Manager Risk

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

Opportunity to use your Risk Management expertise to contribute to the transition to renewable energy for NSW

• Internal expression of interest Risk Manager
• Temporary role up to November 2026 fulltime at 35 hours per week
• Located in Sydney CBD with hybrid working from home and office supported
• Salary ranges from $149739 to $173174 super and leave loading

Our EnergyCo NSW Governance Risk and Compliance branch are seeking to temporarily fill the Manager Risk role for a 6 month period up to November 2026 with the possibility of extension.

At EnergyCo the Risk Management function plays a critical role in supporting the organisation to deliver NSWs energy transition objectives within a complex and evolving operating environment. The function is responsible for embedding effective enterprise-wide risk management practices that support informed decision-making protect and create value and enable the achievement of strategic objectives across major infrastructure delivery operations and corporate functions. Working closely with Executive Leadership and business areas the team helps identify assess and manage strategic operational and reputational risks while strengthening organisational resilience governance assurance and crisis management capability in a dynamic high-profile and rapidly changing environment.

About the opportunity

The Manager Risk leads the planning design implementation and management of the risk management arrangements at EnergyCo. The role provides a high level of professional guidance to all aspects of the scope of works of the organisation with regards to the identification escalation and mitigation of risk and drives an integrated approach to risk management ensuring that risk management principles are embedded across the organisation and are compliant with relevant statutory requirements.

The Manager Risk This role is supported by a small team to deliver in a dynamic and often challenging environment and works collaboratively with the EnergyCo Project Management Office (PMO) to ensure effective and standardised project risk management practices.

About You

To be successful in the role you will have:

• Demonstrated experience in the identification assessment and management of risk including substantial experience in preparing and interpreting complex and sensitive reports and sound problem solving skills to make balanced and logical decisions.
• Professional accreditation in risk management and project risk management experience.
• Exceptional ability to build strong relationships and influence key stakeholders.
• High attention to detail and continued quality output.

Essential Requirements

• Professional qualifications in risk management or related discipline and experience working in a complex environment.

For more information read the full Role Description: Manager Risk

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 Governments Electricity Infrastructure Roadmap which aims to transform the states 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 States 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.

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 8 June 2026 at 11:55pm.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Elisa Chian at .

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