Associate Director Infrastructure Partnerships

Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?

Working to protect the state's environment and heritage.

• Play a vital leadership role in NSW's energy transition
• Permanent full-time opportunity
• Parramatta based with hybrid working supported
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $183,848, to $208,267 + super

Our Infrastructure Partnerships Unit is currently seeking to appoint an Associate Director to lead complex commercial arrangements and grant programs for energy infrastructure.

The Energy Infrastructure Division plays a key role in ensuring a safe, secure and reliable energy supply as we transition to a clean, affordable energy future. We oversee infrastructure across generation, storage, transmission, and distribution, including market arrangements. Responsibilities include policy stewardship, safety and technical advice and regulation, managing agreements for investment and operations, and emergency coordination across the energy sector.

About the role

• Provide commercial advice and manage transactions to support executive decision-making.
• Oversee competitive grant and direct negotiation processes to ensure they maintain integrity, deliver outcomes and align with government policies.
• Manage multi-million-dollar infrastructure contracts, safeguarding legal and financial interests.
• Prepare high-level reports and briefings on sensitive commercial matters.
• Develop and implement best-practice governance and contract management frameworks.
• Drive strategic collaboration with regulators, industry, and stakeholders to support energy investment.
• Provide positive leadership to a high-performing teams in procurement, negotiation, and infrastructure delivery.

About You

• Proven experience in developing and implementing policy frameworks for infrastructure delivery and energy markets.
• Strong leadership in governance, procurement, and contract management within complex or government settings.
• Demonstrated ability to establish enterprise-wide governance frameworks aligned with NSW Government and ICAC guidelines.
• In-depth knowledge of NSW Government procurement policies, probity, and commercial risk management.
• At least 10 years of professional experience in the Australian electricity sector in industry or government.

Essential Requirements

• Relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent professional experience and training.

For more information read the full Role Description: Associate Director Infrastructure Partnerships

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

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.

Applications close Sunday 16 November at 11:55PM.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Liam Ryan via or on

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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