Join us in driving impactful change by transforming the NSW electricity system!
Use your critical thinking and financial analysis skills to manage the funding facilities for the delivery of EnergyCo’s multi billion dollar capital program
- Permanent full-time role at 35 hours per week plus FlexTime
- Sydney or Newcastle location
- 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
Our EnergyCo NSW Finance and Operations team is currently seeking to appoint a Senior Manager Transmission Acceleration Facility (TAF) and Regulatory to support the Chief Financial Officer to manage and oversee the TAF including managing EnergyCo’s regulatory submissions (such as the annual Contribution Determination) and ensuring the provision of timely and accurate information and expert advice.
This role is a trusted advisor to EnergyCo’s Chief Financial Officer and the leadership team on project funding and assurance to support delivery of project and policy outcomes. The role has a critical function in ensuring the compliant yet effective use of the TAF which is the key funding mechanism for EnergyCo’s major project development costs.
About the Transmission Acceleration Facility (TAF)
The TAF is a revolving capital facility with the purpose of accelerating the development of transmission infrastructure and other enabling projects required to meet the Electricity Infrastructure Roadmap objectives for affordable and reliable supply of energy. The TAF operates to bridge the gap between when costs are incurred by EnergyCo and when they are recovered from network operators.
TAF, governed by the TAF Investment Committee, is a $1.2-2 billion financing facility established to enable fast tracking and de-risking the delivery of critical transmission infrastructure by providing revenue certainty for projects and investors.
About You
To be successful in the role, you will have extensive experience in delivering financial management advice and services that are supportive of rapid organisational growth and changing operating environment while upholding ethical and professional standards and ensuring robust financial governance.
You have a track record of successfully delivering financial reports and budgets in an operational and project environment, cashflow management within limited funding envelopes, project performance reporting and forecasting functions.
You are a leader with strong communication skills and the demonstrated ability to build the confidence and support of stakeholders, clients and peers to manage diverse and frequently urgent and competing business requests and demand deadlines in a complex, demanding environment of significant change.
Your financial expertise and knowledge of the application of the NSW Government Sector finance legislation, directions and policies, and Australian Accounting Standards enables you to understand and respond to the complex regulatory and commercial environment in which EnergyCo operates and identify and respond to potential risks and opportunities.
Essential Requirements
- Degree qualification in Commerce or Business, and membership of CPA Australia or the Institute of Charter Accountants Australia New Zealand.
For more information read the full Role Description: Senior Manager TAF and Regulatory
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 Fiona Cushing, Chief Financial Officer, EnergyCo via fiona.cushing@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 539407).
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