Executive General Manager, Development & Sustainability
About the Organisation
CleanCo is driving Queensland’s renewable energy transition, delivering clean energy solutions to help businesses thrive in a net-zero future. As a major provider of renewable energy, CleanCo is building a 5GW portfolio of wind and solar generation complemented by hydro, gas, and storage assets. Through these efforts, CleanCo is creating long-term benefits for regional Queensland while supporting the state’s ambition of achieving 80% renewable energy by 2035.
At a time when the imperative to decarbonise our economy has never been greater, CleanCo is committed to delivering positive social and environmental outcomes for its people, customers, and communities.
About the Role
The Executive General Manager, Development & Sustainability is a key executive leadership role responsible for driving CleanCo’s strategic growth by overseeing the origination, development, and sustainability of its expanding fleet of clean generation assets. As a member of the Executive Leadership Team and a strategic partner to the CEO, this role shapes CleanCo’s future by identifying, initiating, and progressing the next generation of renewable energy projects, ensuring alignment with CleanCo’s commercial strategy and broader sustainability commitments.
Fully accountable for leading CleanCo’s development pipeline, this role provides strategic oversight of major renewable energy projects, including wind, solar, hydro, and energy storage. The Executive General Manager ensures project feasibility, commercial viability, and long-term sustainability while delivering meaningful economic and social benefits to the communities in which CleanCo operates. In an evolving energy landscape, the role requires the ability to lead through complexity, drive innovation, and navigate external challenges with resilience.
About you
To be successful in this role, you will bring extensive executive leadership experience in large-scale project development, with a demonstrated ability to lead the full lifecycle of major renewable energy projects. You will hold a tertiary qualification in engineering, business, sustainability, or a related discipline, complemented by at least 10 years of senior leadership experience in energy infrastructure, project origination, or strategic development.
Your ability to lead large, high-performing teams in dynamic, fast-paced environments will be essential. You will possess deep commercial acumen, strong financial and contract negotiation expertise, and the ability to influence complex stakeholder networks across government, industry, and local communities. Your strategic mindset, combined with a hands-on approach to problem-solving, will enable you to navigate regulatory, financial, and operational challenges while keeping CleanCo at the forefront of the clean energy transition.
A champion for sustainability, you will drive CleanCo’s commitment to responsible development, ensuring that economic, environmental, and social impacts are considered at every stage. Your leadership will foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement, empowering your team to deliver results while maintaining CleanCo’s values of being Curious, Collaborative, Genuine, and Courageous.
Get Involved
This is a rare opportunity for an experienced executive to make a meaningful impact in a purpose-driven organisation that is shaping Queensland’s energy future. If you are ready to lead transformational projects, drive sustainability outcomes, and contribute to a legacy of clean energy innovation, we would love to hear from you.
To Apply
To submit your application or if you need more information, get in touch with Joel Martin at joel@4020consult.com.
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