Urban Renewable Energy Policy Leader — Hybrid (Temp)

the original; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 189,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

NSW Government is seeking an Associate Director, Urban Renewable Energy, to lead the development of policy, legislative and regulatory frameworks for unlocking the energy potential of NSW cities and supporting the transition to affordable, reliable and clean energy.

You will report to the Executive Director, Climate Change & Strategy, providing strategic leadership on high-profile policy reform and overseeing stakeholder engagement and government decision‑making processes to help NSW reach net

Qualifications

• Extensive experience leading complex policy, legislative and regulatory reform in renewable energy or related public policy context.
• Demonstrated experience in Cabinet, parliamentary or government approval processes, including coordination of high‑quality advice and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex urban renewable energy policy, legislative and regulatory reforms.
• Provide strategic advice to senior executives, Ministers' Offices and government decision-makers on significant policy issues.
• Lead policy contributions to Cabinet, parliamentary and government approval processes.
• Build and maintain influential relationships across government, industry, market bodies, consumer representatives and advocacy organisations.
• Lead consultation and engagement processes to inform policy development and reform.
• Identify emerging risks, opportunities and strategic issues and develop practical, evidence-based solutions.
• Lead and develop a high-performing multidisciplinary team, fostering collaboration, capability development and staff wellbeing.

Job description

NSW Government is seeking an Associate Director, Urban Renewable Energy, to lead the development of policy, legislative and regulatory frameworks for unlocking the energy potential of NSW cities and supporting the transition to affordable, reliable and clean energy.

You will report to the Executive Director, Climate Change & Strategy, providing strategic leadership on high-profile policy reform and overseeing stakeholder engagement and government decision‑making processes to help NSW reach net