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

Calling dynamic senior lawyers to lead diverse legal projects for the NSW energy transition

• Multiple current temporary fulltime roles at 35 hours per week plus FlexTime
• We are creating a talent pool for future ongoing and temporary roles within EnergyCo
• Sydney CBD location, as well as regional locations to fit with projects & Hybrid working from home and office supported
• Salary range from $170,841 to $174,400 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
Join EnergyCo as a Principal Legal Officer and help shape the legal foundations of NSW’s energy transition. In this high impact role, you’ll work alongside a collaborative and forward-thinking legal team, providing strategic advice on complex energy and infrastructure matters while leading legal support for some of the state’s most significant energy reform initiatives and multi-billion-dollar network projects. From advising on major procurement processes and access schemes connecting gigawatts of new renewable generation and storage, to driving regulatory reform, legislative change and governance matters, your expertise will directly influence the delivery of critical infrastructure and help create a more sustainable, reliable and secure energy future for NSW.

EnergyCo are looking to establish a talent pool for current and future vacancies!

About You
You are a proactive and commercially minded legal professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment. With strong judgement, attention to detail and a solutions-focused approach, you can balance competing priorities while delivering high-quality legal advice on complex and evolving issues. An excellent communicator, you build trusted relationships across a broad range of stakeholders and are confident working collaboratively with both government and private sector partners.

You bring experience advising on complex commercial transactions, ideally within the energy sector, with expertise in areas such as energy law, major infrastructure or land acquisition projects, procurement and construction, or disputes. Combined with a strong understanding of administrative law, statutory interpretation, and government policy and legislative processes, you are ready to play a key role in supporting some of NSW’s most significant energy and infrastructure initiatives.

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 network infrastructure projects (PNIPs), 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 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 Sunday 6^th September 2026 at 11:55PM.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Robert de Boer, General Counsel via robert.deboer@energyco.nsw.gov.au

It is expected a recruitment pool will 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 552448).

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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