Potentia Energy (previously Enel Green Power Australia) is a dynamic joint venture entity co-owned by two global energy leaders, Enel Green Power and INPEX, both committed to driving Australia’s energy transition and supporting the nation in achieving its net zero target.
With a proven track record and extensive expertise across the project lifecycle, Potentia Energy has established a strong presence in the Australian renewable energy sector. Our current portfolio currently has four operating plants, comprising 310MW of solar capacity across South Australia and Victoria, and a 75MW wind farm in Western Australia. A 93MW solar farm is also under commissioning in Victoria and construction is underway on a 98MW solar and 20MW battery hybrid project in NSW. Potentia Energy has rights secured for a development pipeline of over 7GW across Australia and is committed to an ambitious growth agenda, targeting a significant increase to its installed capacity across wind, solar, storage and hybrid projects.
Guided by our core values – Collaboration, Authenticity, Responsibility and Excellence – we work closely with local communities, our partners and customer to contribute to a cleaner, more sustainable future.
Job Description
The Role
This role will be focused on the support of the development of new greenfield and brownfield projects following acquisition or inclusion in Potentia Energy’s development pipeline, with predominant focus on Hybrid and BESS developments: from land contracts negotiation and management, through project feasibility analysis (technical and financial) and management of permitting and connection process, supported by Potentia Energy’s in-house subject matter specialists or external consultants.
This role will be key to complement the Business Development activities while assisting a team across the full cycle of project development activities from greenfield through to fully approved and ready to build projects.
Key Responsibilities
Manage in all relevant project development activities to achieve development and grid connection approval until financial close of the project.
Manage the preparation of project development schedules and budgets.
Manage the preparation of all relevant inputs needed for project evaluations.
Manage running project meetings with the allocated project team across different business units and determine action items and responsibilities.
Acting as internal focal point for the project and proactively engaging with internal departments such as Engineering & Construction, Operations & Maintenance, Legal, Finance and Energy Markets.
Managing external consultants such as permitting specialists or grid connection advisors to achieve the required development milestones in accordance with approved schedule and budget.
Develop projects within the regulatory and environmental permitting framework considering Federal, State and Local requirements.
Proactively update and maintain all key project registers (Risk Register, Stakeholder Register and other Potentia Energy internal documentation), and inform senior management as required while proposing mitigation measures and resolve challenges as these arise.
Develop, present reports and presentations for Senior/Executive Management team including project performance against approved schedule and budget.
Actively engage and foster relationships with key project stakeholders, including landowners, local authorities and TNSP/DNSPs and AEMO.
Desired Skills and Experience
What we search in you
Minimum Bachelor's degree qualification in Engineering (preferred), Planning and Environmental.
Minimum 5 years’ experience in Project development/project origination within the renewable energy industry, with proven track record in converting developments to investment ready opportunities.
In depth understanding of the regulatory framework pertaining to renewable energy projects.
Good understanding of the Australian energy market
Understanding of relevant revenue streams for renewable energy projects
Sense of Initiative, results-driven and attention to detail.
Negotiation skills and understanding of relevant agreements related to land access and development services
Excellent skills in MS Office software especially Excel, PowerPoint and MS-Project.
Relationship management – ability to work in matrix corporate environments.
Requirement to travel from time to time as required.
Other reasonable duties as instructed by your employer.
Our Benefits
Every individual is a valued team member at Potentia Energy, and we’re committed to supporting, growing, and helping each person achieve their full potential. Keeping up a positive work-life balance is a key to success for every team across our business.
Some of our benefits include:
Flexible working hours – we provide flexible arrangements that will suit you, including a mixture of time working in our office and from home, compressed work week with half day workday on Fridays. Because you are working from home, we also provide $50 internet reimbursements each month.
Health and wellbeing initiatives – including $100 wellness rebate each month, annual flu vaccinations and health checks, and a day off for your birthday each year. If you’re in the office, we have $35 lunch credits that you can use each week.
Learning and development opportunities – both on the job and via formal training including technical, role specific and leadership development programs.
Employee Assistance Program – confidential and independent counselling and advice service for either a personal or work-related problem if you or a member of your immediate family needs help or advice.
Diversity & Inclusion
Equal opportunity and inclusion are the pillars of our work. Throughout Potentia Energy, and in our head office in Sydney, many different languages, cultures, and stories coexist. Different ages, genders, cultural and ethnic backgrounds and skills complement each other and add value across our business.
We appreciate and value each person’s uniqueness. We encourage diversity of thought and the expression of ideas and opinions. We also make a commitment to foster equality of opportunity as part of creating a rewarding workplace for you. No kind of discrimination will be tolerated. All candidates and colleagues always receive the same treatment, based on their professional skills and abilities.
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