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

We need an energetic and organised Workforce Project Officer to help us build the workforce that will enable the transition to renewable energy for NSW

- Internal expression of interest
- Temporary role to June 2027 - full-time at 35 hours per week plus FlexTime
- Located in Sydney CBD with hybrid working supported
- Salary ranges from $116,981 to $129,492 + super

We're seeking a Workforce Project Officer to join EnergyCo's Recruitment Project Team for a temporary period of up to nine months. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering one of the most significant recruitment and workforce growth programs in EnergyCo's short history.

As EnergyCo continues to grow, you'll help support the recruitment and onboarding of hundreds of current employees across multiple business areas. Working closely with hiring managers, recruitment partners and project stakeholders, you'll contribute to a high-profile initiative that will help shape EnergyCo's future workforce. You will act as a central resource: from raising requisitions for new roles to co-ordinating with the project team and hiring managers to smoothly move candidates through the recruitment experience, as well as helping to identify efficiencies in recruitment and onboarding.

About You

You are a proactive and adaptable professional who enjoys working at pace, solving problems and building strong stakeholder relationships.

You will bring:

- Experience in project coordination, recruitment coordination, workforce planning, HR operations or a related field.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Experience preparing reports, analysing information, managing and maintaining accurate data.




- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality outcomes.
- Confidence using technology and data to monitor progress and support decision-making.
- A collaborative, customer-focused approach and willingness to pitch in where needed.
- Excellent skills in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.

Most importantly, you'll be excited by the opportunity to be part of a dynamic team delivering a major workforce uplift program that will have a lasting impact across EnergyCo.

Essential Requirements

- Degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience.

For more information read the full Role Description: Workforce Project 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 network infrastructure projects (PNIPs),



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.

To be eligible for this role, you must be a current employee of NSW Government

Applications close Sunday 11 October 2026 at 11:55PM.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Emma Hayward, HR Project Manager at [email protected].

Looking for more information or assistance in applying?

- Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace.
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- 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 [email protected] or contacting Eloise Fleck at [email protected] or 02 8275 1709 (please mention reference number 553535).

If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander use our Aboriginal applicants guide to assist with applying for roles or our Aboriginal Career pathways team at [email protected] for a yarn.

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🏢 Department of Industry
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