Who we are The role of the Department is to lead Australia's response to climate change and sustainable energy use, and protect our environment, heritage and water. Our vision is an Australia that is prosperous because it is sustainable, with community and Country at the heart of our actions.

We provide cutting-edge and expert advice to the Australian Government grounded in science and evidence. We develop policy, deliver programs, manage assets, administer legislation, and regulate. We work collaboratively and in partnership with First Nations Peoples, communities, regions, industry, states and territories, other government departments and international partners to achieve outcomes for the environment, the economy, and all Australians. The work we do today, matters for tomorrow.

Why work for us

Our roles and functions are diverse.

We work to:

- develop and implement a national response to climate change and reduce Australia’s greenhouse gas emissions by supporting technological innovation in clean and renewable energy and environmental practices
- support the affordable, reliable and secure supply of energy and competitive operation of energy markets for the Australian community
- improve the energy efficiency, productivity and performance of Australian households and businesses
- support stewardship and sustainable management of Australia’s environment and our unique heritage
- advance Australia’s strategic, scientific and environmental interests in the Antarctic and Southern Ocean
- support the sustainable management and productive use of Australia’s water resources

Read more about the work we do on our website.Who we are looking for

We are looking for flexible, adaptable,



professional staff to contribute to the Department’s work across a broad agenda. We are interested in individuals with expertise across all areas of the Department’s work, both policy and corporate management.

We look for people who:

- Optimise results
- Make evidence-based decisions
- Engage effectively with stakeholders
- Are accountable
- Act with integrity
- Communicate with influence
- Develop others
- Apply business acumen
- Adapt to change
- Strive for continuous improvement

Non-ongoing or temporary employment opportunities may be offered on a full-time, part-time or intermittent/irregular (casual) basis depending on business needs and requirements.About the Temporary Employment Register

We are looking for flexible, adaptable, professional staff to contribute to the Department’s work across a broad agenda. We are interested in individuals with expertise across all areas of the Department’s work, both policy and corporate management.

To help us in achieving our goals, we maintain a register of interested applicants to help us fill temporary (non-ongoing) roles. In the online application form, you will be able to express interest in roles from APS Level 1 to Executive Level and the skillsets most closely aligned with your experience. Temporary employment opportunities may be offered as full-time, part-time or irregular/intermittent (casual) depending on business needs and requirements.

Eligibility To be eligible for employment with the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment & Water, applicants must be an Australian citizen at the time an offer of employment is made.

For detailed information about this register, please view the which can be downloaded from our website - the Apply Now link will take you there.

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