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Title: Development Manager

Location: Melbourne, VIC – Hybrid (3+ days/week in office)

Job Type: Full-time

Join the Clean Energy Revolution!

Are you ready to shape the future of sustainable energy? Hydrostor, a pioneer in Advanced Compressed Air Energy Storage (A-CAES) systems, is seeking a Development Manager to join our team in Melbourne. We’re enabling the energy transition to a cleaner, more reliable electricity grid, and invite you to be at the forefront of this groundbreaking journey.

Why Hydrostor?

Our cutting-edge A-CAES technology is uniquely positioned to revolutionize the energy landscape. Join us as we lead the way in shaping a greener, more sustainable future.

Your Mission:

Join our dynamic team as a Development Manager and be responsible for driving the day-to-day development of utility-scale energy storage projects from inception to financial close across Australia.

Day-to-Day Adventures:

• Site Selection: Collaborate with internal teams to apply fundamental site selection criteria, identifying prospective project sites based on land ownership, resource potential, revenue opportunities, and more.
• Landowner Engagement: Engage with landowners to gauge their interest in project participation, secure land tenure and maintain strong working relationship with landowner through project lifecycle.
• Stakeholder Management: Be the face of Hydrostor in community settings and in front of individual landowners and large landowner groups. Manage relationships with key stakeholder groups including council, First Nations, neighbours and the broader community.
• Environmental Expertise: Collaborate with teams to manage and conduct environmental due diligence and permitting processes.
• Grid Connection Process: Manage grid consultant to progress projects through the grid connection process to secure an Offer to Connect / Connection Agreement.
• Constructability Insight: Collaborate with internal and external engineering and construction teams to conduct constructability due diligence.
• Project Management: Formulate project budgets, schedules, risk assessments, and ensure project remains on schedule and budget.
• Market Understanding: Maintain a fundamental understanding of regulatory and market dynamics across the National Electricity Market.
• Safety & Compliance: Prioritize safety and security, reporting unsafe conditions and adhering to proper procedures.
• Safety Advocate: Lead by example with a safety and quality-oriented attitude, actively supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Candidate/Employee Overview:

We are seeking an individual who is passionate about the clean energy transition and possesses the drive to excel in project development.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in environmental science and have practical experience progressing renewable projects through the approvals process.

In addition, exposure to project management, managing project budget and schedule, land acquisition, grid connection, stakeholder engagement are essential. Collaboration, attention to detail, a thirst for learning, and a commitment to excellence and passion are your standout qualities.

What You Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in environmental science, planning or engineering
• 5+ years of related experience with exposure to multiple aspects of project development including permitting, land acquisition, grid connection, design, etc.
• Strong knowledge of planning, environmental, heritage, and risks associated with renewable developments.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal planning rules.
• General understanding of project management, prioritizing multiple tasks against a typical schedule.
• Knowledge of real property and surface ownership determinations, lease/easement/crossing/mineral negotiations.
• Familiarity with grid connection processes and grid operations.
• General knowledge of electricity markets, market structures, and energy companies.
• Basic financial modelling understanding and its impact on project economics.
• Demonstrated knowledge of technical aspects of energy storage projects.
• Proficiency in GIS, state planning portals, MS Office and Outlook.
• Key competencies include collaboration, attention to detail, adaptability, excellence, and passion.
• Ability to travel domestically (40%).
• Possession of a valid driver's license.

To Apply:

To apply for this position, submit your resume by clicking “Easy Apply.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected to move forward in the interview process will be contacted.

For more information on Hydrostor and the exciting journey we are on visit our website at www.hydrostor.ca

Equal Opportunity Employer

At Hydrostor, we know that fostering an inclusive workplace, which values diversity, inclusion, and belonging is paramount to our success.

To fulfill our mission, our goal is to attract people who come from all backgrounds and walks of life, who bring diverse perspectives with wide-ranging experiences, and who share in our common passion to drive innovation and change the global energy landscape.

Hydrostor proudly embraces the principles of equal opportunity and inclusion. We are committed to providing opportunities for all employees and candidates. We ensure that all qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, creed, colour, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental, pregnancy, citizenship status, veteran status, disability, or any other protected status protected by applicable law.

Hydrostor is committed to making our application and interview process accessible to everyone, and we encourage applications from people with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation at any stage, please contact us at careers@hydrostor.ca. In your application, we welcome you to specify your preferred pronouns (e.g., she/her/hers, he/him/his, they/them/theirs, etc.).