Policy & Project Officer (3 positions)

Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW

Working to deliver affordable reliable and secure energy supply.

• Three Ongoing full-time opportunities are available.
• Office location Parramatta; flexible/hybrid working supported
• Salary relative to experience and ranges from $116981 to $129492 pa plus superannuation

About the Roles

The Energy Market Policy branch leads policy development on electricity gas and fuel markets in New South Wales. It stewards high-level cross-agency initiatives that support the delivery of NSWs energy transition including the Electricity Infrastructure Roadmap.

The Energy Market Policy Branch is recruiting a number Policy and Projects Officers to provide strategic policy advice and lead critical branch leads legislative and regulatory reforms contributes to national market reforms and provides advice on government interventions that support NSWs energy security and transition objectives.

Youll be working in a fast-paced but supportive team delivering reforms and developing policy to shape the energy transition in NSW. We are recruiting roles in the following teams:

General and Storage Investment:

The Generation and Storage Investment team identifies barriers to investment and practical solutions to ensure generation and storage projects reach critical financial close and construction milestones supporting the NSW Roadmaps investment objectives.

Gas & Fuel Security:

The Gas and Fuel Security team plays a key role in ensuring NSW has a secure reliable and affordable gas supply. The team leads policy development on gas supply adequacy security and infrastructure investment and provides advice on government interventions and national gas market reforms to support NSWs energy security objectives.

Wholesale Market Reform:

TheWholesale Market Reformteam contributes to strategic policy advice and leadershipof NSW reformsin response towholesale electricity market settings andtheir impact onmarket work is supporting the establishment and implementation of the Electricity Services Entry Mechanism (ESEM).

Should you require further information about the roles please contact Rosa Yilmaz A/Manager Wholesale Market Reform via

About You

Youre a motivated outcomes-focused professional who takes ownership and enjoys working collaboratively. With a solid understanding of government and interest or experience in energy policy youre confident navigating complexity and turning challenges into real-world impact.

You work well under pressure managing competing priorities while delivering high-quality results. Your strategic thinking and clear communication help shape decisions that influence NSWs energy future.

With experience in policy development youre comfortable working across agencies and engaging diverse stakeholders. Youre adaptable solutions-focused and driven to deliver meaningful outcomes for communities.

Essential Requirements

• Demonstrated experience in policy development in the context of contemporary government policies and community attitudes.
• Degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience

For more information read the full Role Description: Policy and Project Officer

Who we are

The Department of Climate Change Energy the Environment and Water(DCCEEW) works to protect the states environment and heritage. It leads the way on climate change driving the sustainable transition to a net zero economy powered by affordable reliable and clean energy.

DCCEEW conserves and protects the states natural environment. It manages the NSW national park estate including its rich and diverse biodiversity and Aboriginal cultural heritage for future generations.

DCCEEW also ensures sustainable management of water resources across the state to support the environment communities and industry.

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 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.

Applications close Sunday 9th August 2026(11:55PM).

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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