
Principal Project Officer
6 days ago
Join us in driving impactful change by transforming the NSW electricity system_
- **Temporary fulltime role at 35 hours per week plus FlexTime**:
- **9 month parental leave cover with potential of extension**:
- **Sydney location with hybrid working from home and office supported**:
- **Salary range from $145,378 to $168,130 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 Technical Advisory Services team is currently seeking to appoint a **Principal Project Officer** to step into a 9 month parental leave backfill. **There is the potential of extension and we may also be creating a talent pool for future ongoing opportunities.** This is a great opportunity to lead a key initiative under the Electricity Infrastructure Roadmap, focusing on the integration of Renewable Energy Zones (REZs) to deliver a secure and reliable energy supply. You’ll take over an established, structured project and drive its delivery, working closely with a small, collaborative team across a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
In this role, every day is varied and engaging The successful applicant will shape and deliver the 2025 Network Infrastructure Strategy, working with technical advisors, graphic designers and editors to communicate complex information clearly. With a strong stakeholder focus, this role tailors communications for several stakeholder groups, helping inform future REZ development across NSW.
**About You**
Highly organised and self-directed, you manage priorities with ease and operate with a high level of autonomy. You’re skilled at navigating complexity and change and are known for your ability to build strong, collaborative relationships with a wide range of stakeholders. With a strategic mindset and strong coordination skills, you deliver high-quality outcomes that align with broader infrastructure and energy reform goals.
For more information read the full Role Description**:Principal 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**
**Applications close Monday 7**th** July 2025 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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