Climate Resilience Interface Manager

• $190,026 base + 10% bonus + 16.5% superannuation
• Hybrid working | Sydney/ Newcastle location
• Monthly Rostered Day Off (RDO) 
• Permanent Full - Time opportunity

Ausgrid is on an exciting energy transition transformation journey, and now is the time to be a part of something big! As a leader in energy distribution, we are proud to service Sydney, the Hunter and Central Coast, delivering safe and reliable electricity to more than 1.8 million homes and businesses – that’s over 4 million Australians relying on us every day.

Our purpose is to make electricity accessible for all, and it’s our people that bring this to life. As we continue to grow, we are in search of exceptional talent to help us achieve our goals.

At Ausgrid, we are powered by diversity. Our customers come from all walks of life, and so do we! We are committed to creating a diverse, respectful, and inclusive workforce, and encourage applications from various backgrounds, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals with disability, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.

Your new role

At Ausgrid, we’re committed to powering a more resilient, sustainable future for the communities we serve. As climate impacts intensify, strong partnerships and meaningful engagement are critical. We’re now looking for an experienced Resilience Interface Manager to lead stakeholder relationships and help deliver our climate resilience strategy across our network.

This is an influential, outward‑facing role, ideal for someone who enjoys working at the intersection of policy, community, and infrastructure and who wants to see strategy turn into real, on‑the‑ground outcomes.

This is a permanent full-time role and can be based across Sydney / Newcastle locations.

Key responsibilities:

• Build and maintain professional, trusted relationships across a diverse stakeholder network, including internal teams, local councils, government agencies, industry bodies, community groups, and customer advocacy organisations.
• Facilitate and manage business partnering and data sharing arrangements with key stakeholders, translating local resilience planning into practical, measurable outcomes and deliverables.
• Manage and develop locally based Community Resilience Liaison (1-2 FTE) to deliver on-going community engagement program
• Plan and contribute to customer advocate consultation and engagement activities such as workshops, presentations, webinars, and teleconferences.
• Collaborate closely with internal cross‑functional teams to ensure a coordinated and consistent engagement and regulatory approach across local areas.
• Maintain a high level of awareness of political and policy issues and regulatory or community challenges relevant to climate resilience and the energy sector.
• Attend and actively participate in council, community, and industry forums and events, ensuring stakeholder insights inform the delivery of the climate resilience strategy.

What you’ll bring

Essential experience and capabilities

• Tertiary qualifications in communications, political science, business, social sciences, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).
• Proven experience in stakeholder engagement, account management, community engagement, or a similar role.
• Demonstrated ability to engage effectively with executives, senior leaders, community members, and external partners.
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills, with experience managing complex internal and external stakeholder relationships.
• Experience working in the energy sector, Government or similar environments, particularly across climate change, resilience, renewable energy, or net zero initiatives.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Well developed analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills.
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities and tight deadlines.
• Experience negotiating and managing contracts or partnership agreements.
• Advanced proficiency across the Microsoft Office suite.
• A self‑motivated approach, with the ability to work autonomously as well as collaboratively within a team.

Life at Ausgrid

At Ausgrid, we go beyond just a competitive salary to offer an exciting range of benefits designed to support your financial, health, and personal wellbeing! From salary sacrificing on electric vehicles, to discounted corporate health insurance and access to discounted gym membership access, you are bound to find something that empowers your life. Plus, our Fit for Life program ensures you're always feeling your best—physically and mentally.

Celebrate success every day with our Amped Recognition Program, where peers can cheer each other on. Looking to grow professionally? We’ve got you covered with study assistance, organisational training, secondments and our dynamic mentoring program.

We are proud to offer family leave to support all our employees, for those supporting family members, our Aged Care Support Services offer expert guidance on aged care to ensure peace of mind. At Ausgrid we are dedicated to supporting you in every aspect of life!
 

If you require support with your application/reasonable adjustments or questions about the interview process, please reach out to our dedicated Talent Team at recruitment@ausgrid.com.au.

Applications close Tuesday 28th April 2026. Please apply by submitting a cover letter addressing your suitability for the role and a copy of your latest resume. Successful candidates will be notified regarding an interview. Applicants must have full Australian work rights to apply.