Associate Director Commercial - EnergyCo

Lead the commercial decisions powering NSW’s energy transition.

Two senior commercial leadership opportunities shaping the development, delivery and protection of NSW renewable energy infrastructure.

• Two permanent full-time roles
• Sydney CBD location with hybrid working from home supported
• Salary range from $189,363 to $214,515 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 Commercial Branch is seeking to appoint two Associate Directors Commercial to lead related but distinct areas of commercial practice across Renewable Energy Zones and priority projects. Both roles will work with senior decision-makers, multidisciplinary project teams and industry partners to strengthen commercial outcomes across EnergyCo’s major infrastructure projects portfolio. This portfolio consists of multiple-billions of dollars of capital works in the energy renewable sector. Both roles will be part of the centralised Commercial team as well as working closely with Project development and delivery teams (as appropriate) and key stakeholders such as the Australian Energy Regulator.

Associate Director Commercial - Claims: Lead the claims function across major infrastructure projects, shaping how complex commercial and contractual matters in delivery are assessed and resolved. You will oversee claims from network operators, contractors and service providers, including extensions of time and additional cost; establish practical claims policies and procedures; lead dispute resolution processes; and provide trusted advice on high-value, sensitive and potentially contentious matters.

Associate Director Commercial - Project Development and Delivery: Lead commercial strategy across major infrastructure projects in development and delivery. You will develop commercial models and strategies, lead commercial structuring and risk activities, support negotiations with network operators, contractors and service providers, and build an enterprise knowledge base for commercial risk positions while ensuring commercial structures reflect the relevant regulatory framework.

About You

Associate Director Commercial - Claims: you will bring substantial experience leading complex claims and disputes resolution in major infrastructure, construction, and/or energy. You can assess contractual entitlement, evidence, time and cost impacts and risk, then translate detailed analysis into clear commercial advice, recommendations and justified decisions taking into account the regulatory framework. You can negotiate with tier 1 network operators, contractors and consultants and interact and communicate with broad range of internal and external stakeholders.

Associate Director Commercial - Project Development and Delivery: you will bring strong commercial acumen and experience of developing or delivering significant major infrastructure projects in a complex regulatory environment. You can consider commercial, risk, financial, regulatory, technical, and social factors together and provide clear advice on commercial models, risk allocation and delivery options. You are able to co-ordinate with senior Commercial advisers from the various infrastructure projects in order to harmonise commercial positions, maximise precedent positions and leverage positions across projects. You are able to set up and maintain commercial knowledge systems and work across disciplines and with various internal and external stakeholders.

Across either role, you will be an influential and collaborative leader who builds trusted relationships, communicates complex issues clearly and exercises sound judgement under scrutiny. Experience in coaching staff and building team capability will be highly regarded.

Essential Requirements

• Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline and/or demonstrated equivalent experience.

For more information read the full Role Description: Associate Director Commercial

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 network 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 Tuesday 3 November 2026 at 11:55PM.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Peter Wade via email at peter.wade@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.

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