Job Description

The world is making the shift to cleaner energy, slowly. The planet is changing, fast.

That’s why Akaysha builds, owns, and operates the most powerful mega-scale battery storage solutions of today, and it’s why we’ll continue to build more. But what we are really building is a better future for everyone we share the planet with.

With a 30GWh+ portfolio spanning APAC, the Americas, and the EU and a global team of over 200, should we slow down, or should the world catch up?

We are looking for a General Manager, Development to lead the origination and progression of large-scale battery storage and hybrid energy projects across Australia.

This role is accountable for shaping Akaysha’s Australian development pipeline, taking projects from early identification through to ready‑to‑build stage. You will combine strategic origination with disciplined project development, working closely with Commercial, Energy Markets and Finance & Investments to deliver technically viable, commercially robust projects aligned to long‑term portfolio value.

What you’ll be doing

• Lead the origination and development of large-scale battery storage and hybrid energy projects through to RTB stage
• Shape new opportunities based on electricity market dynamics, grid needs, planning policy and commercial drivers
• Guide projects through key development milestones, including land access, planning approvals and technical grid studies
• Build and manage a disciplined development pipeline, prioritising projects by value, risk and feasibility
• Partner with Commercial, Energy Markets and Finance & Investments to support investment alignment and decision making
• Lead stakeholder, landowner, regulator and community engagement with transparency and integrity, supported by in‑house community engagement specialists

How we work

• We take a disciplined, evidence‑led approach to development and investment decisions
• We collaborate across pillars to deliver commercially and technically strong outcomes
• We balance ambition with rigorous risk judgement
• We focus on building long‑term value through responsible development
• We leverage in‑house expertise to support high‑quality, scalable outcomes

What will set you up for success

• Extensive experience developing large‑scale renewable or energy infrastructure projects, ideally across battery or hybrid assets
• Strong understanding of electricity markets, planning policy, grid infrastructure and interconnection processes
• Proven success progressing projects from greenfield through to RTB or investment decision
• Commercial and financial capability, including a thorough understanding of project returns, risk and investment alignment
• Experience engaging landowners, communities, regulators and development partners
• A leadership style that balances ambition with disciplined risk judgement, enabling teams to deliver complex outcomes under tight timeframes

Why Akaysha

• The opportunity to shape one of Australia’s most significant battery storage development portfolios
• A senior role with direct influence over origination strategy and investment outcomes
• Exposure to global best practice across APAC, the Americas and the EU
• The chance to work at the intersection of development, markets and capital
• A values‑led organisation where development quality, integrity and safety matter

We’re committed to staying ahead of the curve and consider our people to be Akaysha’s greatest asset.

To foster career growth and well-being, we offer professional development support that includes an annual development allowance and additional paid time off, a flexible-use wellbeing allowance, paid parental leave, competitive compensation, performance-based bonuses and long-term incentives.

We believe diverse teams build better solutions for the planet and its people. We’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected, supported, and able to do their best work, no matter their background, identity, or lived experience.

Be part of today’s most tomorrow company.
Apply now.