Join us in driving impactful change by transforming the NSW electricity system!
Use your executive advisory and business management expertise to help senior leaders deliver EnergyCo’s priorities.
- Ongoing fulltime role at 35 hours per week plus FlexTime
- Plus creating a talent pool for multiple upcoming ongoing and temporary opportunities within EnergyCo!
- Sydney CBD location with hybrid working from home and office supported
- Salary range from $154,231 to $178,369plus 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.
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. Opportunities based in Sydney and other NSW Regional locations as required.
About the Opportunity
EnergyCo is seeking a Business Manager to provide high-level business, operational, secretariat and policy support to senior leadership.
You will coordinate divisional priorities, bring together information from key workstreams and provide strategic advice to support informed decisions and effective delivery. Working across a complex and evolving government environment, you will prepare and quality review executive briefings, reports, submissions and correspondence; coordinate governance, business planning, corporate reporting and forecasting; and help resolve emerging operational issues.
You will work closely with executives and stakeholders across EnergyCo, government and external organisations. You will also coordinate divisional people initiatives, including People Matter Employee Survey (PMES) activities, career planning, team building and related actions. The position has two direct reports and may oversee specialist advisers or contractors.
About You
You are an experienced business management or executive advisory professional with practical knowledge of government processes and the judgement to handle politically sensitive, confidential or contentious matters. You can distil complex information into clear, persuasive executive advice, manage competing priorities and build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders.
Relevant experience may come from governance, policy, ministerial or cabinet offices, program management, corporate coordination or similar executive-facing functions.
Experience in the energy sector is not essential.
Essential Requirements
- Degree in a relevant discipline or relevant senior experience
For more information read the full Role Description: Business Manager
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 Sunday 29 November 2026 at 11:55pm.
Should you require further information about the role please contact Rachel Hayden, rachel.hayden@energyc.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 (including an alternate format of the application form), 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 554216).
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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