Governance Officer

Description:

Join us in driving impactful change by transforming the NSW electricity system!
Use your general governance and administrative support skills and experience to contribute to the transition to renewable energy for the communities and environment of NSW
Ongoing fulltime role at 35 hours per week plus FlexTimeSydney or NSW location by negotiationHybrid working from home and office supportedSalary range from $110,266 to $122,058 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 Governance Risk and Compliance (GRC) team is currently seeking to appoint aGovernance Officer to ensure efficient processes, facilitate compliance with policies and regulations and support decision making through the preparation of high-quality documentation and reporting. This role also provides high-level administrative and coordination support across the GRC and Secretariat functions to enable the effective operation of the function.
This role supports the GRC, including the Corporate Secretariat, in ensuring effective governance, risk management, and compliance operations. It offers a unique and exciting opportunity to gain exposure to board activities, regulatory frameworks, and strategic decision-making processes.
About You
To be successful in the role, you will have experience in providing high level support and coordination and committee support, preferably within governance, risk or compliance functions.
Your administration and governance expertise enable you to manage competing priorities and tight deadlines while maintaining attention to detail and accuracy across governance functions.
Your high integrity and attention to detail enable you to ensure compliance with evolving governance, risk and compliance frameworks within a complex organisational environment.
As a confident communicator, you have the demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective communication and collaboration across diverse stakeholders.
Essential Requirements
Knowledge of governance and compliance frameworks, policies, and regulatory requirements.Experience in operating systems relating to Governance, Risk and Compliance.
For more information read the full Role Description: Governance Officer
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 Tuesday 25 February 2025 at 11:55pm
Should you require further information about the role please contact Bob Putnam, Acting Corporate Secretary via bob.putnam@dpie.nsw.gov.au.
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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