At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead policy and regulatory strategies for NSW's clean energy transition.
- Company: Join EnergyCo, driving NSW's renewable energy future.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid work options, and leave loading.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities to influence major infrastructure projects.
- Why this job: Shape the future of energy in NSW and make a real impact.
- Qualifications: Tertiary qualification in law, economics, or public policy required.
About the Opportunity
Shape NSW’s clean energy transition. Lead high-impact policy and regulatory strategy to deliver NSW’s Renewable Energy Zones and major energy infrastructure projects.
- Two permanent - full-time roles
- Sydney CBD based with hybrid working from home supported
- Salary range from $189,363 to $214,515 plus super and leave loading
The Energy Corporation of NSW (EnergyCo NSW) is spearheading the State’s transition to renewable and affordable electricity for the people of NSW as coal-fired power stations retire.
Our EnergyCo NSW Commercial, Regulatory & Markets team is seeking an Associate Director Policy & Regulatory. The role leads and coordinates specialist policy and regulatory strategy to deliver NSW's largest clean energy infrastructure projects, meet EnergyCo’s statutory functions and objectives, and secure EnergyCo’s policy, legislative and regulatory priorities. You will lead a specialist team to translate strategy into policy outcomes, regulatory frameworks and practical implementation solutions. Working across EnergyCo, government, regulators, market bodies and industry, you will drive complex advice, remove regulatory barriers, manage strategic risks, and support approval, funding, cost recovery and implementation pathways. You will also prepare high-profile Cabinet, Ministerial, Board, executive and regulatory submissions and briefings.
As a senior leader at EnergyCo, you will shape and influence NSW’s energy transition through our policy and regulatory agenda by leveraging organisational insights, lessons learned and evidence-based decision making.
About You
You are a highly regarded policy and regulatory leader with experience delivering complex policy, legislative, and regulatory projects in an infrastructure delivery context in politically sensitive and commercially significant environments. You bring strong experience with strategic government policy and regulation in energy or comparable infrastructure contexts relevant to major network, generation and storage projects, ideally the National Energy Rules and Electricity Infrastructure Investment Act 2020 frameworks. You excel at navigating complex legal, policy, financial, commercial, technical and stakeholder issues and turning them into clear, pragmatic advice that drives decisions and delivers results. You build credibility quickly, can influence diverse stakeholders and lead negotiations with confidence across government agencies, regulators, market bodies, industry and project teams. You are also a capable and inspiring people leader who sets clear priorities, develops high-performing teams, assures the quality of complex outputs, and maintains delivery excellence in a fast-paced, high-profile environment. You are comfortable operating in complex, fast-moving environments where priorities may shift and project parameters are still being defined. You bring resilience, sound judgement and a collaborative mindset, contributing to a constructive team culture while bringing stakeholders together to navigate challenges and achieve outcomes.
Essential Requirements
Tertiary qualification in law, economics, public policy or a related discipline, and/or demonstrated equivalent experience.
Please note to be eligible to apply for this position you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident, or hold a valid Australian working Visa for the duration of the appointment.
Applications close Monday 2 November 2026 at 11:55pm.
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.
Associate Director Policy & Regulatory in Sydney employer: Energy Corporation of NSW
EnergyCo NSW is an exceptional employer dedicated to driving the transformation of the electricity system in New South Wales. With a strong focus on governance, risk, and compliance, employees benefit from a collaborative work culture that values diversity and inclusion, alongside opportunities for professional growth within a pivotal government agency. Located in the vibrant Sydney CBD, the role offers hybrid working arrangements, competitive salaries, and the chance to contribute to meaningful projects that support the transition to renewable energy.
