Chief Operations Officer

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

Lead and drive operational excellence, governance and performance across EnergyCo

• Ongoing SEB2 executive position
• Sydney or Newcastle office preferred | Hybrid working from home and office supported
• TRP commencing from $310,886 commensurate with skills and experience

EnergyCo NSW is spearheading the transition to renewable energy to deliver clean electricity and to upgrade the electricity network to power our state now and for the next generation.

EnergyCo is entering an exciting phase where it is delivering multiple projects in parallel, building talent and capabilities and working with its Electricity Infrastructure Roadmap partners to keep the lights on for NSW. The Chief Operations Officer sits at the heart of EnergyCo and will be pivotal in leading the enterprise achieve its outcomes. The Chief Operations Officer works alongside the projects teams and plays a strategic role in their lifecycle.

The Chief Operations Officer leads, directs and coordinates the organisation’s centralised functions including finance, risk and governance, procurement, health and safety, parliamentary and ministerial services, and information technology, along with related operational activities. The role serves as a key advisor and agent of the Chief Executive Officer, partnering with senior executives to provide expert guidance and ensure the effective delivery of these functions. In doing so, the Chief Operations Officer establishes organisation wide standards and governance frameworks that support compliance and enable the achievement of business and policy objectives. As a core member of the EnergyCo Executive Leadership Team, the role provides strategic leadership to strengthen organisational performance, ensuring EnergyCo operates as a high performing, integrated NSW government agency, while fostering a strong, values-aligned culture.

• Relevant qualifications in business, finance/accounting, business statistics, or similar discipline are essential.
• CPA/CA qualifications would be highly regarded. 

For more information read the full Role Description: Chief Operations Officer

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.

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.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Michael Brown, Senior Manager Talent Acquisition via michael.brown@dcceew.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.

• 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 Michael Brown, Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition michael.brown@dcceew.nsw.gov.au or on 0418 696 254 (please mention reference number 550431).

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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Advertised: 27 Jul 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 09 Aug 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time

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