Policy & Project Officer (3 positions)

Working to deliver affordable, reliable and secure energy supply.

• Three Ongoing full-time opportunities are available.
• Office location – Parramatta; flexible/hybrid working supported
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $116,981 to $129,492 pa plus superannuation

The Energy Market Policy branch leads policy development on electricity, gas and fuel markets in New South Wales. It stewards high-level cross-agency initiatives that support the delivery of NSW’s energy transition, including the Electricity Infrastructure Roadmap.

The Energy Market Policy Branch is recruiting a number Policy and Projects Officers to provide strategic policy advice and lead critical projects.The branch leads legislative and regulatory reforms, contributes to national market reforms and provides advice on government interventions that support NSW's energy security and transition objectives.  

You’ll be working in a fast-paced but supportive team, delivering reforms and developing policy to shape the energy transition in NSW. We are recruiting roles in the following teams:

The Generation and Storage Investment team identifies barriers to investment and practical solutions to ensure generation and storage projects reach critical financial close and construction milestones, supporting the NSW Roadmap’s investment objectives.

Gas & Fuel Security:

The Gas and Fuel Security team plays a key role in ensuring NSW has a secure, reliable and affordable gas supply. The team leads policy development on gas supply adequacy, security and infrastructure investment, and provides advice on government interventions and national gas market reforms to support NSW's energy security objectives.

The Wholesale Market Reform team contributes to strategic policy advice and leadership of NSW reforms in response to wholesale electricity market settings and their impact on market participants. This work is supporting the establishment and implementation of the Electricity Services Entry Mechanism (ESEM).

Should you require further information about the roles please contact Rosa Yilmaz, A/Manager Wholesale Market Reform via rosa.yilmaz@dcceew.nsw.gov.au 

You’re a motivated, outcomes-focused professional who takes ownership and enjoys working collaboratively. With a solid understanding of government and interest or experience in energy policy, you’re confident navigating complexity and turning challenges into real-world impact.

You work well under pressure, managing competing priorities while delivering high-quality results. Your strategic thinking and clear communication help shape decisions that influence NSW’s energy future.

With experience in policy development, you’re comfortable working across agencies and engaging diverse stakeholders. You’re adaptable, solutions-focused, and driven to deliver meaningful outcomes for communities.

Essential Requirements 

• Demonstrated experience in policy development in the context of contemporary government policies and community attitudes.
• Degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience

For more information read the full Role Description: Policy and Project Officer

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.

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 also note, to be eligible for an ongoing role in the NSW Public Sector you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident. For temporary and casual roles, you need to hold a valid visa giving you permission to work in Australia as required by the role.

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.

• 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 Amanda Paterson, Talent Acquisition Specialist at Amanda.paterson@dcceew.nsw.gov.au  (please mention reference number 551261).

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: 22 Jul 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 09 Aug 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time

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