Senior Policy Officer Economic Analysis - EnergyCo

Energy Corporation of NSW; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 133,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

EnergyCo NSW is seeking a Senior Policy Officer, Economic Analysis to shape NSW’s electricity network decisions. You will lead complex energy market modelling and analysis, delivering evidence-based advice for infrastructure projects and business cases.

You will translate research and cost-benefit analysis into strategic briefings for Executives, the Board and the Minister, while engaging with government, industry and stakeholders in a fast-moving policy environment.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent experience in economics, policy or a related field.
• Experience in government policy, project management or large infrastructure programs.
• Strong economic analysis capability and understanding of energy markets.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex energy market modelling and economic analysis for NSW electricity network.
• Provide high-quality cost-benefit analysis and advisory input to business cases and network recommendations.
• Prepare strategic briefings for Executives, Board and Minister and coordinate stakeholders.
• Engage government, industry and stakeholders to navigate complex policy issues.

Skills

Economic analysis

Policy analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Written communication

Critical thinking

Education

Degree in a relevant discipline

Job description

Help shape the decisions driving NSW’s renewable energy future. Bring your economic analysis expertise and policy nous to major decisions shaping the future of NSW’s electricity network.

• Ongoing Full Time 35 hour per week opportunity plus FlexTime
• Sydney CBD office location
• This role supports hybrid working arrangements, with regular attendance at team meetings in the Sydney CBD required
• Salary range from $133,348 to $146,945 plus super and leave loading, 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 Network Planning team is seeking a Senior Policy Officer, Economic Analysis to help shape strategic decisions about NSW’s future electricity network. You will lead the delivery of complex energy market modelling and analysis work and provide high-quality advice on the economic appraisal of network infrastructure projects. This is an opportunity to work at the intersection of policy, economics and the energy transition. You will turn research, economic analysis including cost benefit analysis, and energy market insights into practical advice. Your advice will inform infrastructure business cases, network recommendations and other significant decisions. You will also prepare strategic briefings and advice for Executives, the Board and the Minister, and work with government, industry and other stakeholders to navigate complex issues and deliver strong outcomes.

About You

You will bring a strong economics background and the ability to make sense of complex information, identify what matters and translate it into clear, evidence-based advice. You will have demonstrated experience in government policy or project management, or experience working on large infrastructure projects, together with economic analysis capability or an understanding of energy markets and market modelling. You will be comfortable working across competing priorities, engaging with senior stakeholders and finding pragmatic ways forward when issues are complex or viewpoints differ. Strong written communication and critical thinking will be important, as will the ability to deliver high-quality work within tight timeframes. Experience in energy, infrastructure, utilities, regulation or another complex policy environment would be valuable.

Essential Requirements

• Degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience

For more information read the full Role Description: Senior Policy Officer, Economic Analysis

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 (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.

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 Sunday 15 th November 2026 at 11:55PM.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Emily Speers Mears, [e-mail] or Lauren Tapp, [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.