Job Description
Summary:
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Develop and implement Council's Energy Strategy, Utility Strategy and Renewable Energy Roadmapto support long-term sustainability and operational objectives.
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Demonstrated experience managing energy, utilities, sustainability or renewable energy programs within a large organisations.
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Project & Asset Engineer - Energy/Utilities
n Duration: 9 Months Initial
n Rate: $*****/hr + Super
n Start date: 3rd August
n Location: Rooty Hill
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Summary:
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Develop and implement Council's Energy Strategy, Utility Strategy and Renewable Energy Roadmapto support long-term sustainability and operational objectives.
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Demonstrated experience managing energy, utilities, sustainability or renewable energy programs within a large organisations.
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Overview:
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Key Responsibilities
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Develop and implement Council's Energy Strategy, Utility Strategy and Renewable Energy Roadmapto support long-term sustainability and operational objectives.
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Manage Council's electricity, gas and renewable energy portfolio, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce costs and optimise energy consumption.
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Oversee the performance, maintenance and expansion of solar PV systems, battery storage and renewable energy assets, ensuring maximum operational and financial performance.
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Support the delivery of Council's Zero Emission Fleet Strategy by providing energy forecasting, electrical capacity planning and technical advice for EV charging infrastructure.
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Lead initiatives that improve energy efficiency,



reduce carbon emissions and support Council's net zero and climate resilience goals.
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Manage the procurement and contract administration of energy services, utilities and renewable energy projects, including supplier performance and commercial negotiations.
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Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, utility providers, government agencies, consultants and contractors to deliver strategic energy outcomes.
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Manage energy and sustainability projects from planning through to delivery, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget and in compliance with legislative requirements.
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Monitor utility expenditure, develop business cases and financial models, identify grant opportunities and deliver measurable cost savings.
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Analyse energy, utility and emissions data to produce dashboards, executive reports and performance insights that support strategic decision‐making.
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Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, Australian Standards and governance requirements while driving innovation and continuous improvement across Council's energy portfolio.
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About You
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To be successful in this role, you will have:
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Demonstrated experience managing energy, utilities, sustainability or renewable energy programs within a large and complex organisation.
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Strong knowledge of electricity and gas networks, utility management, renewable energy technologies, solar PV, battery storage and energy efficiency initiatives.
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Experience developing strategic plans, business cases, lifecycle costing and financial analysis to support capital investment and operational improvements.
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Proven project management experience delivering energy, infrastructure or sustainability projects from planning through implementation.
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Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage and influence senior leaders, contractors, utility providers, government agencies and technical specialists.
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Experience managing procurement processes, supplier contracts, SLAs and commercial negotiations.
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Advanced analytical skills, including experience interpreting energy consumption data, forecasting demand, monitoring KPIs and preparing executive‐level reports.
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Knowledge of Australian energy legislation, regulatory requirements and industry best practice, with a commitment to governance and compliance.
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A proactive, strategic mindset with a passion for sustainability, continuous improvement and delivering cutting-edge energy solutions.
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Experience supporting fleet electrification, EV charging infrastructure or net zero initiatives will be highly regarded.
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📌 Project & Asset Engineer - Energy/Utilities (New South Wales)
🏢 Ashdown Consulting
📍 New South Wales