Interconnection Project Coordinator, Megapack Energy

Join Tesla Energy’s fast-paced Sales Engineering team as an Interconnection Project Coordinator, contributing to utility-scale battery energy storage system (BESS) projects that are shaping Australia's renewable energy future. Operating at the heart of Tesla's technology, business development, and BESS deployments, this role blends technical breadth with coordination to drive grid connection workstreams and initiatives.

We are seeking a technically minded individual, who excels in stakeholder management and communication, to support all aspects of the grid connections lifecycle and ensure streamlined workstream processors and coordination. You will be responsible for digesting complex technical information – such as grid interconnection details or regulatory reforms – and effectively relay it to relevant parties, fostering seamless collaboration across diverse groups.

This is a full-time role based in Melbourne or Sydney and is ideal for self-directed, passionate individuals who thrive in dynamic, entrepreneurial environments and want to accelerate their career through cross-functional collaboration and leadership development.

• Act as the primary point of contact for grid connection in Australia, managing relationships and communication with customers, consultants, network service providers, operators, and internal teams. 

• Coordinate timely submission of interconnection studies and documentation to Transmission Network Service Providers (TNSPs) and market operators. 

• Collect, maintain and verify Product technical data essential for grid connection designs, approvals, and seamless BESS implementations. 

• Actively manage records for interconnection agreements, policies, permits and compliance materials, and adapt to changing requirements. 

• Develop and maintain project tracking systems and generate status updates on grid connection efforts to drive timely results. 

• Facilitate coordination between Tesla policy and technical engineering teams on National Electricity Rules (NER) developments and reforms. 

• Degree or diploma in Electrical Engineering, Renewable Energy, Energy Systems, or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years in project coordination or process administration, with proven success in fast-paced environments.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, particularly explaining technical concepts and requesting actions from diverse audiences.
• Project planning skills: Scheduling, budgeting, milestone tracking, and delivering outcomes in complex settings.
• Ability to learn quickly, collaborate, and work independently.
• Understanding of the energy sector, National Electricity Market (NEM), grid connection processes, and renewables (preferred but not required)