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

Use your governance and compliance skills to assure the successful transformation of the NSW electricity system

• Brand new role in an expanding Governance, Risk and Compliance Branch
• Permanent, full-time role at 35 hours/week plus FlexTime
• Sydney CBD or NSW location by negotiation
• Hybrid working from home and office supported
• Salary from $120,859 to $133,183 plus super and leave loading

Energy Corporation of NSW (EnergyCo) 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

EnergyCo is seeking to appoint a Senior Governance & Compliance Officer to develop policy and processes, provide high quality advice, deliver projects and professional learning programs to ensure that EnergyCo and staff adhere to legislative, regulatory and government requirements, internal policies, and good governance and compliance principles and practices. 

This role builds networks and knowledge across business areas to support the development, implementation, and ongoing effectiveness of governance frameworks and compliance programs, and to promote ethical standards and mitigate risks across EnergyCo.

Exciting work programs for 2025

In the first 12 months, you will play a key role in the following priority initiatives of the organisation:

• EnergyCo’s Governance Framework including corporate policy framework
• Strengthening complaint management function
• Improving legislative and contractual compliance processes
• Holistically improving governance information for EnergyCo’s website and Intranet
• Rolling out ethics and corruption prevention programs

About You

You are a well-rounded corporate governance professional with experience in developing and implementing governance, compliance and complaint resolution processes that are fit-for-purpose and effective without unnecessary bureaucracy and administrative burden.

You are resourceful, able to drive engagement with staff and stakeholders and leverage expertise across the organisation to deliver a range of effective programs and activities (e.g. ethics, fraud prevention, compliance, etc) within the constraints of available resources and budget.

You are self-motivated and pride on continuous-improvement, able to keep up with changes in relevant legislation, regulations and policies and ensuring the organisation remains compliant and in alignment with government directives.

The following attributes are not essential but will be valuable:

• Experience with NSW Public Sector governance framework (e.g. in-house legal, audit or corporate policy)
• Complaint handling or dispute resolution expertise

Essential Requirements

• Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or demonstrated professional experience in corporate governance, compliance, audit, risk management or another field relevant to the role.

For more information read the full Role Description:  Senior Governance and Compliance 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 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.

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.

Applications close Thursday 21 November 2024 at 11:55pm.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Kai Song, Senior Manager Governance & Compliance via kai.song@dpie.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 Eloise Fleck on 0448 782 700 (please mention reference number 539658).

If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander use our Aboriginal applicants guide to assist with applying for roles or contact our Aboriginal Career pathways team for a yarn 

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