Senior Associate, Clean Energy & Net Zero

NSW Connect; Sydney; On-site; AUD 133,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

Premier's Department seeks a Senior Associate, Clean Energy & Net Zero, to help design and deliver investment attraction and industry development initiatives across NSW priority sectors. Work with government, industry and investors to identify opportunities and strengthen partnerships for long-term economic benefits.

Based in Martin Place, Sydney, this temporary Clerk Grade 9/10 role runs until 30 April 2027 with a base salary of $133,348–$146,945, plus 12% superannuation and leave loading.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering complex projects and initiatives in fast-paced environments.
• Ability to build trusted relationships across government, industry and investors.
• Strong analytical skills and sound judgement to identify opportunities and support growth.
• Desirable knowledge or interest in clean energy, decarbonisation and net zero sectors.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of complex projects from concept to implementation.
• Provide strategic advice to senior stakeholders and support investment outcomes.
• Engage with government, industry and investors to turn ideas into action.

Skills

Project Leadership

Partnership Building

Commercial Thinking

Strategic Thinking

Job description

Senior Associate, Clean Energy & Net Zero

Senior Associate, Clean Energy & Net Zero

You. At the centre of big ideas.

Help shape the future of NSW's clean energy and net zero economy

Bring commercial or industry stakeholder engagement, project delivery and strategic investment thinking expertise

Temporary, Clerk Grade 9/10 ($133,348 - $146,945 per annum) opportunity up until 30 April 2027, based in Martin Place, Sydney

Expressions of interest are invited from ongoing and temporary employees within the NSW Public Sector who wish to be considered for this role. Available until 30 April 2027, this temporary opportunity has arisen due to internal movement within the team, creating an exciting chance to work on initiatives that have a real impact across the state.

About the Role

You will join our Clean Energy & Net Zero team within, Investment NSW. The team plays a key role in advancing opportunities across clean energy, decarbonisation and net zero industries, helping position NSW as a leading destination for investment and innovation in the transition to a low-carbon economy.

As the Senior Associate, Clean Energy & Net Zero, you'll play a key role in designing and delivering investment attraction and industry development initiatives across priority sectors. Working closely with government, industry and investors, you'll help identify opportunities, strengthen partnerships and support projects that create long-term economic benefits for NSW.

You'll lead the delivery of complex projects from concept through to implementation, provide strategic advice to senior stakeholders, and contribute to programs that support industry growth and investment outcomes. You'll engage with a diverse range of stakeholders, helping turn ideas into action while supporting the growth of NSW's clean energy and net zero sectors in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

We're Looking For

Project Leadership: Experience delivering complex projects and initiatives in fast-paced environments, with a focus on achieving meaningful outcomes

Partnership Building: Build trusted relationships across government, industry and the investment community to drive collaboration and unlock opportunities

Commercial and Strategic Thinking: Apply strong analytical skills and sound judgement to identify opportunities, solve problems and support industry growth within the clean energy and net zero sector

Sector Knowledge (Desirable): Experience or an interest in clean energy, decarbonisation, net zero, sustainability or related industries is highly regarded

We value diverse experiences. Even if you're not sure you meet all requirements, we encourage you to apply.

Salary: Clerk Grade 9/10. Package includes base salary ($133,348 - $146,945) plus superannuation (12%) and leave loading

About the Premier's Department

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Our Commitment

We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, the LGBTQIA+ community, people with disability, people with caring responsibilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans and other diverse communities.

The Premier's Department acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work and live. We pay respect to Ancestors and Elders past and present. We recognise and learn from the strengths of First Nations peoples of New South Wales and their continuing connection to, and unique cultural and spiritual relationship with, Country.

Reasonable Adjustments: The selection process will include assessment techniques to determine your suitability. You can request reasonable adjustments at any stage by indicating in pre-screening questions, contacting the Talent Team at ***@premiersdepartment.nsw.gov.au, or reaching out to the hiring manager.

Talent Pool: A talent pool may be created from this recruitment process. If eligible, you may be temporarily activated for opportunities in the same role or grade that become available over an 18-month period.