Join Aula Energy, our onshore renewable energy business, and help us accelerate the transition to net zero.

What role will you play?

As Project Developer, you will be a key member of the development team, responsible for managing all development activities across Aula Energy’s portfolio of projects. Based in Sydney, Melbourne, or Brisbane, you will take a hands-on and flexible approach to achieving shared targets and will be primarily responsible for delivering projects from identification, until construction commencement. You will work both independently and collaboratively to deliver results as part of a team.

What the role entails

• Manage all aspects of project development, including land, environmental, permitting, stakeholder management, resource assessment, initial engineering, and grid connection activities, up to the point of financial close.

• Lead the development and optimisation of project technical design and parameters.

• Oversee activities to achieve development approval and permits, including management of third-party environmental and planning advisers, and collaborating with the engineering and construction team to manage geotechnical design and early works.

• Support the development of project technical documentation and technical schedules for project execution and operations & maintenance.

• Lead project reporting and project management functions, including preparation and management of development schedules, budgets and cost tracking for all development activities.

• Provide expertise on a range of project tendering processes and due diligence on new development projects and pipeline acquisitions.

• Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including local communities, landholders, Councils, and Traditional Owners.

What you offer

·         Minimum graduate-level degree (or equivalent) in environmental, engineering, planning, science, or business,

·         Ideally five to seven years of hands-on experience in the development of onshore utility scale renewable energy projects in Australia, with good understanding of the context and challenges of the sector in Australia

·         Demonstrated track record in renewable energy project development, including management of activities to achieve development approval and permits and negotiation of agreements with landowners and Councils.

·         Excellent project management skills, with proven ability to develop and manage project governance artefacts, including schedules, budgets, cost control, and reporting.

·         Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

·         Collaborative work style – open, honest, and effective team player.

·         Commitment to upholding a positive HSE culture

·         Takes initiative and accountability.

·         Responds to direction and driven to deliver results.

·         Problem solver.

·         Full working rights in Australia and current driver’s licence.

We love hearing from anyone inspired to build a better future with us, if you're excited about the role or working at Aula Energy we encourage you to apply.

What we Offer

Join a dynamic, collaborative team making a real difference in Australia’s energy transition - and play a role in shaping the people, culture, and capability that will drive our future. Depending on eligibility and location, Aula Energy employees can access a wide range of benefits, including:

• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements

• Wellbeing and service bonus leave

• Up to 20 weeks paid parental leave

• Paid volunteer leave

• Range of benefits to support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing 

Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion 

Aula Energy is proud to have been certified as a Great Place to Work and a WORK180 Endorsed Employer and is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and welcome all identities, including race, ethnicity, cultural identity, nationality, gender (including gender identity or expression), age, sexual orientation, marital or partnership status, parental, caregiving or family status, family and domestic violence status, neurodiversity, religion or belief, disability, or socio-economic background. 

We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments to individuals who may need support during the recruitment process and in working arrangements. If you require additional assistance, please let us know when applying. 

About Aula Energy 

Aula Energy is a new Australian-headquartered renewable energy business. We’re dedicated to developing, building and operating onshore renewable energy projects across Australia with ambition to expand into New Zealand. Established by Macquarie in 2023, we bring together a proud Australian heritage, a specialist team with decades of experience in onshore renewables and a shared mission to provide energy for the future.

We believe that together we can be greater than the sum of our parts. And that it’s through partnership that we can have the most impact. That’s why we prioritise long-term relationships and collaboration in the development of our projects. Together, we can help bring about meaningful change for the people who live and work in our communities.

Aula Energy. Energy for the future.

For more information, visit aulaenergy.com