Join us in driving impactful change by transforming the NSW electricity system!
Play a lead role in the delivery of strategic communication outcomes for the state’s largest Renewable Energy Zone
- Temporary role to Jan 2030 – Fulltime at 35 hours per week plus FlexTime
- Armidale, Newcastle or Sydney office location and Hybrid working from home and office supported
- Salary range from $149,739 to $173,174 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
The Manager Project Communications and Engagement delivers strategic communications work for the New England Renewable Energy Zone project team and Community Engagement and Media team to ensure high quality and timely communications outputs for EnergyCo.
The role develops communications strategies and plans for major initiatives to effectively manage engagement with various community, industry and NSW Government agency stakeholders. It also coordinates the project teams’ responses to all media enquiries and ministerial requests such as talking points, contentious issues briefs and event briefs.
About You
You are a collaborative and influential communications professional who builds strong relationships across teams to support cohesive, strategic messaging. With experience delivering high‑profile, politically sensitive projects under significant media scrutiny, you remain calm, exercise sound judgement, and manage complex information with clarity and discretion.
You engage confidently with diverse external stakeholders, fostering trust and constructive partnerships that enhance communication outcomes and organisational reputation. A natural leader, you influence without authority and guide others to maintain consistent, high‑quality communication. Your strategic mindset and proactive approach enable you to anticipate risks, navigate competing priorities, and deliver effective, reliable results.
Essential Requirements
- Tertiary qualifications in communications or other relevant discipline and/or equivalent relevant experience
- Capacity and willingness to travel to regional locations, and to work outside of core business hours in the morning, evening and on weekends.
For more information read the full Role Description: Manager Project Communications and Engagement
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.
Please also note, to be eligible for an ongoing role in the NSW Public Sector you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident. For temporary and casual roles, you need to hold a valid visa giving you permission to work in Australia as required by the role.
Applications close on Monday 6 April 2026 at 11:55PM.
Should you require further information about the role please contact the Hiring Manager, Julian Watson via email julian.watson@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?
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, Talent Acquisition Project Lead on eloise.fleck@dcceew.nsw.gov.au or on 02 8275 1709 (please mention reference number 548377).
If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander use our Aboriginal applicants guide to assist with applying for roles or our Aboriginal Career pathways team at AEX@dcceew.nsw.gov.au for a yarn.
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