Title: Project Development Specialist

Location: Melbourne

Job Type: Full Time Hybrid

Travel: Regular travel to regional Australian project sites (and other AU cities)

Join the Clean Energy Revolution!

Are you ready to shape the future of sustainable energy? Hydrostor, a pioneer in Advanced Compressed Air Energy Storage (A-CAES) systems, is seeking a dynamic Project Development Specialist to support our charge in Australia. We’re enabling the energy transition to a cleaner, more reliable electricity grid, and invite you to be at the forefront of this groundbreaking journey.

Why Hydrostor?

Our cutting-edge A-CAES technology is uniquely positioned to revolutionize the energy landscape. Join us as we lead the way in shaping a greener, more sustainable future.

Your Mission:

As a Project Development Specialist with Hydrostor in Australia you will help support the planning and development of major A-CAES long duration storage projects across the region from early stages through to financial close.

Your Day-to-Day Adventures:

Project Development Coordination

• Support the structured planning and development of major infrastructure projects through coordination of land access, approvals, and early-stage delivery frameworks.
• Work alongside the SVP of Project Execution and project leadership team to align regulatory, commercial, and technical inputs into a cohesive delivery strategy.
• Assist with the implementation of post-approval conditions and ensure documentation is in place for compliance with Development Approvals and regulatory obligations.

Approvals & Compliance Support

• Coordinate Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) activities, including consultant inputs, reporting milestones, and engagement with planning authorities.
• Support the tracking and delivery of post-approval and compliance documentation, including evidence registers and planning condition trackers.
• Assist with the preparation of landholder agreements, easements, and other land tenure documents.

Reporting & Stakeholder Interface

• Prepare clear, structured reports, presentations, and dashboards for internal project teams, executive leadership, regulatory bodies, and external stakeholders.
• Support engagement tracking and documentation related to stakeholder, community, and Indigenous engagement activities.
• Coordinate the collation of materials for Steering Committee meetings, including decision papers and action tracking.

Financial Close & Due Diligence

• Assist in preparing and maintaining project data rooms and responding to equity investor and lender due diligence requirements.
• Support financial close activities by gathering, validating, and packaging key development documentation and compliance evidence.
• Contribute to the development of business case inputs and assist in budget tracking and reporting to internal stakeholders.

Business Analysis & Delivery Readiness

• Map project workflows and develop tools to track progress across land, stakeholder, technical, and approval workstreams.
• Identify process improvement opportunities to support the transition from development to execution phase.
• Ensure alignment between regulatory conditions, community agreements, and project planning to reduce risk and enable smooth mobilisation.

Who You Are:

We are looing to appoint a Project Development Specialist to join our growing, dynamic team in Melbourne Australia.

The successful candidate will have demonstrable experience in the project development life cycle ideally within a relatable industry on large scale complex projects in the region.

The ideal candidate will bring a proactive and collaborative approach with effective communication and relationship building skills, as you will interact with various stakeholders both internally and externally across multiple locations and projects.

What You Bring:

• 7–15 years’ experience in project development or operational roles within mining, energy, or infrastructure sectors.
• Prior experience in roles such as Project Coordinator, Junior Project Manager, or Superintendent in a processing plant / power plant.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare project reports and presentations for senior management, boards, or funding partners.
• Experience coordinating approvals, compliance deliverables, or landholder/stakeholder inputs.
• Experience in the development of high-level project schedules during early development phases.
• Exposure to budget tracking, business case inputs, or project cost coordination.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with reporting tools (e.g. Power BI, Procore) is desirable.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail

Desirable Attributes

• Knowledge of the environmental planning systems, including EIS and State Significant Development pathways.
• Familiarity with land access processes, Indigenous engagement, or community benefit agreements.
• Experience in supporting due diligence processes or financial close activities.
• Interest in renewable energy, energy storage, or sustainability-focused infrastructure development.

To Apply:

To apply for this position click “Easy Apply” to submit your resume.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected to move forward in the interview process will be contacted.

For more information on Hydrostor and the exciting journey we’re on visit our website at www.hydrostor.ca

Equal Opportunity Employer

At Hydrostor, we know that fostering an inclusive workplace, which values diversity, inclusion, and belonging is paramount to our success.

To fulfill our mission, we need people who come from all backgrounds and walks of life, who bring diverse perspectives with wide-ranging experiences, and who share in our common passion to drive innovation and change the global energy landscape.

Hydrostor proudly embraces the principles of equal opportunity and inclusion. We are committed to providing opportunities for all employees and candidates. We ensure that all qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, creed, colour, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental, pregnancy, citizenship status, veteran status, disability, or any other protected status protected by applicable law.

Hydrostor is committed to making our application and interview process accessible to everyone, and we encourage applications from people with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation at any stage, please contact us at careers@hydrostor.ca. In your application, we welcome you to specify your preferred pronouns (e.g. she/her/hers, he/him/his, they/them/theirs, etc.)