Senior Policy & Project Officer
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Job no: 549078
Work type: Temporary full-time
Location: Sydney
Categories: Advisory, Client Education, Business Analysis, Program Management, Project Management, Project Support, Policy Development, Net Zero and Sustainability, Energy Transition
Join us in driving impactful change by transforming the NSW electricity system!
Support the delivery of community focused initiatives, coordinating across government and industry partners to translate strategy into practical, on-the-ground outcomes
- Temporary, Full-time (35 hours per week) opportunity until February 2030.
- Based in Sydney CBD, & Hybrid working from home and office supported
- Salary ranges from $129,464 to $142,665 pa 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.
Our EnergyCo NSW Community Benefits team is currently seeking to appoint a Senior Policy and Project Officer.
The Strategic Policy & Project Officer role is responsible for managing and coordinating complex projects that deliver high‑quality strategic policy, legislative advice and infrastructure‑related work to inform decision‑making for the Energy Corporation of NSW.
The role leads end‑to‑end project planning, development and implementation across multiple, interconnected initiatives, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, to quality standards and in line with established project management methodologies.
Working closely with senior executives, the Minister’s Office and a wide range of government and industry stakeholders, the role provides evidence‑based analysis and trusted advice on energy policy and regulatory frameworks. It requires strong judgement, stakeholder engagement and writing skills to prepare clear, timely briefings and recommendations, manage consultations, and support informed decision‑making in a fast‑paced and high‑profile policy environment.
- You are an experienced project and delivery professional with a strong track record of leading and coordinating complex, high priority initiatives in a government or policy driven environment. You bring well-developed project management capability, with demonstrated experience planning, overseeing and delivering multiple, interconnected projects end-to-end, managing schedules, budgets, risks and dependencies while balancing competing priorities and tight timeframes.
- You have experience supporting the delivery of grant funded or program-based initiatives, including contributing to program design, funding processes, assessment, reporting and performance monitoring. You are comfortable working within governance, assurance and compliance frameworks and can translate program objectives into practical delivery actions.
- Experience in telecommunications or infrastructure programs is highly regarded, but not essential. You are a confident communicator with strong written skills and have demonstrated experience preparing clear, delivery focused advice, briefings and reports for senior executives and Ministers, while working effectively with a wide range of technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Demonstrated experience in project management, including managing schedules, budgets, risks, dependencies and multiple stakeholders.
- Experience supporting program or grant delivery, including contributing to funding processes, assessments, reporting, performance tracking and working within governance, probity and assurance frameworks.
- Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear, concise, delivery focused advice, briefings and reports for senior executives, Ministers and external partners
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.
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 note to be eligible to apply for this position you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident or hold a valid Australian working Visa for the duration of the appointment.
Applications close Monday 18 May 2026 at 11:55PM.
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 Celia Luis, Talent Acquisition Specialist on celia.t.luis@dcceew.nsw.gov.au or on 02 49273146 (please mention reference number 549078).
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