Manager Strategic Relationships

Join us in driving impactful change by transforming the NSW electricity system_

**Lead the delivery of the **Renewal Energy Zones** and contribute to reaching Net Zero Plan for the environment and communities of NSW**

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- **Permanent full-time role at 35 hours per week plus FlexTime**
- **Sydney or NSW location by negotiation**
- **Hybrid working from home and office supported**
- **Salary range from $139,787 to $161,663 plus super and leave loading**

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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**

EnergyCo’s Strategy and Relationships team are seeking to appoint a Manager Strategic Relationships, responsible for development and delivery of strategies to engage and inform key stakeholders to help EnergyCo deliver its core business, build support for its strategy, and shape its future direction.

The role supports EnergyCo’s Strategy & Policy Division, leadership, and Chief Executive, by developing expert advice and building strong relationships with senior Electricity Infrastructure Roadmap partners, agency Secretaries and their representatives, Minister’s Offices, governing boards, industry bodies, companies and investors, and other influential stakeholders. The role will include effectively and efficiently managing emerging issues with often short turnarounds to resolve.

The manager leads a small team and is responsible for coordination and collaboration within EnergyCo and across whole-of-government, interjurisdictional and energy infrastructure delivery entities.

**About You**

To be successful in the role, you will have a track record of managing and integrating policy, regulatory and delivery activities - particularly within the broader strategic policy framework of the energy sector - and driving strategy and stakeholder engagement aligned with government policy direction.

As a confident leader with strong written and verbal communication skills, you have the demonstrated ability to service and manage the expectations of the Government and the Minister, strategically balancing and resolving conflict between competing priorities, policies, programs and stakeholders, and act as a lead advisor to EnergyCo’s Board and Chief Executive in developing strategies to mitigate these risks.

You take a collaborative approach to gaining engagement and agreement from a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders and develop timely strategic messages to proactively manage critical issues in a sensitive and complex political environment.

A deep understanding of energy policy and strong existing relationships with electricity sector stakeholders would be highly desirable, but not essential. Experience leading teams, managing a portfolio of engagements, delivering projects and developing strategic messages is also valuable.

**Essential Requirements**
- Tertiary qualifications in communications, government relations or other relevant discipline and/or equivalent relevant experience.

For more information read the full Role Description: Manager Strategic Relationships

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**Who we are?**

EnergyCo is responsible for leading the delivery of more than 14 gigawatts of new transmission capacity, coordinated with renewable energy and storage, including in five new REZs and two priority transmission infrastructure projects to date.

We are responsible for the on-ground infrastructure needed to bring new renewable energy online at the scale and speed to meet our transformation objectives in the Electricity Infrastructure Investment Act 2020 and NSW Network Infrastructure Strategy.

January 2024 EnergyCo NSW joined the newly formed NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) which works to protect the state’s environment and heritage. It leads the way on climate change, driving the sustainable transition to a net zero economy, powered by affordable, reliable, and clean energy.

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**

Applications close Sunday 15 September 2024 at 11:55PM.

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 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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