Join us in driving impactful change by transforming the NSW electricity system!
Use your communication and campaign expertise to contribute to the transformation of the NSW electricity system
- Permanent full-time role at 35 hours per week plus FlexTime
- Sydney or NSW location by negotiation
- Hybrid working from home and office supported
- Salary range from $120,859 to $133,183 plus super and leave loading
EnergyCo NSW is spearheading the transition to renewable energy to deliver clean electricity to the people of NSW as coal-fired power stations near closure.
About the Opportunity
Our EnergyCo NSW Community Engagement and Media team is currently seeking to appoint a Strategic Communications Advisor Campaigns to coordinate communications collateral, events and activities that are part of communications campaigns for EnergyCo. This role also prepares project plans and hands-on event support
About You
To be successful in the role, you will have the demonstrated ability to project manage communication campaigns and events and coordinate multiple effective communication activities under time pressure and prioritising competing work tasks.
You will have a genuine interest and experience in maintaining a thorough and current understanding of issues across all projects that may impact campaign deliverables.
Essential Requirements
- Tertiary qualifications in communications, and/or relevant experience.
- Capacity and willingness to travel to regional locations, and to work outside of core business hours in the evening and on weekends.
For more information read the full Role Description: Strategic Communications Advisor Campaigns
Who we are?
The Energy Corporation of NSW (EnergyCo) is a statutory corporation established under the Energy and Utilities Administration Act 1987 and governed by its Board, appointed by the Minister for Energy. EnergyCo is a Staff Agency employing all EnergyCo staff and is an agency related to the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW).
EnergyCo plays a pivotal role in the NSW Government’s Electricity Infrastructure Roadmap, which aims to transform the state’s electricity system into one that is cheap, clean, and reliable. As Infrastructure Planner under the Electricity Infrastructure Investment Act 2020, EnergyCo is responsible for leading the delivery of the State’s first five Renewable Energy Zones (REZs) and the first two priority transmission infrastructure projects (PTIPs), which are located in the Central-West Orana, New England, South West, Hunter-Central Coast, and Illawarra regions. We work closely with communities, investors, and industry to investigate, plan, recommend and coordinate generation, storage and network infrastructure projects.
We acknowledge the ongoing custodial responsibilities of the Aboriginal peoples of NSW to care for Country and water and are committed to establishing meaningful partnerships with Aboriginal peoples in the management of the environment.
To Apply
If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.
Applications close on Monday 18 November at 11:55PM.
Should you require further information about the role please contact Lucy Hughes-Jones, Director Community Engagement and Media, EnergyCo via lucy.hughesjones@dpie.nsw.gov.au.
A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months.
Our goal is to build a workforce that not only represents but also understands and serves the diverse communities of New South Wales. We are committed to making our state a vibrant and inclusive place to live, work, and thrive for everyone. Our workforce represents people of all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, the LGBTQI+ community, and people from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
Looking for more information or assistance in applying?
If you require an adjustment for your application process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team by emailing dcceew.ta@dpie.nsw.gov.au or contacting Eloise Fleck on 0448 782 700 (please mention reference number 539321).
If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander use our Aboriginal applicants guide to assist with applying for roles or contact our Aboriginal Career pathways team for a yarn.
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