Manager Project Accounting and Partnering - EnergyCo

Join us in driving impactful change by transforming the NSW electricity system!


Use your project accounting expertise to contribute to the transition to renewable energy for the communities and environment of NSW


Permanent fulltime role at 35 hours per week plus FlexTime
Located in Sydney CBD
Hybrid working from home and office supported
Salary from $145,378 to $168,130 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 NSW Finance and Operations team is currently seeking to appoint a Manager Project Accounting and Partnering to support the Senior Manager Business Planning and Analysis in delivering the financial budgeting and forecasting functions across EnergyCo, including financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, advice and reporting focused on EnergyCo’s projects.

The role is a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders, providing high quality financial insights and services to enable effective decision-making and to support the delivery of the NSW Government’s electricity infrastructure policies and programs.


About You

To be successful in this role, you will have knowledge of the application of the NSW Government Sector finance legislation, directions and policies, and Australian Accounting Standards.

You have the demonstrated ability to successfully deliver financial reports and budgets in an operational and project environment, cashflow management within limited funding envelopes, project performance reporting and forecasting function.

Your accounting and finance expertise enable you to deliver financial management advice and services that are supportive of rapid organisational growth and changing operating environment while upholding ethical and professional standards and ensuring robust financial governance.

You have a reputation and the ability to build the confidence and support of stakeholders, clients and peers to manage diverse and frequently urgent and competing business requests and demand deadlines in a complex, demanding environment of significant change.

As a confident communicator, you have experience in supporting senior managers with a non-financial background on best practice financial management and accounting policy and practice through effective business partnering services.


Essential Requirements

Tertiary qualifications in Commerce or Business, and membership of CPA Australia or the Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand.

For more information read the full Role Description: Manager Project Accounting and Partnering


Who we are?

The Energy Corporation of NSW (EnergyCo) is a statutory corporation established under the Energy and Utilities Administration Act 1+87 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.

Applications close Sunday 11 May 2025 at 11:55pm.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Payal Shah, Senior Manager Business Planning and Analysis with EnergyCo via payal.shah@dpie.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 Eloise Fleck on 0448 782 700 (please mention reference number 5423+2).

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