Be part of something bigger and make a difference for NSW

Together, we create thriving environments, communities and economies across our State.

5 x Temporary, full time roles until 30 June 2026 with possibility of conversion to ongoing.

Based in Parramatta, flexible working options available

Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $117,684 to $129,780 p.a. plus super

Exciting opportunities to be part of the team that is leading the sustainable transition of the NSW economy to net zero emissions.

About the roles

Our Net Zero Industry and Innovation Program (NZIIP) and Energy Security Safeguard (Safeguard) teams are seeking experienced and agile Senior Project Officers to deliver programs within the Climate Change and Sustainability Division to help our customers and partners in industry and NSW Government agencies sustainably transition to net zero emissions.

About the Net Zero Industry and Innovation Program (NZIIP)

The program is a $1.05 billion initiative within the NSW Government’s Net Zero Plan 2020-2030, designed to help our customers and partners in existing industries future-proof their operations, create low-carbon industrial precincts and support the development of a thriving clean technology sector in New South Wales.

About the Energy Security Safeguard (Safeguard)

The Safeguard is NSW largest energy savings initiative. It is made up of three interrelated, but separate market-based certificate schemes, incentivising:

Energy efficiency through the existing Energy Savings Scheme (ESS), the largest single energy efficiency initiative in NSW

Peak demand reduction from late 2022 through the new Peak Demand Reduction Scheme (PDRS), and

Green hydrogen production from 2024 through the new Renewable Fuels Scheme (RFS).

Program focus areas for recruitment:

NZIIP

Emissions Intensity Reduction - helps hard-to-abate industries and precincts accelerate decarbonisation and harness the significant economic opportunities that new low-emissions goods and services can offer to NSW.

Clean Technology and Innovation – will create an innovation ecosystem in NSW where clean technologies are rapidly developed, repeatedly innovated and scaled-up to meet our emissions targets

Safeguard

Peak Demand Reduction Scheme – will create market-based incentives to encourage reductions in electricity demand at peak times through Demand Savings, Demand Response and Demand Shifting.

Renewable Fuels Scheme – will create market-based incentives for the production and scaling up of hydrogen production and is a key part of the NSW Hydrogen Strategy.

Roles will include:

working with some of NSW’s largest industries to deploy low emissions technologies and infrastructure to reduce the emissions associated with the largest energy users in NSW

laying the foundation for low-carbon industrial precincts in NSW

helping to create a thriving innovation ecosystem in NSW where clean technologies are rapidly developed, repeatedly innovated and scaled up to meet our emissions targets

responsible for researching and evaluating technologies and service delivery models for introduction into the Safeguard and for reviewing and improving existing systems and rules

involved in streamlining and modernising the Safeguard schemes by working with the energy services market to understand their needs and remove barriers to participation

undertaking deep-dive modelling and opportunity analysis on emerging technologies to catalyse new sources of energy and emissions reductions at scale

building strategic relationships with key internal and external stakeholders including large industrial organisations, other government agencies, consultants and clean-technology sector and research institutions.

More information about the NSW Government Net Zero Plan 2020-2030 is .

More information about the Net Zero Industry and Innovation program is and .

More information about the Energy Security Safeguard is

More information about the Climate Change and Sustainability Division is available

About You

By joining our team, you will bring your professional expertise to work on key projects and initiatives that support the transition to net-zero emissions in NSW across large industry and help develop the clean technology sector in NSW.

You manage stakeholder relationships throughout the program lifecycle through effective communication, negotiation and issues management to ensure project, program and portfolio objectives are met.

You will have a minimum of 5 years’ experience working in, or with, high emitting industries and/or low emissions technologies or in technical or engineering roles, with a focus on the energy efficiency market, peak demand, distributed energy resources or energy policy development.

You are proactive in supporting the professional development of team members and empowering staff to be productive and effective in the delivery of agreed outcomes. You ensure resources are allocated effectively to achieve outcomes in an efficient manner.

To be successful in the role you will have experience in managing complex, dynamic and high-profile programs. You work collaboratively with diverse and sensitive stakeholders to achieve business outcomes and streamline delivery by managing competing demands and priorities and having an understanding of issues impacting program objectives and deliverables.

Key knowledge and Experience

Superior knowledge of the operational requirements for successful delivery of sustainability climate change, resilience, adaptation and/or net zero emissions programs.

Proven ability in delivering stakeholders to take action on delivering sustainability outcomes.

Experience in delivering projects and ensuring outcomes are achieved on time, on budget, and to quality standards.

Desirable Requirements

Experience delivering outcomes through a collaborative delivery approach with a strong focus on project management and program delivery design and delivery.

Engineering, Science, Sustainability and/or Business disciplines with knowledge of energy and resource efficiency, net-zero and, renewable energy nature-based decarbonisation solutions.

Experience delivering outcomes through a collaborative delivery approach.

NZIIP

Understanding and interest in working in grants programs with high-emitting industry proponents on opportunities for decarbonisation, clean technology sector, and clean manufacturing precinct design and delivery

Ability to understand and assess capital funding project opportunities and disseminate information which is of a complex and technical nature

Have project/portfolio management experience within the clean technology or research and development sector

Energy Security Safeguard

Experience with the Energy Savings Scheme or other equivalent scheme, with energy efficiency technologies and demand response technologies

Excellent grasp of the market forces and technical details that influence how households and businesses consume energy and exposure to energy consumers, technical service providers or equipment manufacturers

Understanding or experience in measuring and verifying energy savings, the development of methodologies to calculate energy and peak demand savings, or the process and technical approaches underpinning green hydrogen production

For more information read the full Role Description: .

About Us

The ’s (DPE) vision is to create thriving environments, communities and economies for the people of New South Wales. We strive to be a high-performing, world-class public service organisation that celebrates and reflects the full diversity of the community we serve and seeks to embed Aboriginal cultural awareness and knowledge throughout the department.

In our inclusive and accessible workplace, differences are embraced, contributions are valued, and everyone has a sense of connection and belonging. DPE supports various employee affinity groups, practice flexible working, offer job share and workplace adjustments. We are committed to the and welcome applications from all.

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.

Please Note – Your application will also be considered for Senior Project Officer, Programs (00008TRP) and Senior Project Officer, Programs Land (00008TTF). If interested in these roles, please only submit one application.

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.

It is an essential requirement of the role that successful candidates are fully vaccinated by receiving an acceptable course of COVID-19 vaccination as defined by the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) as a condition of employment.

Applications close: 11:59PM Monday 11 April 2022.

Should you require further information about the role please contact David Pryor via .

We value diversity and actively encourage submissions from a broad range of applicants

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