Associate Director Community and Stakeholder

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

Lead the delivery of strategic communication outcomes for the state’s largest Renewable Energy Zone

 

• 4 year Temporary fulltime role at 35 hours per week plus FlexTime

• Sydney office location & Hybrid working from home and office supported

• Salary range from $183,848 to $208,267 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

This is a pivotal leadership opportunity to shape and deliver best-practice communication outcomes for a generational infrastructure project. You will lead an integrated communications team to design and implement communication strategies and initiatives that protect project reputation, ensure statutory compliance and foster community support and awareness of the project. Working closely within a multidisciplinary project team and with the EnergyCo Community Engagement and Media team, you will play a central role in promoting EnergyCo’s strategic narrative, responding to emerging public issues and ensuring high quality external communications across a range of channels.

About You
You are an experienced communications professional with a strong track record delivering and evaluating strategic communication programs, ideally within complex infrastructure environments. You bring sound judgement, critical thinking and a proactive approach to identifying and managing risks and issues. You thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, working closely with other disciplines to deliver critical project milestones.

 

You are a confident communicator and relationship builder with excellent written and oral communication skills. With demonstrated experience in media, issues management and communications strategy, you combine strategic insight with practical delivery capability and a genuine commitment to transparent, respectful communication with communities and stakeholders.

Essential Requirements

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline and/or senior level experience in communication, public relations, journalism                         or similar experience in major infrastructure, government sector and/or large organisation.

•  Current Australian Drivers licence (Class C minimum) and willingness to travel to regional locations.

 

For more information read the full Role Description: Associate Director Community and Stakeholder EnergyCO

 

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 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.

 

Applications closes on Tuesday, 17 March 2026 at 11:55PM.

 

Should you require further information about the role please contact Emmen Saeed via emmen.saeed@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 Eloise Fleck, Talent Acquisition Project Lead on eloise.fleck@dcceew.nsw.gov.au or on 02 82751709 (please mention reference number 547980).

 

If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander use our Guide for Aboriginal Applicants to assist with applying for roles or contact our Aboriginal Career pathways team for a yarn.

 

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