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

Contribute to the coordination, development and delivery of 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

• Fulltime role at 35 hours per week plus FlexTime
• Temporary opportunity up to October 2028
• Sydney or Newcastle location with hybrid working from home and office supported
• Salary range from $129,464 to $142,665 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 Project Delivery team is currently seeking to appoint a Senior Project and Policy Officer to coordinate and manage complex projects that shape strategic policy, legislative advice, and infrastructure delivery across the energy sector. These 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 Delivery team manages the strategic development and delivery of major enabling infrastructure projects which support the construction of Renewable Energy Zones across the State.

This role manages all stages of project planning and delivery, coordinating across technical workstreams and engaging stakeholders to achieve high-impact outcomes. Key responsibilities include:

• delivering core project management functions
• collaborating with multidisciplinary teams within EnergyCo and across government
• monitoring and reporting against project budgets and business plans
• facilitating procurement processes, negotiations, and approvals
• supporting feasibility studies, due diligence, technical assessments, and cost-benefit analyses
• analysing regulatory frameworks and contributing to intergovernmental reforms
• identifying and mitigating project risks
• preparing briefings, reports, and documentation to support evidence-based decision-making in a dynamic environment.

About You
You’re a collaborative and adaptable professional with strong experience delivering complex projects and policy initiatives in fast-paced, high-pressure environments. You are comfortable working across diverse technical teams with shifting priorities and you bring a hands-on approach to your work. Your experience with project delivery includes managing competing deadlines, coordinating inputs, and maintaining strong project controls. Your organisational skills are a standout, with proven ability to manage documentation, your time and resources effectively. Experience in contract management or service provider procurement is an advantage.

You bring sharp problem-solving skills and sound judgment on complex challenges, using evidence and strategic thinking to assess risks, shape options, and deliver practical, forward-thinking solutions. Confident and credible with senior stakeholders, you know how to influence outcomes and drive progress. With a strong grasp of government processes, regulatory frameworks and community expectations, you’re able to provide clear, high-impact advice on policy and project issues that matter.

Essential Requirements

• Degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience
  
  

For more information read the full Role Description: Senior Project and Policy 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 Tuesday 26^th September at 11:55PM.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Joanna Hole, Strategic Manager Program Controls via joanna.hole@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.

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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 Amy Clifton, Talent Acquisition Specialist on amy.clifton@dcceew.nsw.gov.au or 02 4927 3146 (please mention reference number 544363).

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