Deputy Secretary - Energy, Climate Change, Sustainability

Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?
Working to protect the state's environment and heritage and driving the state's transition to a net zero economy.

• Exciting opportunity to be part of DCCEEW's new senior executive leadership team driving strategic policy in the energy and Climate Change sectors
• Play a significant impact in the State's net zero future
• Ongoing Opportunity
• Band 3 Senior Executive Role | TRP commencing from $413,587

The Energy, Climate Change and Sustainability Group delivers the NSW Government's strategic policy, programs and some regulatory functions for the energy, Climate Change and environmental sustainability portfolios.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will be passionate about delivering a sustainable future to the State of NSW. You'll have significant experience and expertise in the energy sector, and/or Climate Change and sustainability and have deep knowledge of the role of governments in driving outcomes across these areas. In addition to having strong technical capabilities, you will be an effective people leader who is always looking at opportunities to drive and enhance performance as well as identifying efficiencies to deliver positive business outcomes.
The Role
The Deputy Secretary leads and directs delivery of strategic policy and programs across energy, Climate Change and sustainability on behalf of the NSW Government, including the NSW Electricity Strategy, Net Zero Plan, Electricity Industry Roadmap and a substantial portfolio of programs and services to drive the State's sustainable transition to a thriving, climate resilient, and net zero emissions economy, powered by affordable, reliable and clean energy.
The role represents the State of the NSW and advises the Minister for Climate Change and Minister for Energy in national Cabinet and committees to achieve collaborative outcomes that have enduring economy-wide impact across the jurisdictions.
The role is also responsible for ensuring effective management and coordination of energy security of supply in emergency situations.
Essential Requirements

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline and/or equivalent experience in the energy and/or Climate Change sector.

For more information read the full Role Description:
Who we are
The (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 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.
Applications close Sunday 11 February 2024 at 11:55PM.
Should you require further information about the role please contact Michael Brown, Senior Manager Talent Acquisition via
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.
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