Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?
Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage.
- Build and lead a team to shape the role of gas in NSW’s energy transition
- Permanent opportunity
- Full-Time – 35 hours per week; flexible working available
- Parramatta office location
- Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $149,739 - $173,174 plus super
🔋 Energy Infrastructure Opportunity 🔋
Our Energy Infrastructure division is seeking an experienced energy sector professional to build and lead a new Gas and Fuel Security team. This is a unique opportunity to apply your policy and energy sector nous, and your leadership capability to grow a team that will shape the role of gas in NSW’s energy transition.
The Manager Gas and Fuel Security provides regulatory and commercial advice to Ministers and Senior Executives on matters related to gas supply adequacy, government interventions and infrastructure projects to maintain a secure gas and alternate fuel supply for NSW. You will lead and manage a team in the development, delivery and implementation of a portfolio of energy market and infrastructure initiatives and reforms that support organisational objectives and Government commitments.
About You
You enjoy navigating technical, regulatory, stakeholder and policy complexity to deliver high quality advice and drive reform.
You’re also an experienced people leader excited by the challenge of building and shaping a new team that will play a key role in driving NSW’s energy transition.
Essential Requirements
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in energy, policy, economics, engineering or other related field and/or equivalent experience.
For more information read the full Role Description: Manager Gas and Fuel Security
Who we are
The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) works to protect the state’s environment and heritage. It leads the way on climate change, driving the sustainable transition to a net zero economy, powered by affordable, reliable, and clean energy.
DCCEEW conserves and protects the state’s natural environment. It manages the NSW national park estate, including its rich and diverse biodiversity and Aboriginal cultural heritage for future generations. DCCEEW also ensures sustainable management of water resources across the state, to support the environment, communities and industry.
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 7th September 2025 at 11:55PM.
Should you require further information about the role please contact Tim McMinn, Director Energy Market Policy via [email protected].
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.
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If you require an adjustment for your application process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team by emailing [email protected] contacting Cassie Dryburgh on 0439 553 207 (please mention reference number 544624).
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