Community & Stakeholder Officer

Join us in driving impactful change by transforming the NSW electricity system!

• We are running a bulk recruitment to create a talent pool for future roles within EnergyCo
• Two temporary fulltime roles at 35 hours per week plus FlexTime
• Multiple office locations & Hybrid working from home and office supported
• Regular travel required to respective renewable energy zone region
• Salary range from $116,981to $129,492 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
EnergyCo are seeking two Community and Stakeholder Officers to support the delivery of major renewable energy and infrastructure projects across NSW.

These roles assist with community engagement activities, stakeholder communications, event coordination, information sessions and engagement reporting, helping ensure communities and stakeholders are informed, supported and actively engaged throughout project delivery.

Our current vacancies are based for the below projects and EnergyCo office locations:

• Hunter Transmission Project - Project resources | EnergyCo – Newcastle or Sydney
  1 x Temporary full time up to 4 years
• New England Renewable Energy Zone | EnergyCo – Armidale, Newcastle or Sydney
  1 x Temporary full time up to 4 years

• Tertiary qualifications in communications, community engagement and/or equivalent experience.
• Capacity and willingness to travel to regional locations, and to work outside of core business hours.
• Current Australian Drivers licence (Class C minimum).
  
  

For more information read the full Role Description: Community and Stakeholder 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
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.

Please note to be eligible to apply for this position you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident, or hold a valid Australian working Visa for the duration of the appointment.

Applications close Mon 17^th August at 11:55PM.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Courtney Harrington via courtney.harrington@energyco.nsw.gov.au

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.

Looking for more information or assistance in applying?

• Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace.
• How we encourage and support people with disability 
• Information and adjustments for individual needs for the recruitment process and the workplace.

If you require an adjustment for your application process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team by emailing dcceew.ta@dpie.nsw.gov.au or contacting Amy Clifton, Talent Acquisition Specialist on amy.clifton@dcceew.nsw.gov.au or on 02 49273146 (please mention reference number 551894).

If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander use our Aboriginal applicants guide to assist with applying for roles or our Aboriginal Career pathways team at AEX@dcceew.nsw.gov.au for a yarn.   

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Advertised: 30 Jul 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 17 Aug 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time

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