Acknowledgment of Country

The Clean Energy Regulator acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we live and work across Australia. We pay our respects to Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Yuma – Welcome to the Clean Energy Regulator

The Clean Energy Regulator plays a key role in driving carbon abatement and supporting the transition to clean energy in Australia by administering national schemes that measure, reduce and offset emissions.

Through initiatives such as the Australian Carbon Credit Unit (ACCU) Scheme, we support projects that reduce emissions, store carbon and create economic opportunities across Australia - including on land and waters where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have rights, interests and deep cultural connections.

We recognise the importance of ensuring Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander voices, perspectives and knowledge are reflected in our work, particularly where projects intersect with Country, culture and community.

We warmly invite applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for this opportunity. We value the strength, lived experience, cultural knowledge and community connection that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples bring, and the important contribution this makes to delivering effective, inclusive and respectful outcomes for Australia.

About this Recruitment – Affirmative Measure

This role is being recruited under the Affirmative Measures – Indigenous Employment provision.

This means the opportunity is open only to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants. The use of this measure supports the Australian Government’s commitment to increasing representation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the APS and addressing historical under representation.

We are committed to a fair and inclusive process where all candidates are assessed on merit, with an understanding that capability can be demonstrated in many ways, including through community, cultural, and lived experience.

As a part of the recruitment process, you will be required to provide evidence that confirms your Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage. This is generally via a letter issued by a recognised Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander organisation that confirms:

- You are of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent; or,
- You identify as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person; and
- You are accepted by the community as such.

If you progress to the interview stage, you will be required to provide this evidence prior to your interview.

Our Commitment to Cultural Safety

We are committed to creating a culturally safe and respectful recruitment process and workplace.

In this recruitment process, we will:

- Use clear, plain language and minimise unnecessary jargon
- Provide flexibility in how you demonstrate your skills and experience
- Offer alternative assessment approaches (such as storytelling or conversational approaches where appropriate)
- Ensure panel members are culturally aware and respectful
- Provide opportunities to ask questions and feel comfortable throughout the process

We recognise that everyone communicates differently and want to create an environment where you can best show your strengths and potential.

Our Commitment to Ongoing Support

We are committed to supporting you throughout your time at the Clean Energy Regulator by fostering a workplace where you feel culturally safe, valued and connected. Our First Nations Network plays a central role in this by creating an inclusive environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff, amplifying

First Nations voices, and supporting initiatives led by First Nations peoples. Through celebrating and sharing cultural heritage, recognising significant events and milestones, and promoting cultural understanding across the agency, the Network helps strengthen our ongoing commitment to reconciliation and respect.

Our Role and Functions

The agency is undergoing a period of significant change and growth, with new responsibilities and expanded scope of schemes, such as the Cheaper Home Batteries initiative, Guarantee of Origin scheme and the Nature Repair Market. The agency has also been appointed as the preferred regulator for distributed energy products, also known as consumer energy resources.

With a variety of roles on offer we are searching for candidates who can demonstrate capability in a variety of different areas.

Information about all the schemes we administer, as well as our publications, can be found on our website.

Scheme Operations Division

Our Scheme Operations Division enables entry and participation in the schemes administered by the agency. Staff assess applications and make statutory decisions on client scheme entitlements.



The division works collaboratively across the agency to ensure efficient and effective administration of all schemes.

Scheme Support Division

The Scheme Support Division supports the agency to resolve complex issues, advocate for legislative and policy change, screen and monitor client behaviour, address serious non-compliance and improve operational efficiency and effectiveness.

Consumer energy national technical regulator

The Australian Government, in partnership with state and territory governments, has developed a national framework for regulating consumer energy resources. We are preparing to take on the role of the Consumer Energy Resources National Technical Regulator under the framework, subject to legislation.

The current regulatory framework will give consumers greater confidence in their devices, helping them get more value from their energy systems. The framework sets out roles for us as the Consumer Energy National Technical Regulator, including registering suppliers, installers and products; collecting information about installed devices; and monitoring compliance.

Current Opportunities

There are immediate and anticipated vacancies available across a range of sections within the agency.

Immediate Vacancies

Carbon Markets branch

Immediate vacancies are available within the Environmental Markets Analysis section and the Renewable Energy Markets section in the Carbon Markets branch.

The role of the Carbon Markets branch is to provide authoritative, evidence-based insights on economic carbon markets to support effective outcomes for the schemes the Clean Energy Regulator (CER) administers and provide strategic policy analysis and support for the agency. The branch analyses all of the schemes administered by the CER.

The Environmental Markets Analysis section delivers authoritative, evidence-based insights on Australia’s environmental markets, specifically the Safeguard Mechanism, Australian Carbon Credit Unit, Nature Repair Market, and Product Guarantee of Origin schemes, undertakes research and analysis on industrial decarbonisation, the Safeguard Mechanism, and transition to a net zero economy. The team delivers the environmental markets analysis for the CER’s flagship market intelligence publication, the Quarterly Carbon Market Report, and builds, maintains and enhances in-house models of the Australian Carbon Credit Unit and Safeguard Mechanism Scheme.

