Manager Procurement

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

 

Use your procurement expertise to contribute to the transformation of the NSW electricity system  

• Temporary role of 4 years – fulltime at 35 hours per week plus FlexTime 

• Located in Sydney CBD with hybrid working from home and office supported 

• Salary range from $149,739 to $173,174 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 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 affordable, 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). 

The team in the New England Renewable Energy Zone (NE REZ) are seeking to appoint a Manager Procurement to undertake sourcing and acquiring the necessary resources for project delivery, ensuring cost-effectiveness, quality, and timely execution of deliverables.  The role works closely with functional leads and is responsible for managing the end-to-end procurement process, including sourcing, negotiation and contract management in accordance with EnergyCo-related procurement policies and guidelines. 

 

About You  

You are an experienced procurement professional with strong commercial acumen and a practical, hands‑on approach to delivering complex, high‑value sourcing and contract activities. You confidently manage the full procurement lifecycle from strategy development through to negotiation, risk assessment and contract management, ensuring value‑for‑money outcomes and alignment with NSW Government procurement and probity principles, contract law and industry standards. 

 

You have hands-on experience and are willing to prepare from scratch, reviewing and finalizing briefs, reports, presentations, and procurement related documentation (such as tender packs, evaluation reports, negotiation pack, contract variations) ensuring procurement processes, decisions and contractual arrangements are fully compliant to provide an audit trail for probity and audit purposes. 

 

You have strong Microsoft Excel data analytics skills to analyse large datasets, deriving insights to inform tender evaluations and recommendations. 

 

You work effectively within established governance frameworks, ensuring every procurement activity is compliant, well‑documented and consistent with organisational financial guidelines and procedures. You identify procurement risks early, analyse market conditions, and navigate sensitive commercial issues to support sound and timely decision‑making.  

 

Collaboration is one of your strengths, giving you the ability to build productive working relationships with project teams, internal stakeholders, and suppliers, and you communicate clearly and professionally to influence, resolve issues and maintain momentum in high‑pressure environments. You manage multiple priorities with ease and adapt quickly to changing demands, enabling you to support fast‑paced project delivery. 

 

Essential Requirements 

 

• Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline and/or demonstrated equivalent experience. 

• Advanced Microsoft Excel data analytics capabilities 

• Advantageous - A combination of: 

• prior experience working with the NSW Government procurement frameworks and panels; 

• experience procuring construction and infrastructure related contracts; and 

• experience in management consulting roles. 

 

For more information read the full Role Description:  Manager Procurement 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 close Tuesday 17 March 2026 at 11:55pm. 

 

Should you require further information about the role please contact Julian Watson at Julian.watson@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, Acting Talent Acquisition Lead on eloise.fleck@dcceew.nsw.gov.au or 02 8275 1709 (please mention reference number 548076).   

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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