Project Officer Licencing & Compliance

• Join a highly collaborative, flexible, and inclusive team in a world-class organisation that is facilitating the energy transition strategy, and stakeholder engagement.
• Work at the forefront of Energy Operations within the NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water.
• Unique opportunity to apply your project skills in a technical operations area.
• Play a key role within a supportive and high-performing team influencing positive outcomes.
  
  

• Temporary (Up to December 2027) – with potential to extend / convert to permanent
• Full Time (35 hours per week) – flexible working options available
• Office location - Parramatta
• Clerk Grade 7/8 - Salary relative to experience, from $113,574 - $125,720 per annum + Superannuation and Leave Loading
• Additional Benefits - Salary Packaging and Fitness Passport available

• Applications Close – Sunday 9th November at 11:55pm

About the Team

The Pipeline and Gas Networks (P&GN) team within the Energy Infrastructure branch of the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) is a unique team that is at the forefront of the gas and future fuels space in NSW including providing a significant safety and technical regulation role and key subject matter expertise across multiple gas related programs and policy areas of DCCEEW and ensuring that safety and technical risks are appropriately managed.

The P&GN team has several core primary functions including.

• Safety & Technical Regulation of Gas Networks
• Safety & Technical Regulation of Pipelines
• Administer the licensing function under the Pipelines Act
• Administer the Authority to Survey (ATS) function under the Pipelines Act
• Administer existing Licensed Pipeline Permits
• Administer the Pipeline Search function under the Pipelines Act

The team works directly with energy network operators, Standards Australia, research organisations, Australian Pipelines and Gas Association and other NSW and jurisdictional regulators. Our focus is on influencing energy infrastructure operators to manage their assets in a manner that prioritise public safety and energy security.

About The Role

The P&GN team is currently seeking to appoint a Project Officer Licensing & Compliance to support the administration of pipeline licensing under the Pipelines Act 1967. This role involves managing and contributing to compliance and enforcement activities, while helping deliver complex licensing projects aligned with regulatory objectives.

This role involves delivering a broad range of licensing administration and compliance support services, including assessing applications, preparing reports and briefs, coordinating resources, records management and maintaining project documentation.

The role actively contributes to project planning and delivery by implementing and monitoring project plans, engaging with internal and external stakeholders, and facilitating working groups and consultations. Key responsibilities also include compiling and analysing data to track progress, identify emerging issues, and support informed decision-making through research, trend analysis, and the preparation of project briefs.

About You

We’re looking for a detail-oriented, focused and proactive professional with a solid understanding of licence administration and compliance processes. The ideal candidate will be both confident in applying established policies, procedures, and systems to ensure regulatory requirements are met and support the development of compliance processes and supporting resources to improve regulatory effectiveness.

If you thrive in a structured environment, enjoy working with legislation, and have a knack for navigating administrative frameworks, we’d love to hear from you.

Key Knowledge and Experience

Demonstrated experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Worked within and familiar with management and compliance systems, and quality and/or regulatory processes.
• Coordinated working groups, committees, project team and stakeholder meetings to facilitate and manage the exchange of information and documentation, and to ensure the effective follow up of agreed actions and deliverables.
• Some exposure or knowledge of the energy industry, although not mandatory, would be highly regarded.

Essential Requirements

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience.

For more information read the full Role Description: Project Officer Licensing and Compliance Energy Infrastructure ECCS Clk Gde 7-8 RD 29092025 (3).pdf

Who we are

The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) works to protect the state’s environment and heritage. It leads the way on climate change, driving the sustainable transition to a net zero economy, powered by affordable, reliable, and clean energy.

DCCEEW conserves and protects the state’s natural environment. It manages the NSW national park estate, including its rich and diverse biodiversity and Aboriginal cultural heritage for future generations. DCCEEW also ensures sustainable management of water resources across the state, to support the environment, communities and industry.

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 this opportunity aligns with your skills and interests, we encourage you to apply by submitting your resume and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.

We look forward to learning more about what you can bring to the team!

Applications close Sunday 9th November at 11:55PM.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Joanne Quinn via [email protected]

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 [email protected] or contacting Cassie Dryburgh on 0439 207 553 (please mention reference number 545991).

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