Director of Development Offshore
Description
Director of Development
- Full-Time Permanent Opportunity
- Hybrid
- Base Yourself in Sydney, Brisbane, or Melbourne (Sponsorship Possibilities)
About RES
RES is the world’s largest independent renewable energy company with over a 23GW portfolio and the expertise to develop, engineer, construct, finance, and operate projects around the globe and is active in a range of energy technologies including onshore and offshore wind, solar, energy storage and transmission and distribution. RES is also responsible for the operational asset management of over 12GW on behalf of Clients.
We are driven by our vision to create a future where everyone has access to affordable zero carbon energy. We are proud of the 21 million tonnes of carbon offset each year by our global portfolio of renewable energy projects and we are proud of the people that developed and built them.
About the Role:
We are hiring a Director of Development who will hold primary accountability for setting and achieving business P&L and KPIs. This role will lead a high calibre, multi-disciplinary team leading the development of major offshore wind energy projects in Australia from inception to financial close. This role will be pivotal in leading our newly established Joint Venture between RES and its partner Origin Energy across disciplines of QHSE.
Key Responsibilities include but not limited to:
- Lead a new team, fostering a positive culture focused on skill development and diversity.
- Ensure exemplary Health & Safety performance and staff wellbeing.
- Drive growth, profitability, and urgency in energy sector transformation.
- Manage project delivery, communicate key issues and risks to leadership.
- Draft, implement, and monitor annual strategic business plans and budgets.
- Collaborate closely with the Commercial Director on global relationship management and commercial strategies.
- Coordinate with RES/JV functions to support project advancement and innovation.
- Foster collaboration across project teams and functions.
- Coordinate with the Head of New Opportunities for project development strategy.
- Report regularly on project progress, risks, and milestones.
- Collaborate with the JV Commercial Director on project strategy and reporting.
- Support senior management in developing commercial and supply chain relationships.
- Manage relationships with government, political, grid, landowner, and community stakeholders.
Skills & Experience
- Expertise in project development in major infrastructure and/or wind projects, preferably including offshore wind.
- Understanding of State and Federal renewable energy policies in Australia.
- Extensive Knowledge of market, grid and commercial drivers for offshore projects in Australia and relevant process and legislation
- Demonstrates strong leadership skills to motivate and manage internal and external stakeholders’ relationships effectively.
- Ability to work independently and take personal responsibility to deliver results.
- Strong communication skills with key stakeholders at high level
- Proficient in resource management, organization, and follow-through on project delivery.
- High level of financial and commercial acumen.
- Experience in successful P&L management for major infrastructure projects.
- Senior-level management experience across complex projects, programs, and budgets.
- Familiarity with the closing process to FID (Final Investment Decision), including due diligence and legal requirements.
What we offer
At RES you can expect to join a warm and welcoming team in a business that wants you to succeed. Employee satisfaction is of paramount importance, and we show this through a wide range of benefits which includes:
- A competitive bonus.
- Genuine flexible working.
- Generous and gender-neutral parental leave
- 25 days leave (including the ability to swap cultural days of significance)
- Annual skin checks.
- Flu vaccinations.
- eye care
- Professional trade subscriptions.
- Professional body membership ($40 a month).
- 4 paid volunteer days, and charity matching.
We are also dedicated to the personal and professional development of our employees via training and development opportunities and sponsored education.
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Culture of Care for our People, Our Planet, and Our Product
In joining RES, you chose to become part of an organisation built on a long history of operational excellence and care. We have always cared about our employee’s safety, wellbeing, and personal growth. We truly value and respect the individual contributions of our people and believe that diversity provides an important range of perspectives. A fair and inclusive culture makes us stronger. Our culture of care and inclusion extends to the environment and to external communities, stakeholders, clients, suppliers, and the carbon footprint we leave.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, relation, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, or disability status.RES is a LGBTQ+ Inclusive Employer and Certified as a Family Friendly Workplace.
RES acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the Traditional Owners and Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their ongoing connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to Elders past and present and to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Please let me know if you have any special requirements or need any sort of assistance during the interview.
Recruiting Process
This role will be advertised internally for 1 week, if a suitable candidate is not found, the role will be opened to external candidates.