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- Two current opportunities up to 4 years!
- Temporary fulltime roles at 35 hours per week plus FlexTime
- Armidale, Newcastle or Mudgee location & Hybrid working from home and office supported
- Salary range from $154,231to $178,369 plus super and leave loading
We have 2 exciting opportunities across the team in Central West Orana and New England REZ.
EnergyCo is the Infrastructure Planner responsible for delivering Renewable Energy Zones across NSW including the Central-West Orana and New England Renewable Energy Zones (REZs). These are nation-leading projects that will unlock significant renewable energy generation, attract billions of dollars in private investment, and create thousands of construction jobs across regional New South Wales. These positions will support the large areas of the Central West and New England regions, these REZs are being delivered in partnership with local communities, industry and Traditional Owners, including the Wiradjuri, Wailwan, Kamilaroi and Gomeroi peoples.
Candidates based in the following areas are also encouraged to apply:
- Dubbo
- Tamworth
- Narrabri
- Sydney
About the Opportunity
This is an opportunity to play a pivotal role in delivering meaningful social, community and Aboriginal participation outcomes on one of EnergyCo's major infrastructure projects.
As Manager Social Outcomes, you will lead the planning, implementation and monitoring of key social impact, workforce development and Industry and Aboriginal Participation initiatives. In doing this, you will be ensuring contractual, policy and regulatory commitments are achieved while creating lasting benefits for regional communities. Working across government, industry, contractors, Aboriginal stakeholders and community organisations, you will provide strategic leadership, oversee complex stakeholder engagement, manage social performance reporting and ensure delivery partners embed social outcomes into project execution.
This role is central to strengthening EnergyCo's social licence to operate by balancing commercial objectives with positive, measurable community outcomes.
About You
You are an experienced social outcomes, community development or stakeholder engagement professional with a strong track record delivering social impact, Aboriginal participation and workforce development initiatives within large-scale infrastructure, energy or government projects. You bring a practical understanding of legislative and policy frameworks, coupled with the ability to translate strategic plans into on-the-ground outcomes through effective collaboration with contractors, delivery partners and government agencies. Your strength lies in building trusted relationships with regional communities, including Aboriginal and First Nations stakeholders, navigating complex and sensitive issues and influencing diverse groups to achieve shared objectives. Highly organised and outcomes-focused, you are comfortable balancing competing priorities, using data to measure performance and providing strategic advice that supports sustainable community benefits throughout the project lifecycle.
Essential Requirements
- Tertiary qualifications in relevant discipline or equivalent experience.
- Capacity and willingness to travel to regional locations and to work outside standard business hours as required.
For more information read the full Role Description: Manager Social Outcomes
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 note to be eligible to apply for this position you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident, or hold a valid Australian working Visa for the duration of the appointment.
Applications close Sunday 2nd August 2026 at 11:55PM.
Should you require further information about the role please contact Josie Howard via
[email protected]
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.
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