ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

Our EnergyCo NSW Planning and Communities team is currently seeking to appoint a Senior Planning and Policy Officer who will play an important role in supporting the attainment of key statutory planning approvals relating to the design and development of the REZs.
In this role, your day may involve assisting in the development and establishment of strategic planning initiatives; providing specialist advice in line with the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979; undertake reviews and assessments and provide feedback and recommendations; or monitoring and evaluating all aspects of project implementation in order to achieve project outcomes. You will also engage with statutory consent authorities, referral agencies and other key external stakeholders, as necessary, to ensure successful delivery of the REZs and associated projects in regional NSW communities.
This is a dynamic role that sits within a relatively new team. The work itself will adapt and change over time in line with projects that we work on.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in the fields of planning, environmental studies, law, linear infrastructure development, renewable energy generation and/or other relevant discipline
• Current Australian Drivers licence (Class C minimum) and willingness to travel
  For more information read the full Role Description: Senior Planning and Policy 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.

Please refer the Job description for details