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

Help shape the projects and policies driving NSW’s electricity infrastructure transformation.

• Ongoing fulltime role at 35 hours per week plus FlexTime
• Sydney CBD Office location & Hybrid working from home and office supported
• Salary range from $133,348 to $146,945 plus super and leave loading

EnergyCo NSW is leading the transition to renewable energy, helping deliver reliable, clean electricity as NSW's coal-fired power stations approach closure.

Newcastle based candidates are also encouraged to apply, however, please note a requirement for 1 x office day in Sydney is required

About the Opportunity
We are seeking a Senior Project and Policy Officer to coordinate complex projects and provide strategic policy and legislative advice supporting NSW's energy infrastructure transformation.

You will manage project delivery, budgets, risks and milestones, analyse policy and regulatory frameworks, and develop evidence-based recommendations. You will also prepare executive and ministerial briefings and work with stakeholders to resolve complex issues and deliver outcomes.

About You
You are an experienced project and/or policy professional with a strong understanding of government processes and the ability to navigate complex projects and competing priorities.
You bring sound analytical judgement, excellent written communication skills and experience developing practical policy advice for senior decision-makers. You are confident engaging and influencing diverse stakeholders, negotiating outcomes and delivering results within tight timeframes.

Experience in energy, infrastructure or regulatory reform is highly regarded but not essential. Candidates from government and other complex, highly regulated environments are encouraged to apply.

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 network 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 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 23^rd November at 11:55PM.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Celia Boyd via celia.boyd@energyco.com.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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