The Expression of Interest Register is open to eligible ongoing APS employees from outside the Agency for employment with the Clean Energy Regulator (CER). Candidates can express their interest in potential ongoing (at level) and temporary (non-ongoing, at level or with higher duties) transfer opportunities under section 26 of the Public Service Act 1999. These opportunities span a wide range of classifications and branches.

Section 26 transfers facilitate mobility across the APS, promoting diversity of thinking and capability development. Depending on operational requirements, opportunities may be offered on a full-time or part-time. Roles may be offered as a temporary transfer at the substantive level, either on a temporary or permanent basis, or as an acting position at a higher level. There is also the possibility of extension or permanent transfer at the substantive level.

There is no guarantee that an offer of employment will be made whilst your application remains on the register. You will only be contacted regarding your application if a vacancy arises that matches your skills and experience.

We are seeking candidates from a variety of backgrounds to fill these vacancies as they arise. We are looking for candidates who can demonstrate some or all of the following capabilities, at varying level of skill dependant on the position:

- Ability to lead and manage teams, fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment to deliver outcomes.
- Ability to interpret and apply complex legislation and policy, providing clear advice and ensuring compliance.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills,



including the ability to produce high-quality reports and present to senior stakeholders.
- Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships with key stakeholders, influencing and negotiating to achieve strategic goals.
- Strong strategic thinking and decision-making skills, identifying priorities and solving complex problems with significant impact.
- Ability to manage projects or programs, ensuring alignment with organisational priorities.
- Expertise in finance and resource management, contributing to the development and implementation of strategic initiatives.
- Strong leadership in change management, guiding teams through transformation and improving organisational performance.
- Ability to manage risk and ensure governance, ensuring compliance with organisational standards and identifying strategic risks.

Roles at the Executive Level 1 and Executive Level 2 will entail a leadership responsibility through coaching of APS staff, identification of goals and organising team initiatives.

We employ people from a variety of backgrounds and qualifications, including but not limited to:

- Business and Commerce
- Economics
- Engineering/Technology
- Environmental Studies
- Politics/Public Policy
- Law/Combined Law
- Mathematics/Statistics
- Data Science
- Science





Your registration will remain active until 24 December 2026. After this time, you will need to submit a current expression of interest by reapplying. CER is committed to workplace diversity and aims to create an environment that values and utilises the contribution of people from different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

To be eligible for section 26 ongoing/non-ongoing transfer, you must:

- Be an Australian Citizen.
- An ongoing APS employee.
- If you are offered a temporary section 26 transfer, your home agency is required to agree to your release.
- Satisfy a number of pre-employment checks.
- Satisfy any mandatory qualification requirements applicable to the position.
- Be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance to the level applicable to the position.

The Public Service Act 1999 requires all people joining the Australian Public Service to be Australian citizens. You will be asked to declare your citizenship status as part of the application process.

We will conduct pre-employment checks before we offer you employment. For us to do this, you will be required to supply certified copies of identity documents.

It is a condition of employment with the Clean Energy Regulator that you can obtain and maintain a security clearance to the level applicable to the position. If you are offered a role and do not already hold a security clearance at or above level applicable to the position, you will need to undertake the security clearance process before you can commence employment. Any employment offer will be contingent upon obtaining this clearance.

📌 Section 26 Transfer Expression of Interest Register - Executive Level 1 and 2 (Australia)
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