Snr Project Officer Programs Licensing

Senior Project Officer Programs, Licencing & Compliance

• Join a highly collaborative, flexible, and inclusive team in a world-class organisation that is facilitating the energy transition strategy, and stakeholder engagement.
• Work at the forefront of Energy Operations within the NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water.
• Unique opportunity to apply your project skills in a technical operations area.

• Play a key role within a supportive and high-performing team influencing positive outcomes.

• Temporary (Up to December 2027) – with potential to extend / convert to permanent

• Full Time (35 hours per week) – flexible working options available
• Office location - Parramatta
• Clerk Grade 9/10 - Salary relative to experience, from $129,464 - $142,665 per annum + Superannuation and Leave Loading

• Additional Benefits - Salary Packaging and Fitness Passport available

• Applications Close – Tuesday 11th November at 11:55pm

About the Team

The Pipeline and Gas Networks (P&GN) team within the Energy Infrastructure branch of the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) is a unique team that is at the forefront of the gas and future fuels space in NSW including providing a significant safety and technical regulation role and key subject matter expertise across multiple gas related programs and policy areas of DCCEEW and ensuring that safety and technical risks are appropriately managed.

The P&GN team has several core primary functions including.

• Safety & Technical Regulation of Gas Networks
• Safety & Technical Regulation of Pipelines
• Administer the licensing function under the Pipelines Act
• Administer the Authority to Survey (ATS) function under the Pipelines Act
• Administer existing Licensed Pipeline Permits
• Administer the Pipeline Search function under the Pipelines Act

The team works directly with energy network operators, Standards Australia, research organisations, Australian Pipelines and Gas Association and other NSW and jurisdictional regulators. Our focus is on influencing energy infrastructure operators to manage their assets in a manner that prioritise public safety and energy security.

About The Role

The P&GN team is currently seeking to appoint a Senior Project Officer Programs Licensing & Compliance to oversee resource allocation, risk management, and reporting to ensure timely, budget-conscious, and high-quality outcomes. The role also supports evidence-based planning through monitoring, research, and evaluation, while maintaining strong stakeholder relationships and providing expert advice on emerging issues. Additionally, the role represents the Energy, Climate Change and Sustainability division in forums to ensure alignment with policy and legislative requirements

The role will be responsible for ensuring compliance with the Pipelines Act 1967 by managing all aspects of licensing administration and related functions. It involves delivering programs and projects aligned with government priorities, including developing business cases, project plans, and governance structures.

This role supports innovative approaches and ensures alignment with government priorities through effective governance and resource management. Key responsibilities include providing direction on licensing administration and compliance functions, advising on regulatory and compliance matters, analysing policy impacts, developing monitoring and evaluation strategies, preparing high-level briefings and correspondence, and engaging stakeholders to inform sound policy decisions and solutions.

About You

You are a professional with a strong understanding of the energy or related infrastructure industry and its regulatory framework. Your background includes hands-on experience in licence administration, compliance, and operational management within a regulatory setting.

To be successful in this role, you will excel at delivering projects and programs that meet deadlines, stay within budget, and uphold high-quality standards. You are driven by regulatory excellence and thrive in structured and outcome-focused environments.

If you are someone who is self-motivated, has as high attention to detail, is process orientated and enjoys working in an agile, fast-paced environment that can work on big picture issues without losing focus on the detail, this role is for you. The team is friendly and energetic, highly engaged, resilient and passionate about promoting a culture of best practice and transparency both internally and in the industries they regulate.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a small, dedicated and highly technical team together with significant opportunity to be a key contributor to ensure the gas energy infrastructure in NSW is fit to survive the energy transition.

Key Knowledge and Experience

Demonstrated experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Solid working knowledge of management and compliance systems, and quality and/or regulatory processes.
• Experience in the development of project plans, procedures and schedules.
• The ability to understand technical concepts and translate them for a wider audience.
• Exposure or knowledge of the energy industry, although not mandatory, would be highly regarded.

Essential Requirements

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience

For more information read the full Role Description: Senior Project Officer Licensing and Compliance ECCS Clk Gde 9-10

Who we are

The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) 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.

DCCEEW conserves and protects the state's natural environment. It manages the NSW national park estate, including its rich and diverse biodiversity and Aboriginal cultural heritage for future generations. DCCEEW also ensures sustainable management of water resources across the state, to support the environment, communities and industry.

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

Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest in the role and how your experience aligns with its key responsibilities.

Applications close on Tuesday 11th November at 11:55PM.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Theo Polizogopoulos via

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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