Manager Program Delivery - Social Procurement and Employment Outcomes

Current Jobs; Armidale; Hybrid; AUD 154,000 - 178,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

FlexTime

Temporary contract

Job summary

EnergyCo NSW seeks a Manager Program Delivery to drive social procurement, workforce development and local employment outcomes across major renewable energy projects in NSW. You will lead strategic initiatives, manage contracts and partnerships, and work with government, industry and communities to embed measurable community benefits.

The role requires regional travel to NSW locations and Sydney, flexible hybrid work, and a focus on delivering lasting job and skills outcomes while aligning with

Qualifications

• Experience delivering social procurement and employment and training initiatives.
• Strong program leadership across complex partnerships.
• Knowledge of government procurement requirements and regional NSW

Responsibilities

• Lead social procurement and employment outcomes across major infrastructure projects.
• Provide strategic leadership for program delivery and partnerships.
• Develop training and employment initiatives with regional NSW focus.
• Collaborate with government, industry and communities to deliver measurable outcomes.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Policy translation

Workforce development

Education

Tertiary qualifications in relevant discipline

Job description

Join us in driving impactful change by transforming the NSW electricity system!

Use your expertise in social procurement and employment outcomes to contribute to the transition to renewable energy for NSW

• Temporary role to February 2028 - Full-time at 35 hours per week plus FlexTime
• We are also creating a talent pool for expected future opportunities
• Located in Sydney, Newcastle, Armidale, Dubbo, Mudgee or Wagga Wagga
• Hybrid working from home and office supported
• Salary range from $154,231 to $178,369 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 Community Benefits team is currently seeking to appoint a Manager Program Delivery, Social Procurement and Employment Outcomes to play a key role in delivering lasting social and economic benefits from NSW's major renewable energy infrastructure projects. Working closely with industry, government and project proponents, you will lead initiatives that embed social procurement, workforce development and local participation outcomes into project delivery, ensuring regional communities share in the opportunities created by the energy transition.

As Manager Program Delivery, you will provide strategic leadership across complex programs and partnerships, influencing policy, driving collaboration and supporting the successful delivery of initiatives that strengthen local jobs, skills development, supply chain participation and community outcomes across renewable energy projects. You will work with a team across government to develop new programs to support training and employment outcomes in regional NSW.

The Manager Program Delivery will be required to drive to regional locations and Sydney, as required.

About You

You are an experienced program leader with a strong track record delivering social procurement, workforce development, employment and training initiatives, ideally within major infrastructure or government environments. You bring a sound understanding of major project procurement requirements, including social procurement and workforce development obligations, and can translate policy objectives into practical, measurable outcomes.

You have successfully designed and delivered employment, skills and training programs, particularly in regional communities, while building productive partnerships across government, industry and the community. Your ability to engage, influence and negotiate with diverse stakeholders enables you to navigate complex and sensitive issues, balance competing priorities and achieve consensus. You are experienced in managing contracts, service providers and partnerships, using evidence-based decision making and strong project management skills to deliver workforce outcomes that create lasting community benefit.

Essential Requirements

• Tertiary qualifications in relevant discipline or equivalent experience.

For more information read the full Role Description: Manager Program Delivery

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 network infrastructure projects (PNIPs), 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.

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 12 October 2026 at 11:55pm.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Yvette Lloyd, Director Community Benefits via [e-mail].

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.

• Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace.
• How we encourage and support people with disability
• Information and adjustments for individual needs for the recruitment process and the workplace.

If you require an adjustment for your application process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team by emailing [e-mail] or contacting Eloise Fleck at [e-mail] or phone [phone] (please mention reference number 553251).

If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander use our Aboriginal applicants guide to assist with applying for roles or our Aboriginal Career pathways team at [e-mail] for a yarn.

Advertised: 28 Sep 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 12 Oct 2026 AUS Eastern