Chief Risk Officer - EnergyCo

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

• Ongoing fulltime role at 35 hours per week plus FlexTime
• Sydney CBD office location with 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.

The Operations Branch of EnergyCo are seeking to appoint a Chief Risk Officer to provide enterprise leadership for risk management including establishing and embedding the organisation’s risk management framework across EnergyCo and providing independent strategic advice to the Executive on key risks to support informed decision making and delivery outcomes.

The role also leads governance and compliance functions to ensure effective oversight, strong accountability and consistent decision making while strengthening organisational risk maturity and improving the risk and governance functions.

You are an experienced senior risk leader with a proven ability to embed enterprise-wide risk management frameworks in complex environments. You bring strong expertise in governance, risk and compliance, influencing executives to drive proactive, consistent practices beyond compliance.

You operate collaboratively, partnering effectively with the business while maintaining independence and discretion in audits and compliance. You are trusted to manage sensitive issues with confidentiality.

You anticipate and manage emerging risks across large-scale programs, build capability and risk culture, and lead teams to deliver clear insights and resilient, high-quality outcomes.

• Appropriate tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline such as education, business, management, social sciences or communications, and/or equivalent knowledge and experience.

For more information read the full Role Description: Chief Risk 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 Fiona Donaldson, Acting Chief Operating Officer via email fiona.donaldson@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.

• 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 550813).

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.

Find us on Facebook, Instagram, X (Twitter), YouTube and LinkedIn.

Advertised: 09 Jun 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 23 Jun 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time

Back to search results Apply now Refer a friend