Renewable Energy Infrastructure Development Lead (Climatetech)

Location: Remote within Australia; Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, or Adelaide

Company

hirify.global is an energy startup developing solar generation, battery storage, grid infrastructure, real-time power trading, and distributed energy systems, with AI used across the business.

What you will do

• Lead utility-scale solar and BESS projects from early-stage opportunity through Ready-to-Build and energisation.
• Assess sites from technical, planning, grid, and infrastructure perspectives.
• Develop grid connection and power export strategies with AEMO, DNSPs, and network service providers.
• Support planning, permitting, and stakeholder engagement processes.
• Identify and mitigate technical and development risks across generation and storage assets.
• Ensure projects are deliverable, scalable, and aligned with construction and commissioning requirements.

Requirements

• Experience developing utility-scale solar, BESS, or large-scale renewable energy infrastructure projects.
• Strong technical understanding of solar PV and battery storage systems.
• Strong understanding of Australian planning frameworks and grid connection processes, including AEMO registration, DNSP negotiations, and state-level approvals.
• Experience taking projects from early-stage development through design, permitting, and delivery readiness.
• Highly analytical, self-directed, and comfortable with significant ownership.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive salary with eligibility for equity.
• Biannual bonus scheme.
• Fully expensed technology matched to role requirements.
• Private health insurance.
• Breakfast and dinner allowance for office-based employees.
• Benefits vary by location as the company hires globally.