Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?
Working to the protect the state’s environment and heritage.

• Internal expression of interest
• Temporary (Up to 14 August 2026)
• Full-time (35 hours per week)
• Office location upon negotiation across NSW, hybrid working supported
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $129,464 - $142,665 plus super

About the role

Join our dynamic Renewable Energy Sector Advisory team, where your passion for sustainability and strategic thinking will support the delivery of the NSW Electricity Infrastructure Roadmap. The role will lead development of strategic and clear policy advice to support the renewable energy sector, including maximising local content, supply chain resilience and skills and workforce capacity.

The role involves research, writing policy advice, working with NSW Government agencies and other key stakeholders such as the Energy Corporation, AusEnergy Limited, and Clean Energy Council on both policy development and implementation. If you’re driven by the prospect of shaping a greener future while advancing local economies, this role offers an exciting platform for impactful change. You can read more about our team’s work here. 

About You

You’re passionate about advancing clean energy solutions that support regional development and thrive on leading strategic policy projects in a collaborative environment. You have experience developing innovative policies and managing projects, excellent written and verbal communications skills and are detail-oriented and resilient to changing deadlines and priorities.  

Subject matter expertise on renewable energy sector supply chains and/or workforce development is welcome but not essential.  

Essential Requirements –

• A degree in a relevant discipline

For more information read the full Role Description:  Senior Policy and Project Officer RESA ECCS Clk Gde 9-10 RD.docx

To Apply

If you are interested in this role, please submit your application – including a copy of your resume and a cover letter outlining why you are interested in this opportunity.

Note: Please ensure you are an ongoing employee and that you have had a discussion with your Line Manager about this opportunity, prior to applying.

Applications close Tuesday 14^th October at 11:55PM.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Nicola Gabay via nicola.gabay@dcceew.nsw.gov.au or on 02 9895 6509.

Looking for more information or assistance in applying?

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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 Cassie Dryburgh on 0439 207 553 (please mention reference number 545671).

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