Community and Stakeholder Officer

NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water

Sydney NSW (Hybrid)

Other (Marketing and Communications)

Government to State (Government and Defence)

Full time

Salary range from 116,981 to 129,492 plus super

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

Support the delivery of strategic communication and engagement outcomes for major renewable infrastructure projects as part of NSW’s energy transition

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 and 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 to Project resources | EnergyCo to Newcastle or Sydney

1 x Temporary full time up to 4 years

New England Renewable Energy Zone | EnergyCo to Armidale, Newcastle or Sydney

1 x Temporary full time up to 4 years

About You

You are passionate about working with communities, listening to stakeholder perspectives and building respectful, productive relationships that support successful engagement outcomes.

We are looking for motivated junior engagement or communications professionals with strong writing and communication skills, attention to detail and the ability to work confidently in a dynamic environment where priorities evolve and collaboration is key. You will be a capable all-rounder who can prepare clear communications, coordinate engagement activities, maintain stakeholder records and support a range of engagement initiatives.

You will enjoy writing, working with people and be comfortable representing projects at community events, information sessions and stakeholder meetings. Experience in communications, community engagement, stakeholder relations or project support is desirable, with infrastructure, energy or government experience viewed favourably.

Candidates from the following locations are encouraged to apply:

Armidale

Tamworth

Newcastle

Sydney

All of the above

Essential Requirements

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).

NOTE: Never make payment to any employer, person, company, contractor or agency to get hired for a Job.

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