Project Development Manager
Vestas
Manufactures, installs and services wind turbines worldwide, driving renewable energy projects.
Manage wind farm development from concept to financial close across Australia
8 days ago ago
Intermediate (4-7 years), Experienced (8-12 years), Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Hybrid
Company Size
35,100 Employees
Service Specialisms
Wind turbine manufacturing
Installation services
Operations & Maintenance
Project development
Commissioning
Active Output Management
Technical training
Sector Specialisms
Energy
Wind
Industrial
Infrastructure
Utilities
Solar
Government
Water Resources
Role
Description
technical design
land access
community engagement
grid connection
consultant management
permit preparation
- Drive the development of technical designs to support land agreements, environmental permitting and financial modelling.
- Build relationships with host landowners and assist with negotiation and execution of licence, option, and easement agreements to secure land access
- Assist with community engagement through development and distribution of collateral, organization of community events, and presentation to stakeholders as required
- Engage with NSPs, AEMO, consultants and internal teams to manage grid connection studies and connection application processes
- Identify, engage and manage environmental and technical consultants, legal advisors and other service providers as required to deliver required work products to advance development activities within target timeframes
- Engage with local, state and federal permitting authorities and assist with preparation of environmental impact assessment studies and reports to secure permits for proposed development projects
Requirements
commercial contracting
negotiation
grid connection
nsps
engineering
project development
- Self-motivated with excellent communication, presentation and organisational skills
- Demonstrated experience with commercial contracting and negotiation
- Experience with commercial contracting and negotiation
- Self-motivated with excellent communication, presentation and organizational skills
- Dynamic and fast-paced work environment
- Demonstrated ability to engage and build relationships with people
- Experience with grid connection and NSPs is highly valued
- High level of professionalism, confidentiality and discretion
- Technical, engineering or business background with experience in project development
- Positive, outgoing personality
Benefits
- Excellent Career Development opportunities both Nationally and Globally
- The opportunity to further develop your skills and professional development.
- 18 weeks Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible workplace arrangements
- Global career progression prospects
- An opportunity to work with the world leader in wind energy
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
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Company
Overview
€17 B Revenue
Revenue
Reported in 2024, reflecting financial stability.
€494 M Net Income
Net Income
Achieved in 2024, marking a significant profit.
177 GW Capacity
Installed Capacity
Total wind energy infrastructure across multiple countries.
88 Countries
Global Presence
Shows extensive international reach in energy solutions.
- Evolved from steel tools to become a global wind turbine pioneer.
- Designs, manufactures, sells, installs and maintains wind farms across onshore and offshore projects.
- Manufacturing spans dozens of countries, with flagship facilities in Europe, Asia, and the U.S.
- Known for landmark projects like Europe’s oldest offshore wind farm and turbine prototypes.
- Specialises in wind energy infrastructure, from regional turbines to service hub networks.
- Innovative developments include stealth blades, hybrid quadrotor tests, and tall turbine towers.
Culture + Values
- Simplicity
- Collaboration
- Accountability
- Passion
- Never compromise on safety
- Follow our Code of Conduct
- Take an outside‑in customer perspective
- Adjust quickly and simplify how we work
- Drive continuous improvement with long‑term focus
- Make goals and objectives clear and give teams freedom to execute
- Win and lose together; pick best team for the job
- Act with integrity & respect; lead by example
- Proactively share information; communicate with clarity, conviction, impact
- Value different perspectives; build high‑performing teams
- Listen first, learn, foster feedback culture
- Acknowledge responsibilities and decisions; hold each other accountable
- Understand what’s best for all of Vestas
- Have the courage to speak up
- Keep commitments—view them as promises
- Be proud of shared purpose to make the planet better
- Seek to make work and impact as sustainable as possible
- Have courage to think differently and seek understanding
- Inspire colleagues and enable smart decisions
- Show perseverance and determination even when facing adversity
Environment + Sustainability
88% corporate cars now EVs
Sustainable transportation transition
88% of corporate benefit cars have been transitioned to electric vehicles or plug-in hybrids, with 465 sustainably-fuelled service vehicles added in 2023.
239M tonnes GHG prevented annually
Emission reduction impact
Installed turbines prevent 239 million tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions per year, with turbines emitting only 2% of the emissions they avoid over their lifecycle.
55% carbon reduction by 2025
Carbon footprint reduction target
A 55% reduction in combined Scope 1 and Scope 2 carbon footprint by 2025, aligning with SBTi validated targets.
66% emissions reduction in steel
Sustainable steel production
Partnership with ArcelorMittal reduces tower steel emissions by up to 66% using low-emission steel produced with scrap steel in electric-arc furnaces powered by wind.
- Carbon neutrality in own operations by 2030 without carbon offsets
- Zero-waste wind turbines by 2040 (eliminate non-recyclable waste)
- 100% renewable electricity for factories and offices since 2013
- Factories use renewable heating; service fleet transitioning to eco-friendly options including hydrogen vessel from 2025
- All future joint offshore projects will use ≥25% low-carbon steel towers and recycled-material blades
- Scope 1 and 2 SBTi-validated targets set in August 2020; own operations carbon footprint reduced 55% by 2025 target, 100% by 2030
- SBTi-aligned supply-chain decarbonisation of 45% per MWh by 2030
- Committed to embedding sustainability in governance and all business activities
Inclusion & Diversity
88+ Nationalities
Global Workforce Representation
Reflects the diversity of the company's employees in 2024.
41% Employees Covered
Union or Collective Bargaining
Percentage of employees covered by union agreements in applicable regions during 2024.
19% Female Leadership
Women in Senior Positions
Current representation of women in leadership roles.
25% Leadership by 2025
Gender Targets: 30% by 2030
Ambitious goals to increase female representation in leadership over the next decade.
- DEIB mission: guarantee equal opportunities and fair treatment regardless of background
- Actions launched: external pay-structure audit (gender, nationality, age); recruitment process review; embedding DEI in talent and leadership programmes
- Belief: diversity brings strength and innovation (“Diversity is our wind, and inclusion, our turbine…”)
- First DEI goals formalised in sustainability strategy in 2020
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