The Renewable Energy Market Analysis section provides data, analysis and insights on renewable electricity markets administered by the CER, including the Renewable Energy Target, the Renewable Electricity Guarantee of Origin and the Consumer Energy National Technical Regulator. The section delivers evidence-based analysis on market trends, certificate markets and technology uptake of large-and small-scale renewable technologies and storage, supporting the Quarterly Carbon Market Report, policy development and decision-making.

Geospatial, Analytics and Reporting section

Immediate vacancies are available for Geospatial and Data Specialists within the Geospatial, Analytics and Reporting section.

The Geospatial, Analytics and Reporting section supports Australian Carbon Credit Unit Scheme data and geospatial analysis capabilities that deliver reporting and analytical products to support compliance monitoring, scheme assurance and internal and external reporting.

Anticipated Vacancies

Anticipated future opportunities may also arise for Geospatial and Data Specialists supporting the Australian Carbon Credit Unit Scheme, and for Data Analysts within the Data Innovation and Tools section.

The merit pool from this process may also be used to fill roles within the Renewable Energy Target scheme and National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting scheme.

The key duties of the position include:

As an APS Level 5 you will be expected to undertake tasks that are moderately complex to complex in nature and operate under limited direction. You will be capable of managing your own workflow, making independent decisions appropriate to your area of responsibility. Many roles require contact with stakeholders, and you will be expected to be able to communicate clearly and provide advice.

You will have the ability to undertake research of legislation and policy documents and provide analysis of these documents.

The duties across all roles will include:

- Undertake moderately complex to complex data, geospatial, research, intelligence or market analysis activities with limited direction, making independent decisions within defined parameters.
- Develop fit-for-purpose analysis approaches,



including defining questions, measures, criteria, data sources, spatial methods, market indicators or research parameters.
- Interpret and integrate information from multiple sources, including quantitative, qualitative, geospatial, operational, economic or market information, to support insight and advice.
- Prepare clear written and visual products such as briefings, reports, maps, dashboards, presentations or market summaries tailored to varied audiences.
- Conduct validation and quality assurance activities; clearly articulate definitions, assumptions, data limitations, caveats and uncertainty.
- Apply and promote correct information management practices, including secure handling of sensitive information, appropriate recordkeeping and defensible documentation.
- Contribute to short-term planning and prioritisation for analytics, geospatial, reporting, intelligence or market monitoring workloads; track progress and manage competing priorities.
- Identify opportunities to improve processes and systems, such as automation, standard templates, QA checks, mapping workflows, data pipelines or reporting methods, and measure the impact of changes.
- Support and guide less experienced staff through coaching, task allocation and quality assurance of outputs.

Specific roles and responsibilities will be discussed with candidates as they progress through the recruitment process. If an offer of employment is made to you, you will receive the detailed duties for the specific role being offered.

Key Capabilities and Attributes

We are seeking candidates who demonstrate some of or all our core capabilities:

- Building Relationships
- Developing Self and Others
- Managing Risk
- Applying Legislation and Policy
- Delivering Results
- Leveraging Insights

In addition to these core capabilities, you will also have some of or all the following personal attributes:

- Adapts well to ambiguity and evolving priorities
- Translates guidance and policy into practical, accurate outputs
- Proactive contributor who takes initiative and manages competing tasks effectively
- Builds productive working relationships across teams and with new stakeholder groups
- Open to learning and improvement with a curiosity about regulatory impacts and technology

Tertiary qualifications are not required for these roles, however qualifications in or progress towards the following would be advantageous:

- Data, Analytics and Geospatial
- Public policy and government
- Science and Engineering
- Commerce and economics

Eligibility

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.

Getting to know the Clean Energy Regulator

The Clean Energy Regulator is the Government body responsible for administering legislation to reduce carbon emissions and increase the use of clean energy. The Clean Energy Regulator has administrative responsibilities for the:

- National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Scheme, under the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Act 2007
- Emissions Reduction Fund, under the Carbon Credits (Carbon Farming Initiative) Act 2011,
- Renewable Energy Target, under the Renewable Energy (Electricity) Act 2000, and
- Australian National Registry of Emissions Units, under the Australian National Registry of Emissions Units Act 2011,
- Nature Repair Market, under the Nature Repair Act 2023,
- Guarantee of Origin, under the Future

Made in Australia (Guarantee of Origin) Bill 2024. Our purpose is to accelerate carbon abatement for Australia. We work with our stakeholders and clients including Australian Government departments and agencies, industry bodies, liable entities and the community to provide regulatory services of the highest standard.

We offer challenging and rewarding work in administering legislation that will reduce carbon emissions and increase the use of clean energy. Our agency 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. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, people with a disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and mature age workers

📌 APS Level 5 – Data, Geospatial and Market Analysis Stream (Affirmative Measures - Indigenous) (Canberra)
🏢 Clean Energy Regulator
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