Assistant Policy

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

Working to protect the state's environment and heritage.

• 2 x Permanent opportunities
• Full-time (35 hours per week) – flexible / hybrid working available
• Office location - Parramatta; other locations across NSW on negotiation
• Clerk Grade 5/6 – salary ranges from $99,938 - $110,271 + super

The Department's Energy Infrastructure Division within the Energy, Climate Change and Sustainability (ECCS) group are seeking to appoint Assistant Policy and Project Officers to provide strategic policy advice to deliver critical projects and support the development and delivery of energy infrastructure and business and industry decarbonisation initiatives.

About the teams

The Energy Infrastructure Division leads initiatives to maintain a safe, secure and reliable electricity and gas supply while advancing the shift to a clean, affordable energy future for New South Wales. The Energy Infrastructure Division is responsible for policy stewardship, regulation, and investment across energy infrastructure and markets, including generation, storage, networks, and fuel pipelines, and leads emergency coordination for the energy sector and provides expert technical advice and oversight.

The Energy Infrastructure Division is recruiting Assistant Policy and Project Officers across the following teams:

• Infrastructure Economics team, providing advice on and leading reform of the economic regulation of electricity networks and gas pipelines.
• Network Planning and Contestability team, responsible for formulating NSW Government's policy on electricity network planning regulation, including implementation of reforms recommended through the NSW Transmission Planning Review.

About you

You will be a proactive and organised professional who can manage competing priorities, make sound day-to-day decisions, and work independently while knowing when to escalate or seek guidance. You will demonstrate that you:

• Achieve assigned policy and project objectives within a high volume, complex and evolving work environment. 
• Provide policy analysis and advice to support the development and delivery of strategic projects and initiatives. 
• Collect and analyse information from a variety of sources to understand the subject matter and provide advice.
• Desire to learn by working closely with colleagues on various tasks.
• Engage with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.

A background in energy is preferred but not essential.

Essential Requirements –

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline and/or relevant experience.

For more information read the full Role Descriptions:  Assistant Policy and Project Officer ECCS Clk Gde 5-6

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 Thursday 20th November at 11:55PM.

Should you require further information about the role please contact James Davis via

A recruitment pool will 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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