Senior Policy & Project Officer
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Job Summary
Join us in driving impactful change by transforming the NSW electricity system!
Support the delivery of community focused initiativescoordinating across government and industry partners to translate strategy into practical on-the-ground outcomes
- TemporaryFull-time(35hours per week)opportunityuntil February 2030.
- Based inSydneyCBD&Hybrid working from home and office supported
- Salaryrangesfrom $129464to $142665paplussuperand leave loading
EnergyCoNSW 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
OurEnergyCoNSWCommunity Benefitsteam is currentlyseekingto appoint aSenior Policy and Project Officer.
The Strategic Policy & ProjectOfficer roleis responsible formanaging and coordinating complex projects that deliver highquality strategic policy legislativeadviceand infrastructurerelated work to inform decisionmaking for the Energy Corporation of NSW.
The role leads endtoend project planningdevelopmentand implementation across multiple interconnected initiatives ensuring projects are delivered on time within budget to quality standards and in line with established project management methodologies.
Working closely with senior executives the Ministers Office and a wide range of government and industry stakeholders the role provides evidencebased analysis and trusted advice on energy policy and regulatory frameworks. It requires strong judgement stakeholder engagement and writing skills to prepare cleartimelybriefings and recommendations manage consultations and support informed decisionmaking in a fastpaced and highprofile policy environment.
Should you require further information about the role please contactJoanna YangManager Program Delivery on
About You
- You are an experienced project and delivery professional with a strongtrack recordof leading and coordinating complex highpriority initiatives in a government or policydriven environment. You bring well-developed project management capability withdemonstratedexperience planningoverseeingand delivering multiple interconnected projects end-to-end managing schedules budgetsrisksand dependencies while balancing competing priorities and tighttimeframes.
- You have experience supporting the delivery of grantfunded orprogram-basedinitiatives including contributing to program design funding processes assessmentreportingand performance monitoring. You are comfortable working within governance assurance and compliance frameworks and can translate programobjectivesinto practical delivery actions.
- Experience in telecommunications or infrastructure programs is highly regarded but not essential. You are a confident communicator with strong written skills and havedemonstratedexperience preparing clear deliveryfocused advice briefings and reports for senior executives and Ministers while working effectively with a wide range of technical andnon-technicalstakeholders.
- Demonstrated experience in project management including managing schedules budgets risksdependenciesand multiple stakeholders.
- Experience supporting program or grant delivery including contributing to funding processes assessments reporting performance tracking and working within governanceprobityand assurance frameworks.
- Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills with the ability to prepare clear concise deliveryfocused advice briefings and reports for senior executivesMinistersand external partners
Essential Requirements
Degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience
For more information read the full Role Description:Senior Project and Policy Officer ENCO
Who we are
The Energy Corporation of NSW (EnergyCo)is a statutory corporationestablishedunder the Energy and Utilities Administration Act 1987 and governed by its Board appointed by the Minister for a Staff Agency employing allEnergyCostaff and is an agency related to theDepartment of Climate Change Energy the Environment and Water(DCCEEW).
EnergyCoplays a pivotal role in the NSW GovernmentsElectricity 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 2020EnergyCois responsible for leading the delivery of the States first fiveRenewable 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 generationstorageand network infrastructure projects.
We acknowledge the ongoing custodial responsibilities of the Aboriginal peoples of NSW to care for Country and water and are committed toestablishingmeaningful 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 permanentresident orhold a valid Australian working Visa for the duration of the appointment.
Applications closeMonday 18 May2026 at11:55PM.
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 onlyrepresentsbut 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 workforcerepresentspeople 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 orassistancein applying
- Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace.
- How we encourage and supportpeople with disability
- Information andadjustments for individual needsfor the recruitment process and the workplace.
If you require an adjustment for your application process please contact our Talent Acquisition Team by emailingor contactingCelia Luis Talent Acquisition Specialist onor on (please mention reference number549078).
If you are an Aboriginal or Torres StraitIslanderuseourAboriginal applicants guidetoassistwith applying for roles orour Aboriginal Career pathways team atfor a yarn.
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