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Ensuring a sustainable NSW through climate change and energy action

• Play a critical role in protecting NSW’s energy reliability and community safety during emergencies.
• Ongoing full-time 35 hour per week opportunity
• Location – Parramatta; attendance at office required
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $129,464 to $142,665+ super
  
  

We're looking for an experienced Senior Energy Emergency Management Officer to help lead NSW's all-hazards energy emergency management capability and protect the essential services communities rely on.

About the role
Lead emergency preparedness, response and recovery activities across electricity, gas, liquid fuels, water and wastewater, providing expert advice during incidents and coordinating with government, emergency services and industry partners. This is a hands-on role where you'll solve complex problems, represent the Department during emergencies and mentor other team members.

You'll work with a high level of autonomy and participate in the Energy Emergency Management Duty Officer roster (approximately one week in every five to six), requiring flexibility to respond at short notice. Based in Parramatta, you'll generally work in the office three days a week, with additional attendance during emergency activations, exercises and operational activities.

About You
You're an experienced emergency management professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment. You can think on your feet, communicate confidently with stakeholders at all levels and remain calm when managing complex or high-pressure situations.

You'll bring experience across emergency preparedness, response and recovery, along with an understanding of how disruptions to essential services affect communities. Knowledge of AIIMS and NSW emergency management arrangements will be highly regarded. You'll also enjoy working in a supportive, collaborative team where everyone contributes to making a difference.

Essential Requirements

• Tertiary qualification in energy and/or emergency management or other related field or equivalent experience managing complex operational or emergency management environments.
• Ability to be a part of a 24/7 on call roster, with potential of short notice deployments and activation to support emergency operations.
• Full driver’s license.
  
  

For more information read the full Role Description: Senior Energy Emergency Management Officer

Who we are
The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) works to protect the state’s environment and heritage. It leads the way on climate change, driving the sustainable transition to a net zero economy, powered by affordable, reliable, and clean energy.

DCCEEW conserves and protects the state’s natural environment. It manages the NSW national park estate, including its rich and diverse biodiversity and Aboriginal cultural heritage for future generations.

DCCEEW also ensures sustainable management of water resources across the state, to support the environment, communities and industry.

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 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 20^th July 2026 at 11:55PM.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Jamie Horsfield via jamie.horsfield@dcceew.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 Cifton on amy.clifton@dcceew.nsw.gov.au or 02 4927 3146 (please mention reference number 551513).

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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