Description:
Be part of something bigger and make a difference for NSW
Together, we create thriving environments, communities and economies across our State.
- Help NSWs transition to a clean, reliable and affordable energy system
- Ongoing, Full-time (35 hours per week)
- Office location – Parramatta; flexible working available
- Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $130,506 - $143,921 + super
About the team
The NSW Energy Security Safeguard (Safeguard) supports NSW’s transition to a clean, reliable and affordable energy system. It forms part of the NSW Electricity Strategy, Net Zero Plan and Hydrogen Strategy. The Senior Project Officer will be part of the Safeguard Implementation Team, that primarily works on the delivery and implementation of the Safeguard schemes:
- The Energy Savings Scheme (ESS) which reduces electricity costs in NSW by providing incentives for energy saving activities.
- The Peak Demand Reduction Scheme (PDRS) which improves the reliability and resilience of the NSW energy system by providing incentives for activities that reduce peak demand.
About the role
The Safeguard has delivered around 160,000 upgrades to households in the past 5 years and delivered around $300m worth of incentives. The Senior Project Officer will build on this track record and lead projects to develop new activities under the scheme and to make improvements to the scheme rules. The role will lead projects that involve:
- Existing activities like air-conditioning, hot water systems and residential batteries.
- Emerging focus areas like process heat, compressed air, commercial batteries and household appliances that can be managed through virtual power plants.
- Safeguard implementation data analysis to identify trends to inform policy development
Responsibilities
- Commission and manage research and modelling projects to better understand different technology and services markets.
- Manage all aspects of Rule development including drafting, public briefing and consultation and finalisation.
- Develop and manage relationships with key internal stakeholders such as policy, market development and digital teams.
- Develop and manage relationships with key industry stakeholders such as product manufacturers, accredited certificate providers, installation companies, energy retailers, peak bodies, and regulators.
- Supervise staff and provide expert guidance on a range of Safeguard related projects.
- Provide advice to decision makers and the Minister on policy and program development opportunities and emerging issues.
- Respond to public enquiries and clarifications on technical and market aspects of the scheme.
- Support scheme reviews and program evaluations.
- Analyse scheme data to identify risk and opportunities.
About you
Candidates will be considered for a range of roles with different policy and/or program focuses. We are looking for the right combinations of the following experience:
- Experience in energy efficiency and demand response technologies and services. Experience in measurement and verification is desirable.
- Strong analytical skills and experience in energy modelling, data management and analysis. Experience with PowerBi is desirable.
- Experience in technical writing.
- Experience of working with government certificate schemes.
- Understanding of the electricity market and challenges to electricity reliability.
- Demonstrated skills in stakeholder or client relationship management.
- Tertiary qualification and certifications in a relevant discipline.
For more information read the full Role Description: Senior Project Officer Programs
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 on Tuesday 18th March at 11:55pm.
Should you require further information about the role please contact Supratik Ghosh via supratik.ghosh@environment.nsw.gov.au or on 02 9995 5230.
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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