EnergyCo | New South Wales Government

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$1.2B Renewable Energy Zones Program

Role: Senior Projects - Strategic Communications & Engagement

Sector: Government | Renewable Energy | Infrastructure

Overview

EnergyCo NSW leads the delivery of the NSW Electricity Infrastructure Roadmap, driving the transition to a clean, reliable and affordable energy future through the development of Renewable Energy Zones (REZs).

Operating at the centre of government, industry and community, EnergyCo plays a critical role in planning and coordinating large-scale renewable energy infrastructure across the state

Role & Scope

As Senior Project Officer – Strategic Communications & Engagement, I led the development and delivery of integrated communications and stakeholder engagement strategies supporting major renewable energy and infrastructure programs.

In a complex, multi-stakeholder environment, I provided strategic advice to project and executive teams, ensuring alignment across government, industry, media, and community audiences.

Key Responsibilities

  • Led strategic communications and stakeholder engagement across major renewable energy and infrastructure programs
  • Developed and delivered integrated communication strategies aligned to NSW’s energy transition objectives
  • Managed cross-agency collaboration between EnergyCo, the Federal Government and NSW Transport
  • Translated complex technical and policy information into clear, accessible messaging
  • Delivered multi-channel campaigns across media, digital and stakeholder engagement platforms
  • Produced executive-level communications including Ministerial briefs, media releases and strategic messaging
  • Strengthened relationships with key stakeholders including Ministerial offices, executive leadership and media
  • Supported delivery of multi-billion-dollar infrastructure programs across NSW

Key Achievements

  • Industry Positioning: Ghostwrote EnergyCo’s first published opinion piece in Utility Magazine, positioning the agency as a credible and authoritative voice in the renewable energy sector
  • Internal Capability: Designed and implemented EnergyCo’s Corporate Communications SharePoint intranet, improving collaboration, consistency and access to communication resources
  • Strategic Advisory: Provided communications advisory across major programs, including New England REZ, Port to REZ (Newcastle Logistics Precinct) and Waratah Super Battery
  • Proactive Communications: Developed and delivered EnergyCo’s Proactive Communications Strategy, strengthening media positioning and stakeholder engagement outcomes

Capability Highlights

Strategic Communications | Stakeholder Engagement | Government Advisory | Social Impact Awareness | Renewable Energy | Infrastructure Programs | Executive Communications

Project Highlights & Media

Selected project milestones and public-facing communications include:

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