with your CV. \u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"apply\"\u003e \u003ca class=\"back-link\" href=\"#\" title=\"Back to search results\"\u003eBack to search results\u003c/a\u003e \u003cinput type=\"button\" class=\"ja-button\" data-job-id=\"4482257\" value=\"Apply Now\" title=\"Apply Now\" /\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e "