Job Description

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

Lead the delivery of strategic engagement outcomes for the state’s largest Renewable Energy Zone

• Temporary fulltime role at 35 hours per week plus FlexTime up to July 2029
• Mudgee office location & Hybrid working from home and office supported
• Salary range from $149,739 to $173,174 plus super and leave loading
  
  

EnergyCo is the Infrastructure Planner delivering the Central-West Orana Renewable Energy Zone (REZ). This nation-leading project will unlock 4.5 GW of clean energy, attract billions in private investment, and create more than 5,000 construction jobs across 20,000 square kilometres centred by Dubbo and Dunedoo, on the land of the Wiradjuri, Wailwan and Kamilaroi peoples.

We're recruiting key roles to support this major infrastructure build, with a focus on building community trust and strong strengthening local relationships, maximising long-term community benefits, and keeping everyone engaged while projects develop.

About the Opportunity
EnergyCo’s Project Delivery team plays a key role in delivering the Renewable Energy Zone (REZ) program, supporting effective coordination, stakeholder engagement and project outcomes. We are seeking a Manager Community and Engagement to lead the delivery of engagement and communications for a designated REZ or Priority Transmission Infrastructure Project, ensuring strong relationships with communities, councils and stakeholders while supporting social licence and project commitments.

About You
You are an experienced community and stakeholder engagement professional with a background in infrastructure, energy, or government projects who is confident working with diverse stakeholders including local councils, landholders and community groups. You communicate clearly, manage competing priorities effectively and bring a practical, solutions-focused approach to building trust and supporting project delivery in complex and evolving environments.

Essential Requirements

• Tertiary qualifications in communications or other relevant discipline and/or equivalent relevant experience.
• Capacity and willingness to travel to regional locations, and to work outside of core business hours in the morning, evening and on weekends.
  
  

For more information read the full Role Description: Manager Community and Engagement

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 on Sunday 5th July at 11:55PM.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Alicia Rados via Alicia.rados@energyco.nsw.gov.au

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?

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• 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 Eloise Fleck, Talent Acquisition Specialist, Amy Clifton via amy.clifton@dcceew.nsw.gov.au or 02 4927 3146 (please mention reference number 550953).

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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