Lead the Board of the Energy Corporation of NSW (Energy Co Board) and help transform NSW’s electricity system and shape the transition to a renewable energy future.

About the Energy Corporation of NSW

The Energy Corporation of NSW (Energy Co) is the statutory authority responsible for leading the delivery of Renewable Energy Zones (REZs) and Priority Network Infrastructure Projects (PNIPs) across NSW as part of the NSW Government’s Electricity Infrastructure Roadmap. The Roadmap is NSW’s plan to transition our electricity systems away from a reliance on fossil fuels to a clean, reliable and affordable energy future. Energy Co has been appointed as the infrastructure planner, coordinating investment in transmission, generation and storage in REZs. This includes:

- fostering local community support through engagement and benefit sharing initiatives
- undertaking planning and technical studies
- procurement network operators to build and own the current transmission infrastructure
- administering the Transmission Acceleration Facility
- designing and administering access schemes for generation and storage projects
- securing relevant regulatory approvals and land
- coordinating relevant infrastructure delivery

Energy Co Board

The Energy Co Board is the governing board established under the Energy and Utilities Administration Act 1987. The Board has responsibility for ensuring Energy Co delivers on its commitments and functions and oversees the management and organisational affairs of Energy Co. The Board consists of 3-8 Board Members appointed by the Minister for Energy.

Assessment Criteria

The Department of Climate Change, Energy,



the Environment and Water is seeking Expressions of Interest from candidates with expert industry, technical and governance skills. Candidates must demonstrate expertise in the following areas:

- Prior experience in senior executive or Board Chair roles
- Strategic leadership and/or delivery of major infrastructure projects

In addition, expertise and experience in two or more of the following areas would also be desirable:

- Development, investment in, and delivery of major infrastructure projects
- Energy sector – policy, technical, commercial, communications
- Commercial investment and project finance
- Community engagement
- First Nations engagement
- Government regulation and policy
- Major infrastructure planning and approval processes
- Regional development
- Governance and oversight of financial activities
- Audit and risk management
- Human resource management
- Legal

Remuneration and Time Commitment

The Board Chairperson, supported by Board Members, sets Energy Co’s strategic direction and the development and oversight of Energy Co’s operating and governance structures.

- have a term of up to three-years
- receive an annual remuneration in accordance with the NSW Government’s Board and Committee guidelines.
- The Board Chairperson will require a minimum time commitment of at least 10 sitting days per annum, with out-of-session meetings with key stakeholders, and preparation time also required.

Candidate Information Pack A detailed candidate information pack can be found here: Candidate Information Pack

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 producing our reports and recommendations.

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