Head of Performance & Operations - Renewables

About the Company

Phillip Riley is proud to partner exclusively with MPower, a trusted Australian renewable energy company with more than 30 years of experience delivering innovative and reliable power solutions. MPower has built a strong reputation for its expertise in distribution-scale renewable generation, battery storage, and hybrid energy systems, serving government, utility, and corporate clients.

In 2025, MPower’s renewable energy and battery storage business was acquired by Wollemi Energy Group, a climate-focused investment firm dedicated to supporting the global transition to net zero. This new partnership provides MPower with the financial strength and strategic backing to accelerate its project pipeline and deliver a growing portfolio of high-quality distributed energy projects across Australia.

Together, MPower and Wollemi bring the technical capability, investment power, and long-standing industry relationships to play a leading role in Australia’s clean energy future.

Phillip Riley is proud to partner exclusively with MPower to deliver this recruitment campaign. This is a unique opportunity to join a business at the forefront of Australia’s renewable energy transition, backed by Wollemi Energy Group’s significant investment and ambitious growth pipeline.

About the Role

The Head of Asset Performance and Operations will lead the operational excellence and performance optimisation across the asset portfolio. This strategic role is responsible for establishing and managing remote monitoring and control systems, reviewing energy trading strategies, and ensuring maximum value creation from our assets. Leading a team of technicians

providing 24/7 monitoring and fault response this role is pivotal to maximising asset efficiency and minimising asset downtime.

• Establish and oversee a remote operations center providing 24/7 monitoring and control of unmanned renewable energy assets;
• Implement robust remote monitoring systems that enable real time performance tracking and fault detection;
• Develop standardised response protocols for various operational scenarios;
• Build and lead a team of technicians ensuring continuous operational oversight;
• Analyse asset performance data to identify optimization opportunities and performance trends;
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives to maximise energy generation and storage efficiency;
• Develop and maintain performance reporting frameworks with meaningful KPIs;
• Benchmark asset performance against industry standards and internal targets;
• Work with finance and commercial team to ensure alignment between operational capabilities and market opportunities;
• Identify and address budget or schedule variances early and promptly;
• Identify, mitigate, manage and report risk and risk controls;
• Ensure ESGC (Environmental, Social, Governance and Compliance) measured and impacts are considered and addressed through the projects;
• Ensure appropriate technical solutions are implemented across the pipelines of projects;
• Ensure compliance with technical specifications and industry standards;
• Establish, maintain and report quality standards for all project deliverables;
• Maintain sufficient understanding of renewable technologies to effectively evaluate proposals and guide employees and consultants;
• Coordinate with operations teams to ensure developed projects meet targeted operational requirements;
• Stay informed of technological developments and their implications for project development.

About You

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Energy Management, or related field;
• Proven experience in delivering renewable energy projects, particularly solar, battery storage, or hybrid systems;
• Experience in maintenance management and contractor oversight;
• Knowledge of SCADA systems, operational technology, and digital monitoring tools.
• Strong understanding of renewable energy technologies and construction methodologies;
• Solid understanding of the renewable energy landscape, including solar, BESS, hydro and emerging technologies

Why Join MPower?

This is a rare opportunity to join a growing Australian renewable energy company at an exciting stage of expansion, backed by significant investment from Wollemi Energy Group. You’ll work alongside an experienced leadership team, manage high-impact projects, and contribute directly to Australia’s clean energy transition.

Please Note

Phillip Riley has been exclusively retained by MPower to manage this recruitment process. All direct applications will be redirected to Phillip Riley for assessment. Unsolicited CVs submitted via other agencies will also be forwarded to Phillip Riley

How to Apply

In order to apply, please apply via the link, share a CV to ***email_hidden*** or call (08) 6182 2675 for more information