Join us in driving impactful change by transforming the NSW electricity system!

Be part of something BIG – join the team powering NSW’s clean energy future. 

• Exciting opportunity for a Principal Legal Officer to join an award winning team
• Temporary fulltime role at 35 hours per week plus FlexTime
• Sydney Office location & Hybrid working from home and office supported
• Salary range from $165,865 to $169,359 plus super and leave loading

EnergyCo is the Infrastructure Planner who is now delivering the Central-West Orana Renewable Energy Zone — a nation-leading project unlocking 4.5 GW of clean energy, billions in private investment, and 5,000+ construction jobs across approximately 20,000 square kilometres centred by Dubbo and Dunedoo, on the land of the Wiradjuri, Wailwan and Kamilaroi people.

We're recruiting key roles to help drive this major infrastructure build, including project oversight, contract management, site and design review, planning approvals, and more.
Please keep an eye out for current vacancies across our social media platforms and advertising platforms including Seek, Internal Jobs boards and I Work for NSW 

About the Opportunity
The EnergyCo Legal team plays a critical role in supporting the CWO REZ, providing expert advice on contracts, compliance, and dispute resolution. The Principal Legal Officer leads legal risk management, ensures obligations under project deeds are met and represents EnergyCo in complex negotiations with external stakeholders. Working in a dynamic and collaborative legal team, you’ll provide expert advice on complex electricity sector matters, from implementing the NSW Electricity Infrastructure Roadmap to advising on legislation such as the Electricity Infrastructure Investment Act 2020. You will lead legal aspects of state significant energy infrastructure transactions, support procurement processes, advise on access schemes for new generation and storage, and contribute to regulatory reform and policy development. Your work will span property, planning, procurement, and governance, directly influencing the delivery of major projects and helping to secure a more sustainable energy future for NSW.

About You
You are a proactive and strategic legal professional who thrives in fast-paced, complex environments. With sharp judgement and strong organisational skills, you deliver high-quality legal outcomes while navigating competing priorities. Confident and collaborative, you build trusted relationships across government, industry and the private sector bringing a solutions-focused approach and the ability to influence at all levels.

You bring demonstrated expertise in commercial transactions, ideally within the energy sector, with strengths in areas such as energy law, land acquisition, major projects, procurement, construction, or disputes. Backed by a strong foundation in administrative law, statutory interpretation and government processes, you are well placed to contribute to significant legal and reform initiatives that will shape the future of energy in NSW. If you are a curious learner who thrives off resilience and achieving goals – we want to hear from you!

Essential Requirements

• Admitted or qualified for admission as a Solicitor or Barrister in the Supreme Court of NSW and hold, or be eligible to hold, an NSW Practising Certificate.
  
  

For more information read the full Role Description: Principal Legal Officer

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 6^th October 2025 at 11:55PM.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Jacqui Fetchet, Special Counsel via jacqui.fetchet@energyco.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?

• Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace.
• How we encourage and support people with disability
• Information and adjustments for individual needs for the recruitment process and the workplace.
  
  

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 Amy Clifton, Talent Acquisition Specialist on amy.clifton@dcceew.nsw.gov.au or on 02 49273146 (please mention reference number 544114).

If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander use our Guide for Aboriginal Applicants to assist with applying for roles or contact our Aboriginal Career pathways team for a yarn.

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