Manager First Nations Project Engagement - Aboriginal Identified

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Help shape the future of NSW's clean energy transition through meaningful partnerships with Aboriginal communities

• Exciting opportunity up to 31 December 2029
• Temporary fulltime role at 35 hours per week plus FlexTime
• Mudgee or Dubbo office locations & Hybrid working from home and office supported
• Salary range from $154,231 to $178,369 plus super and leave loading

The Manager, First Nations Project Engagement leads Aboriginal engagement and participation activities across major renewable energy and infrastructure projects at EnergyCo. The role focuses on building strong relationships with Aboriginal communities, ensuring their perspectives are meaningfully included in project planning and delivery. This role also supports project partners to meet their commitments relating to First Nations engagement, participation and cultural heritage.

This is an Aboriginal Identified role where Aboriginal identity, cultural knowledge or connections are a genuine aspect of the role. Positions are specifically noted under the provisions of the NSW Anti-discrimination Act (1977).

About You
The ideal candidate is an experienced engagement professional with a strong understanding of Aboriginal cultures, histories and community protocols. They have a proven track record of building trusted relationships with Aboriginal communities, Elders and representative organisations and are skilled at facilitating respectful consultation, collaboration and partnership outcomes.

They are a confident communicator and strategic thinker who can navigate complex stakeholder environments, balance competing priorities and provide expert advice to senior leaders. The successful candidate will bring experience working on large-scale infrastructure, energy or regional development projects, along with strong knowledge of relevant legislation, policy frameworks and Aboriginal participation requirements.

Essential Requirements

• Tertiary qualifications in relevant discipline or equivalent experience.
• Capacity and willingness to travel to regional locations and to work outside standard business hours as required.
• This is an identified role under section 14d of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 and as such Aboriginality is an essential requirement of the role. Aboriginal identified positions are developed where Aboriginal identity, cultural knowledge or connections are a genuine aspect of the role. Positions are specifically noted under the provisions of the Anti-discrimination Act 1977 for Aboriginal people who meet the following criteria:
• is of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent, and
• identifies as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person, and
• is accepted as such by the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.

 
For more information read the full Role Description: Manager First Nations Project Engagement (Identified)

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 transmission 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.

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.

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 20^th September 2026 at 11:55PM.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Alicia Rados via Alicia.rados@energyco.nsw.gov.au

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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If you require an adjustment for your application process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team by emailing dcceew.ta@dpie.nsw.gov.au or contacting Amy Clifton, Talent Acquisition Specialist on amy.clifton@dcceew.nsw.gov.au or on 02 49273146 (please mention reference number 551879).

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 AEX@dcceew.nsw.gov.au for a yarn.   

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