Senior Manager Environmental - EnergyCo

Job Description

Join us in driving impactful change by transforming the NSW electricity system!Opportunity to lead the environmental and sustainability function for EnergyCo, leading the sustainable energy transformation for NSW Permanent full-time at 35 hours per week plus FlexTime Sydney CBD or NSW regional location by negotiation Hybrid working from home and office supported Salary from $168,079 to $186,401 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. About the Opportunity Our EnergyCo NSW Safety and Assurance team is currently seeking to appoint a Senior Manager Environmental to ensure environmental compliance and foster sustainability within EnergyCo and the rollout of the Electricity Infrastructure Roadmap (the Roadmap). This role focuses on implementing and maintaining environmental management systems (EMS), conducting audits, fostering a culture of environmental responsibility across the organisation and promoting best practices aligned with NSW environmental regulations and standards and community expectations. This role offers a high degree of autonomy within a dynamic work environment. Regular regional travel to major infrastructure projects is required, with occasional overnight stays depending on workload demands, but no rostered work patterns. A work vehicle is provided for work-related travel, ensuring convenience and efficiency in fulfilling job responsibilities. This position is ideal for professionals who thrive in independent, multifaceted roles and are passionate about advancing safety excellence in a collaborative setting. This role is not anticipated to have any line reports. About You To be successful in the role, you will have extensive experience in developing a common, consistent Environmental Management Framework across multiple major infrastructure projects. You have the demonstrated ability to lead the collaboration with delivery and workstream teams to integrate environmental considerations into the planning, design, construction, and maintenance phases of EnergyCo projects. You are a confident communicator with experience in forging and maintaining effective relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, including Network Operators and multiple NSW government agencies or similar. Essential Requirements Tertiary qualifications in a relevant Environmental discipline or relevant equivalent experience. Current Australian Drivers licence (Class C minimum) and willingness to travel. Demonstrated track record of developing and implementing environmental systems and processes in major infrastructure projects. For more information read the full Role Description: Senior Manager Environmental 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 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. 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. Applications close Sunday 2 March 2025 at 11:55pm Should you require further information about the role please contact Gideon De Wet, Director Safety and Assurance, EnergyCo at 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. Looking for more information or assistance in applying? Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace. How we encourage and support people with disability. 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