The Clean Energy Regulator administers the Renewable Energy Target, the Australian Carbon Credit Unit Scheme, the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Scheme, the Safeguard Mechanism and the Guarantee of Origin. Our purpose is to build a clean energy future for Australia. Our vision is to support Australia in transitioning to a low carbon economy through an informed and efficient market for carbon and investment in renewable energy.
Our People
We say hello in the elevator and go above and beyond to help each other in our day-to-day work. If you’re a collaborator, passionate about the environment and love to innovate, you’ll fit right in!
We pride ourselves on our diverse and inclusive workplace. If you’re Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander peoples, living with disability or a mature age worker, we encourage you to apply.
About the Roles
Participants of the 2027 Graduate Program will experience:
- three rotations over a 11-month program, commencing 1 February 2027 (where you can preference which rotation you get to be a part of)
- a calendar of learning and development, networking events and activities
- a mentor program to assist you throughout the process
- a Graduate Coordinator offering one on one support throughout the Program.
Training and career development
- During the program you will be provided with the skills required to launch your APS career. Through participation in the program,
graduates will gain relevant knowledge and skills in government administration as well as the expertise required to be an effective technical specialist within the agency.
Organisational support
- In addition to formal training, you will receive individual support from your mentor and the Graduate Coordinator. As a graduate you will have the prospect to be involved in events management as part of the agency’s social club.
Rotations
- During your graduate year, you will work across 3 areas of the agency. This rotation structure allows us to give our graduates a wide range of experience and knowledge. Graduates will develop an understanding of the agency’s work in the administration of climate change policies and regulation of carbon and renewable energy markets.
To be eligible for this program, you will need to:
- have completed a bachelor’s degree or higher in the last three years or be in your last year of study (to be completed by January 2027)
- have maintained a credit (or equivalent) average throughout your degree
- be an Australian citizen or receive Australian citizenship status by January 2027
- be willing to relocate to Canberra (relocation assistance will be offered to the successful applicants)
- be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance to a minimum of Baseline level.
We are looking for high-calibre, motivated graduates with a wide-range of qualifications and experiences, including, but not limited to: