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Apply for a Project Director role at Spark Renewables

• Be part of an exciting company in the growing renewable energy sector.
• Manly office with ocean views and an enjoyable hybrid environment, with great benefits.
• Permanent, full-time, immediate start (part-time considered for the right person).

Our project pipeline has expanded significantly, with a range of exciting new wind, solar and battery storage developments progressing across the National Electricity Market. To support this growth, we are expanding our Development team and are now looking for a Project Director to help us deliver our high-quality renewable energy projects.

The opportunity

As our Project Director for the Dinawan Energy Hub, you will lead this critical project from late-stage development through to commissioning. Your main goal is to ensure it is delivered safely, on schedule, and within budget, meeting Spark Renewables’ high standards. This involves implementing robust project management, a strong schedule focus, and effective risk management. You will need solid leadership, commercial acumen, and technical understanding to guide multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders. Some of your duties will include:

• Coordinating the project to financial close, owning the schedule and coordinating stakeholders to meet the target date.
• Implementing robust project management and governance processes, providing timely project progress reports.
• Engaging with the wider organisation to ensure risks, issues, and contingencies are efficiently managed.
• Participating in contract finalisations and negotiations, and ensuring active contractor relationship management.
• Providing technical and construction input into late-stage development and procurement, ensuring robust design reviews.
• Providing leadership during construction, ensuring safety, quality, schedule, and cost goals are met.
• Consolidating and analysing budgets, costs, and forecasts.
• Providing direction and managing the development of the Spark Renewables project team.
• Developing effective relationships with internal departments, contractors, suppliers, landowners, and other stakeholders.

This pivotal role offers the chance to lead a landmark renewable energy project, driving its success from critical development stages through to completion.

What we’re looking for

• Over 15 years’ experience in project delivery, ideally in renewable energy or infrastructure, managing large-scale projects.
• Experience in late-stage development, procurement, and bringing projects to financial close in renewables.
• Expertise in renewable energy systems, construction methods, and Australian standards.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and develop talent.
• Strong financial acumen in budgeting and analysis.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for stakeholder management.

Why you’ll love working with us

In our view, our culture is second to none. We are a team of passionate professionals from diverse backgrounds, united by our focus on sustainability and our purpose to build Australia’s renewable energy future.

Our team is supportive, and we have an open-minded, forward-thinking, and inclusive culture. We offer a range of employee benefits including flexible work arrangements, a hybrid work environment, great office location in Manly with ocean views, and a strong focus on professional development and health and wellbeing.  You also get the opportunity to work on impactful, future-focussed projects.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion

We are committed to ensuring diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout our company and celebrate difference in all that we do. We believe our people are our greatest asset and by supporting and incorporating their diverse talents, knowledge, perspectives, and experiences we can strengthen our relationships within our community and influence real change.

We are committed to building a team that represents a wide variety of backgrounds, perspectives, gender, skills and abilities. We are also committed to fostering meaningful change within our organisation and community, including First Nations communities, through the implementation and embedding of our Reconciliation Action Plan.

You can find out more about the great work that we do here.

How to apply

Applications will be reviewed as they are submitted, so please apply now by providing your CV along with a brief cover letter. We would love to hear why you are interested in this role and Spark Renewables, what skills and experience you would bring and how you’d contribute to our team and our work.

Please submit your application and any questions you may have to people@sparkrenewables.com.

Apply for a Procurement Manager role at Spark Renewables

• Join a growing team and be part of a leading renewable energy company.
• Enjoy hybrid flexibility with a stunning Manly office; other east coast locations considered.
• Be part of a collaborative, values-driven team with great culture and benefits.

Our development pipeline has picked up pace with the flagship Dinawan Energy Hub project (wind, solar, battery energy storage system) having been awarded Access Rights and other key projects being actively pushed towards financial close.  To support this, we are expanding our delivery team and are looking for an experienced Procurement Manager to take ownership of key procurement packages critical to the delivery of Spark Renewables’ renewable energy pipeline.

The opportunity

Reporting to the Head of Procurement, you will manage end-to-end procurement for Spark Renewables’ major infrastructure projects, with a strong focus on wind farm procurement, as well as high voltage electrical works, solar farms, and BESS. This includes coordinating tender processes, evaluating proposals, engaging with internal and external stakeholders, and negotiating and finalising contracts in collaboration with the Legal team.

You will work closely with internal teams across project development, engineering, grid, legal, project delivery, commercial and finance, ensuring procurement decisions support the best project outcomes while upholding Spark Renewables’ values, and a strong focus on ethical sourcing, sustainability and First Nations participation.

This hands-on role is suited to someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about contributing to Australia’s renewable energy transition, as well as aligning with our values of integrity, collaboration, authenticity, and excellence.

What we’re looking for

• A self-starter with strong commercial acumen and a minimum of 5 years’ experience in procurement roles within renewable energy, power generation, or large-scale infrastructure.
• Tertiary qualifications in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Law, Commerce, Business, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Comfortable navigating complexity and known for bringing clarity, structure, and initiative to procurement processes.
• Demonstrated experience in managing end-to-end procurement activities across construction, supply, and service contracts, with minimal supervision.
• Solid understanding of legal and contractual frameworks relevant to construction and supply agreements.
• Strong skills in problem-solving, planning, negotiation, and communication.
• High attention to detail with a proven ability to manage intricate procurement processes effectively.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Why you’ll love working with us

We believe our culture is second to none, and our exceptional retention rate is testament to that. We are a team of passionate professionals from diverse backgrounds, united by our focus on sustainability and our purpose to build Australia’s renewable energy future.

Our team is supportive, and we have an open-minded, forward-thinking, and inclusive culture. We offer a range of employee benefits including flexible work arrangements, a hybrid work environment, great office location in Manly with ocean views, and a strong focus on professional development and health and wellbeing.  You also get the opportunity to work on impactful, future-focussed projects.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion

We are committed to ensuring diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout our company and celebrate difference in all that we do. We believe our people are our greatest asset and by supporting and incorporating their diverse talents, knowledge, perspectives, and experiences we can strengthen our relationships within our community and influence real change.

We are committed to building a team that represents a wide variety of backgrounds, perspectives, gender, skills and abilities. We are also committed to fostering meaningful change within our organisation and community, including First Nations communities, through the implementation and embedding of our Reconciliation Action Plan.

How to apply

If this role sounds like you, please apply by providing a covering letter specifically addressing the selection criteria together with your CV. Please direct any questions you may have to people@sparkrenewables.com. 

Apply for a Safety Manager role at Spark Renewables

• Join a growing team and be part of a leading renewable energy company.
• Enjoy hybrid flexibility with a stunning Manly office; other east coast locations considered.
• Be part of a collaborative, values-driven team with great culture and benefits.

Our project pipeline has expanded significantly, with a range of exciting new wind, solar and battery storage developments progressing across the National Electricity Market. To support this, we are growing our delivery team and are now looking for an experienced Safety Manager to drive a strong safety culture through leading the development, implementation and management of our health and safety systems and process.

The opportunity

Reporting to our Head of Delivery, you will lead the development, implementation, and management of all Health and Safety (H&S) policies, systems, and programs at Spark Renewables. This key role ensures all projects, from development to operations, comply with regulations and adhere to our safety standards and values. 

In this newly created role, you will drive a safety culture across our business, sites, and contractors, focusing on active safety management, reporting, and analysis. You’ll report safety statistics, trends and risks to senior management, developing and implementing controls for all safety risks. Some of your duties will include: 

• Managing, developing and implementing H&S strategies and systems, considering renewable energy project challenges. 
• Ensuring all H&S compliance and reporting obligations are met according to relevant legislation and internal systems. 
• Overseeing the implementation and maintenance of ISO 45001 certification. 
• Managing all H&S reporting, including statutory, board, executive, and asset-specific reports. 
• Overseeing risk assessments, developing mitigation strategies, and implementing H&S protocols, audit programs, and emergency response plans. 
• Leading and promoting a strong safety culture through guidance, support, safety awareness training, campaigns, and incident investigations. 
• Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, including government agencies, to foster positive relationships and address H&S concerns. 
• Ensuring full engagement with external stakeholders on compliance obligations and acting as the escalation point for non-compliances. 
• Establishing KPIs and metrics to measure H&S performance, tracking progress for continuous improvement, and providing regular reports to Executive Leadership. 
• Managing and leading the Safety team, providing motivation, development, and overseeing performance. 

This hands-on role offers the opportunity to work closely with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders in a fast-paced and purpose-driven environment.

What we’re looking for

• 10+ years experience in health and safety management, ideally within the renewable energy or construction sector.
• Bachelor of Science (Health and Safety) or a related qualification. 
• In-depth knowledge of relevant H&S regulations, standards, ISO 45001 and best practices. 
• Solid track record of successfully implementing H&S programs on large-scale projects. 
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels. 
• Ability to manage multiple priorities at once whilst ensuring H&S teams are focused and fully engaged.  
• Excellent organisational skills, including strong analytical and solution focused abilities.  
• Incident Cause Analysis Method (ICAM) or equivalent investigation trained, with a White Card, and a current driver’s license.

Why you’ll love working with us

We believe our culture is second to none, and our exceptional retention rate is testament to that. We are a team of passionate professionals from diverse backgrounds, united by our focus on sustainability and our purpose to build Australia’s renewable energy future. 

Our team is supportive, and we have an open-minded, forward-thinking, and inclusive culture. We offer a range of employee benefits including flexible work arrangements, a hybrid work environment, great office location in Manly with ocean views, and a strong focus on professional development and health and wellbeing.  You also get the opportunity to work on impactful, future-focussed projects. 

Diversity, equity, and inclusion

We are committed to ensuring diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout our company and celebrate difference in all that we do. We believe our people are our greatest asset and by supporting and incorporating their diverse talents, knowledge, perspectives, and experiences we can strengthen our relationships within our community and influence real change. 

We are committed to building a team that represents a wide variety of backgrounds, perspectives, gender, skills and abilities. We are also committed to fostering meaningful change within our organisation and community through the implementation and embedding of our Reconciliation Action Plan. 

You can find out more about the great work that we do here.

How to apply

If this role sounds like you, please apply by providing a covering letter specifically addressing the selection criteria together with your CV. Please direct any questions you may have to people@sparkrenewables.com. 

Apply for a Development Officer role at Spark Renewables

• Be part of an exciting company in the growing renewable energy sector.
• Manly office with ocean views and an enjoyable hybrid work environment.
• Permanent, full-time position with great benefits, immediate start.

Our project pipeline has expanded significantly, with a range of exciting new wind, solar and battery storage developments progressing across the National Electricity Market. To support this growth, we are expanding our Development team and are now looking for a Development Officer to help us deliver our high-quality renewable energy projects. 

Spark Renewables is a growing renewable energy company, developing and building projects to lead the renewable energy transition in Australia.  

How we do business matters to us. We pride ourselves in our commitment to do what’s right and we always operate with integrity, transparency, and authenticity. We care about the land we build on, working closely with landowners, local communities, and all levels of government to develop solutions that help decarbonise the energy sector, whilst also driving positive social and environmental outcomes at a local level. 

The opportunity

Reporting directly to our Development Manager and working closely with the whole Development team, you will play a key role in supporting the team across all stages of project development, from early-stage site identification and feasibility assessment, through to securing land agreements, obtaining planning and grid approvals, managing procurement processes, preparing for construction, and progressing projects to financial close.   

This is a hands-on role that offers the opportunity to work closely with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders in a fast-paced and purpose-driven environment.  Some of your duties will include: 

• Assisting with the preparation, review and submission of environmental assessments and planning documents, and management of external consultants. 
• Preparing community engagement materials (letters, newsletters, posters) and participating in stakeholder engagement with landowners, community members, First Nations groups, government agencies and other stakeholders. 
• Undertaking site identification and selection research for renewable energy projects.  
• Performing due diligence on potential project acquisitions.
• Supporting and preparing materials for Renewable Energy Zone tenders, Capacity Investment Scheme and Power Purchase Agreement processes.

This wonderful opportunity will give you exposure to all aspects of renewable energy development and the chance to be mentored closely by experienced Development Managers. 

What we’re looking for

• You will have 1-3 years’ experience in the energy sector with a relevant degree (e.g. planning, environmental science, engineering).
• You’ll have strong project management skills and be well organised.
• You’ll have great communication skills to contribute to a range of stakeholder engagement activities.
• You thrive in a fast-paced environment without compromising attention to detail and the quality of your work.
• GIS mapping skills are preferred, and ideally hold an Australian Driver’s Licence.
• And importantly you have a genuine interest in and passion for the renewable energy sector.

Why you’ll love working with us

In our view, our culture is second to none. We are a team of passionate professionals from diverse backgrounds, united by our focus on sustainability and our purpose to build Australia’s renewable energy future. 

Our team is supportive, and we have an open-minded, forward-thinking, and inclusive culture. We offer a range of employee benefits including flexible work arrangements, a hybrid work environment, great office location in Manly with ocean views, and a strong focus on professional development and health and wellbeing.  You also get the opportunity to work on impactful, future-focussed projects and be supported with tools and training to grow in the role. 

Diversity, equity, and inclusion

We are committed to ensuring diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout our company and celebrate difference in all that we do. We believe our people are our greatest asset and by supporting and incorporating their diverse talents, knowledge, perspectives, and experiences we can strengthen our relationships within our community and influence real change. 

We are committed to building a team that represents a wide variety of backgrounds, perspectives, gender, skills and abilities. We are also committed to fostering meaningful change within our organisation and community through the implementation and embedding of our Reconciliation Action Plan. 

You can find out more about the great work that we do here.

How to apply

Applications will be reviewed as they are submitted, so please apply now by providing your CV along with a brief cover letter. We’d love to hear:  

• Why you’re interested in this role and in Spark Renewables.
• What relevant skills and experience you would bring.
• How you’d contribute to our team and the work we do.

Please submit your application and any questions you may have to people@sparkrenewables.com.