Renewables & Transmission

Powering the people behind Australia’s energy transition.

From project development and grid connection through to construction, commissioning and operations, we connect organisations with the specialist talent required to deliver the next generation of energy.

Sector Expertise

Specialist recruitment for a rapidly evolving energy market.

Resourceful Recruitment partners with developers, asset owners, network businesses, engineering consultancies, technology providers and delivery partners across renewable generation, storage and transmission.

Our consultants combine deep industry knowledge with established talent networks. We recruit technical, project, commercial and leadership capability across the full project lifecycle, including hard-to-find candidates who are not actively in the market.

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Sector-embedded consultants

Specialists with established renewable energy and transmission networks.

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Full-lifecycle capability

Support from origination and development through to operating assets.

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Emerging technology reach

Talent across storage, hydrogen, microgrids and evolving energy technologies.

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National delivery

Recruitment networks supporting energy projects across Australia.

The Markets We Support

Capability across generation, storage and the grid.

Specialist recruitment informed by the commercial, technical and delivery realities of modern energy projects.

Generation

Renewable Generation

We support organisations developing, delivering and operating renewable generation assets across Australia.

  • Onshore and offshore wind
  • Utility-scale and commercial solar
  • Hydro energy
  • Waste to energy
  • Renewable project development
  • Operations and asset optimisation
Storage

Storage & Emerging Technology

We recruit the technical and commercial capability behind dispatchable energy, new technology and system flexibility.

  • Battery Energy Storage Systems
  • Pumped hydro energy storage
  • Hydrogen
  • Microgrids and distributed energy
  • Electric vehicles and charging
  • Emerging energy technologies
Grid

Transmission & Grid Connection

We connect network businesses and project proponents with the expertise required to strengthen and connect the energy system.

  • Transmission lines and substations
  • Grid connection and power systems
  • Network planning and modelling
  • Protection, control and SCADA
  • Electrical design and commissioning
  • System operations and reliability
Delivery

Development & Project Delivery

We recruit across the disciplines that take projects from an early opportunity through approvals, construction and operation.

  • Origination and development
  • Land access and community engagement
  • Environment, planning and approvals
  • Commercial and procurement
  • Construction and commissioning
  • Operations and maintenance
Project Lifecycle

Recruitment support from origination to optimisation.

Our networks cover the people required to develop, connect, deliver and operate renewable energy and transmission assets.

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Origination & Development

Market analysis, site selection, land, approvals, commercial strategy and investment.

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Design & Grid Connection

Engineering, network studies, connection applications, technical design and procurement.

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Construction & Commissioning

Project delivery, construction management, quality, HSE, commissioning and handover.

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Operations & Optimisation

Asset management, operations, maintenance, reliability, performance and commercial optimisation.

Areas of Expertise

The capability required to move energy projects forward.

We recruit technical specialists, project professionals, commercial leaders and business support across renewables and transmission.

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Development, Land & Approvals

Origination, project development, land access, stakeholder and community engagement, environment, planning and approvals.

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Engineering & Technical

Electrical, power systems, grid connection, civil, structural, mechanical, controls, SCADA, design and technical assurance.

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Project Delivery & Commercial

Project and construction management, project controls, contracts, procurement, finance, risk, commissioning and operations.

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Business & Leadership

Human resources, workforce development, sales, marketing, business support, heads of function, general management and C-suite.

Representative Roles

Specialists across development, engineering and delivery.

These examples reflect the broad technical and professional capability we recruit across Renewables & Transmission.

Technical & Project

  • Electrical and Power Systems Engineers
  • Grid Connection Engineers and Managers
  • Wind, Solar and BESS Engineers
  • Civil, Structural and Mechanical Engineers
  • Project and Construction Managers
  • Project Engineers and Design Managers
  • Planning, Estimating and Project Controls
  • Commissioning and Completions Professionals
  • SCADA, Controls and Automation Engineers
  • HSE, Environment and Quality Specialists

Development, Commercial & Leadership

  • Development Managers and Directors
  • Origination and Business Development Leaders
  • Land Access and Community Professionals
  • Commercial and Contracts Managers
  • Procurement and Supply Chain Professionals
  • Energy, Risk and Finance Analysts
  • Human Resources and Workforce Development
  • Heads of Engineering and Technology
  • General Managers and Functional Leaders
  • Chief Executive, Operating and Financial Officers
Recruitment Solutions

Built around your workforce requirements.

Flexible support for critical appointments, project mobilisation and long-term workforce planning.

Permanent Recruitment

We recruit technical, project and commercial professionals who add real capability. Candidates are assessed across competence, performance, motivation, behavioural fit and team alignment.

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Contractors & Workforce Solutions

Skilled professionals for short, medium and long-term assignments, including embedded secondment solutions. We manage onboarding, compliance, payroll and ongoing contractor support.

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Executive Search & Leadership Advisory

A discreet, senior-led search service combining targeted research, industry networks and behavioural assessment for executive and leadership appointments.

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Payroll Services

A fully managed solution for clients who source their own contractors. Our team handles onboarding, compliance, timesheets, payroll and invoicing to reduce administration and risk.

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How We Work

The Resourceful five-stage framework.

A clear, consistent process designed to improve accuracy, candidate experience and decision-making at every stage.

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Define

We clarify the role, its purpose, capability needs, team structure, behavioural expectations and project context.

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Map

We use talent mapping, industry insight and established networks to identify candidates across active and passive markets.

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Engage

Candidates are approached transparently and assessed for capability, experience, motivation and fit.

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Select

We present a focused shortlist supported by clear summaries, assessed capabilities and useful comparators.

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Support

We guide clients and candidates through interviews, references, offers, communication and onboarding.

Meet the Team

Your Renewables & Transmission recruitment specialists.

A dedicated team with established networks across developers, asset owners, networks, consultancies, technology providers and major projects.

Wayne McDonald
Wayne McDonald

Manager – Renewables & Transmission

Matt Gerhardt
Matt Gerhardt

Senior Recruitment Consultant – Renewables & Transmission

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