Join us in driving impactful change by transforming the NSW electricity system!
Play a lead role in coordinating, developing and delivering enabling infrastructure projects that support the Government’s plan to transform the NSW energy system into one that is affordable, clean and reliable for everyone
- Two temporary 4 year full-time roles at 35 hours per week plus Flextime
- Sydney, Newcastle or NSW location by negotiation
- Hybrid working from home and office supported
- Salary from $161,614 to $179,232 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
EnergyCo’s Project Interface and Strategic Coordination Branch is currently seeking to appoint two Strategic Delivery Managers to lead the coordinated development and delivery of complex, dynamic and high-profile programs and projects for the development of built form, social, economic and environmental infrastructure. These programs and projects are essential for delivering the NSW Government Electricity Infrastructure Roadmap and supporting EnergyCo’s role as Infrastructure Planner of the declared Renewable Energy Zones.
The Project Interface and Strategic Coordination branch collaborates closely with various project and corporate branches of EnergyCo as well as a diverse range of relevant government agencies to drive the scoping, coordination and delivery of state-wide enabling infrastructure and related programs across roads and transport, ports capacity and infrastructure, workforce accommodation, telecommunications, water and waste management and other logistic and supply chains.
These opportunities are in two different teams within the Project Interface and Strategic Coordination Branch. The individual roles are:
- Strategic Delivery Manager – Strategic Coordination and Interface Management. The primary responsibilities of this role are to:
- Drive the development of high-quality strategic advice that shapes the direction of EnergyCo's interactions with cross-government agencies and influences key project outcomes.
- Cultivate robust, trusted relationships with senior stakeholders across various sectors, ensuring seamless collaboration and communication.
- Lead engagement and consultation initiatives to strategically align stakeholder priorities and foster consensus on critical projects.
- Oversee comprehensive program governance frameworks and implement proactive risk management strategies.
- Identify and champion opportunities for optimising project development and execution.
- Manage and resolve emerging issues with agility and foresight, ensuring minimal disruption to project timelines and objectives.
- Strategic Delivery Manager – Priority Projects. The primary responsibilities of this role are to:
- Strategically oversee the management and delivery of major infrastructure projects
- Foster collaboration among multidisciplinary teams within EnergyCo and across government.
- Lead procurement processes, negotiations, and approvals at the executive level, ensuring that strategic objectives are met and stakeholder interests are safeguarded.
- Drive evidence-based decision-making by guiding and deeply analysing comprehensive feasibility studies, due diligence, technical assessments, and cost-benefit analyses to inform strategic outcomes.
- Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and challenges and deliver strategic advice to senior management.
- Prepare and present high-level project reports and documentation which articulate project status, critical issues, and strategic recommendations.
About You
To be successful in the role, you will have extensive experience in managing a portfolio of complex, dynamic and high-profile programs/projects with significant impacts for the organisation's objectives. Your track record reflects a commitment to driving interconnected projects to successful completion while consistently achieving high-quality standards.
As a dynamic leader, you have exceptional communication and interpersonal skills that enhance your ability to anticipate and manage stakeholder needs and expectations. You excel at collaboratively navigating conflicts among competing priorities and skilfully influencing decision-makers to drive action and achieve outcomes that align with EnergyCo’s ambitious vision for the State’s energy transition.
You are adept at steering program governance, strategically identifying and managing risks, and engaging with stakeholders to align portfolio interdependencies and program deliverables. You are known for your ability to collect, analyse and synthesize information from various sources to deliver timely strategic advice to executive-level stakeholders on a range of nuanced issues.
As a self-motivated professional, you consistently deliver with confidence and composure under time constraints, while upholding confidentiality and demonstrating diplomacy in all interactions. You have experience managing a multi-faceted team and cultivating a collaborative, solutions-oriented team environment.
Essential Requirements
- Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline or relevant equivalent experience.
- Proven ability to develop and implement systems and processes to underpin high quality program delivery.
- Ability to plan and transition teams through change initiatives and evaluate progress and outcomes to inform future delivery.
For more information read the full Role Description: Strategic Delivery Manager
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 Monday 11 November 2024 at 11:55PM.
Should you require further information about the role please contact Azaria Dobson, Executive Director Infrastructure Interface and Coordination, EnergyCo via azaria.dobson@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 539570).
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