Project Officer

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

Use your expertise in social procurement and employment outcomes to contribute to the transition to renewable energy for NSW

• Ongoing fulltime role at 35 hours per week plus FlexTime
• Sydney CBD office location & Hybrid working from home and office supported
• Salary range from $116,981 to $129,492 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
Be part of a team delivering some of the most significant energy projects in NSW. As a Project Officer within EnergyCo’s Community and Land Outcomes branch, you'll work across high-profile initiatives, support senior leaders and help drive projects that are shaping the state's energy future. This is a fantastic opportunity to build your project management expertise, work with a broad range of stakeholders, and make a real impact in a fast-paced, purpose-driven environment.

About You
You're a proactive and highly organised project professional who thrives on juggling priorities, solving problems and keeping things moving. You bring strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, a keen eye for detail and the ability to deliver quality outcomes in a complex environment.

You enjoy working collaboratively, can confidently manage competing deadlines and are motivated by opportunities to contribute to meaningful projects. If you're adaptable, solutions-focused and passionate about delivering results, we'd love to hear from you.

Essential Requirements

• Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience
• Demonstrated experience in providing project management and operational support

For more information read the full Role Description: 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 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 Sunday 15th November 2026 at 11:55PM.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Alison Strachan via alison.strachan@energyco.com.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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