Chief Network Planner

Shape the future of NSWs electricity system at the forefront of Australias energy transition.

• Lead strategic planning of NSWs electricity network and project pipeline
• Pivotal role at the heart of Australias electricity network transformation
• Senior Executive Band 3 Sydney CBD based

About the Opportunity

EnergyCo will soon become the Jurisdictional Planning Body for NSW responsible for planning a clean reliable and affordable electricity network through a new NSW System Plan as primary advisor to AEMOs Integrated System Plan representing NSW in joint planning with network operators market bodies and other jurisdictions and recommending new infrastructure projects. The Chief Network Planner will lead the establishment and ongoing delivery of this function cementing NSWs capacity to plan its energy future with authority and rigour.

As Chief Network Planner you will be NSWs pre-eminent technical and strategic leader for electricity network planning accountable for the design of the states electricity network and recommending new projects. Sitting on the EnergyCo Leadership Team and reporting directly to the Chief Executive you will drive a whole-of-system approach across transmission distribution storage and non-network solutions.

This is a high-autonomy high-impact role. Your expert advice will inform multi-billion dollar investment decisions across the National Electricity Market for decades to come. You will be NSWs key point of contact for all network design decisions and recommendations interfacing regularly with Ministers market operators regulators and industry and leading the technical direction of the states Renewable Energy Zones and Priority Network Infrastructure Projects.

About You
You are a senior executive with deep expertise in energy infrastructure and the National Electricity Market. You bring:

• Proven senior executive experience in energy infrastructure renewables and/or emerging network technologies
• Deep understanding of National Electricity Rules and/or NSW Electricity Infrastructure Investment Act regulatory frameworks including AEMO obligations and regulated cost recovery pathways
• A track record of leading complex multi-stakeholder infrastructure planning including with network operators market bodies consumer groups Government and regulators
• Exceptional leadership on technical energy matters and ability to influence senior executives in Board intergovernmental private sector regulator and Ministerial / Cabinet environments
• Multi-disciplinary experience making balanced decisions integrating power system and technical analysis with regulatory economic commercial and community and land use impact assessment
• Tertiary qualifications in electrical/power engineering or a related discipline (or equivalent experience)

Essential Requirements

• Degree in engineering such as electrical/power or similar qualifications and/or extensive experience in related field.

For more information read the full Role Description: Role Description - Chief Network Planner

Who we are

The Energy Corporation of NSW (EnergyCo) is a statutory corporation established under the Energy and Utilities Administration Act 1987 governed by its Board and appointed by the Minister for Energy. EnergyCo leads delivery of new network generation and storage in NSW transforming the states electricity system into one that is affordable clean and reliable.

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.

To request a detailed information pack please email or for an initial confidential discussion call Tim Venn (0) or Clive Brown (0).

Please also note to be eligible for an ongoing role in the NSW Public Sector you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident. For temporary and casual roles you need to hold a valid visa giving you permission to work in Australia as required by the role.

To apply please submit a cover letter and CV to .

Applications close Sunday 5^th July 2026 at 11:00PM.

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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