Join us in driving impactful change by transforming the NSW electricity system! Lead the implementation of the Network Infrastructure Strategy to providing 20 year blue print for the transformation of the NSW electricity system Join the Planning and Communities team at EnergyCo! Ongoing fulltime role at 35 hours per week plus FlexTime Sydney office location & Hybrid working from home and office supported Salary range from $129,464 to $142,665 plus super and leave loading EnergyCo NSW 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 Our EnergyCo NSW Planning and Communities team is seeking a Senior Project Officer to play a key role in NSW’s Renewable Energy Zones (REZ), ensuring major energy investments deliver real jobs, skills development and lasting economic and social benefits for regional communities. You will lead and coordinate regional development initiatives, providing expert advice on social procurement and workforce development, and delivering workforce analysis to inform strategic policy and decision-making across EnergyCo and the NSW Government. Working closely with REZ project teams, industry, communities and government partners, you will drive best-practice project delivery. The role focuses on building strong stakeholder relationships, managing risks and budgets, evaluating outcomes, and providing clear, evidence-based advice to senior leaders, the Department and the Minister to support the successful delivery of social procurement and workforce development initiatives in REZ projects across regional NSW. About You You are a confident, outcomes-focused project professional who thrives in complex, fast-moving environments. You bring strong experience managing government projects and navigating contemporary policy, community expectations and statutory requirements, with the ability to balance multiple priorities across large-scale programs. Skilled in consultation and negotiation, you can engage diverse stakeholders with competing interests, influence senior decision-makers and keep projects moving forward within agreed timeframes. You exercise sound judgement and operate with a high level of autonomy, providing high-quality, evidence-based advice and developing practical, innovative solutions to complex challenges. Organised and commercially aware, you are accountable for delivering projects on time, on budget and to a high standard, while knowing when to escalate critical issues. Above all, you are motivated by creating meaningful outcomes for regional communities through the transition to renewable energy. Essential Requirements Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline, or demonstrated equivalent experience. For more information read the full Role Description: Senior Project 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. 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 8 th February 2026 at 11:55PM. Should you require further information about the role please contact Alison Strachan, Manager Program Delivery via .alison.strachan@energyco.nsw.gov.au or on 0497 202 233. 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 Amy Clifton, Talent Acquisition Specialist on amy.clifton@dcceew.nsw.gov.au or on 02 49273146 (please mention reference number 546996). If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander use our Guide for Aboriginal Applicants to assist with applying for roles or contact our Aboriginal Career pathways team for a yarn. 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