Senior Project Officer
- Join a highly collaborative, flexible, and inclusive team in a world-class organisation that is facilitating the energy transition
- Work at the forefront of Energy Operations within the NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
- Unique ongoing full-time opportunity to apply your project/program/policy skills in a technical operations area
- Play a key role within a supportive and high-performing team influencing positive outcomes
- Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
- Work Location: Parramatta / Hybrid working supported
- Classification / Grade / Band: Clerk Grade 9/10
- Hours Per Week: 35, flexible working options available
- Remuneration: Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $125,693 - $138,510 per annum plus Superannuation and Leave Loading
- Additional Benefits: Salary Packaging and Fitness Passport available
- Applications Close: Wednesday 4th June at 11:55pm
About the Team
The Pipeline and Gas Networks (P&GN) team within the Energy Operations branch of the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) is a unique team that is at the forefront of the gas and future fuels space in NSW including providing a significant safety and technical regulation role and key subject matter expertise across multiple gas related programs and policy areas of DCCEEW and ensuring that safety and technical risks are appropriately managed.
The P&GN team has several core primary functions including.
- Safety & Technical Regulation of Gas Networks
- Safety & Technical Regulation of Pipelines
- Administer the licensing function under the Pipelines Act
- Administer the Authority to Survey (ATS) function under the Pipelines Act
- Administer existing Licensed Pipeline Permits
- Administer the Pipeline Search function under the Pipelines Act
The team works directly with energy network operators, corrosion protection system operators, Standards Australia, Future Fuels CRC, Australian Pipelines and Gas Association and other NSW and jurisdictional regulators. Our focus is on influencing energy infrastructure operators to manage their assets in a manner prioritising public safety and energy security.
About the Role
The Pipelines and Gas Networks team in the Energy Operations branch is currently seeking to appoint a Senior Project Officer to manage compliance and licensing matters associated with gas distribution networks and licensed pipelines.
About You
You will work closely with industry and government stakeholders to ensure delivery of the legislative framework for gas networks, licenced pipelines and associated infrastructure. As a senior project officer in the team, you will have proven capability to ensure all reporting deadlines will be visible, complied with and reported on.
You will have proven capability in leading a team’s reporting deliverables as well as building trusted partnerships with senior industry members and can build and implement plans that align to the regulatory framework.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a small, dedicated and highly technical team together with significant opportunity to be a key contributor to ensure the gas energy infrastructure in NSW is fit to survive the energy transition.
If you are someone who enjoys working in an agile, fast-paced environment that can work on big picture issues without losing focus on the detail, this role is for you. The team is friendly and energetic, highly engaged, resilient and passionate about promoting a culture of best practice and transparency both internally and in the industries they regulate.
This opportunity presents a great opportunity to diversify your experience and work in an operational regulatory team in government while leveraging skills you have already developed in policy, program or project management.
Key Knowledge and Experience
Demonstrated experience in one or more of the following areas:
- Good working knowledge of management and compliance systems, and quality and/or regulatory processes.
- Experience in the development of project plans, procedures and schedules.
- The ability to understand technical concepts and translate them for a wider audience.
- Some exposure or knowledge of the energy industry, although not mandatory, would be highly regarded.
For more information review the role description: Senior Project Officer (Pipelines and Gas Networks)
Who we are
The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) works to protect the state’s environment and heritage. It leads the way on climate change, driving the sustainable transition to a net zero economy, powered by affordable, reliable, and clean energy.
DCCEEW conserves and protects the state’s natural environment. It manages the NSW national park estate, including its rich and diverse biodiversity and Aboriginal cultural heritage for future generations. DCCEEW also ensures sustainable management of water resources across the state, to support the environment, communities and industry.
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 Wednesday 4th June 2025 at 11:55PM.
Should you require further information about the role please contact Theo Polizogopoulos, A/Senior Manager, Pipelines and Gas Networks via theo.polizogopoulos@dpie.nsw.gov.au or on 0497 096 169.
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.
Looking for more information or assistance in applying?
Our Diversity team can assist to:
- provide alternative formats to apply
- make adjustments to the recruitment process
- offer information about workplace adjustments and support networks
We encourage people with disability to apply. If you have disability and require more information on adjustments and assistance to apply, contact the Diversity team on Diversity@DPIE.nsw.gov.au (please include reference number (542854).
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