- Canberra, ACT (The agency supports and promotes flexible working, including fully remote work outside of the Canberra region. Reasonable travel to our Canberra office may be expected)
- Ongoing/Non-Ongoing (The preferred outcome is Ongoing employment. All roles are full time; however, part-time employment is available upon negotiation. Depending on business needs, some opportunities may be offered on a non-ongoing basis. Where possible, these appointments will be for up to two years; otherwise, they will initially be offered for 12 months, with the possibility of extension)
- $125,863- $143,171 plus 15.4% superannuation

About the Opportunities

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 effective 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 new 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.

The Strategic Policy and Analysis section is responsible for the delivery of high-quality insights and analysis on emerging policies and events relevant to the Clean Energy Regulator. It supports the work of the agency by providing research and advice on complex issues, particularly in respect of interactions across schemes or involving new policy developments. Some key responsibilities are delivery of strategic briefs to the Board on topics of interest and developing resolutions to cross-scheme issues and interactions.

Anticipated Vacancies

Geospatial, Analytics and Reporting section

Anticipated future opportunities may arise 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 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.

Role Responsibilities and Duties

As an Executive Level 1 you will be expected to undertake work that is complex in nature and operates with a high level of autonomy and accountability. You will manage a defined body of work or lead a small team, exercising sound judgement and initiative to deliver outcomes aligned with organisational priorities. You will be capable of managing competing priorities, providing authoritative and well-reasoned advice, and representing the work area with stakeholders. Many roles involve people leadership responsibilities, including setting direction, managing workflows, developing staff capability and monitoring performance. This recruitment stream covers a range of specialist roles. Individual positions may focus on data analytics, geospatial analysis, market analysis, economic and policy analysis, research,



reporting or data management, and candidates are not expected to possess expertise across all disciplines.

Depending on the role, duties may include:

- Provide authoritative written and verbal advice to senior stakeholders by translating complex economic and policy analysis, spatial patterns, or research findings into clear options, recommendations, implications and risks.
- Lead very complex data, geospatial, market intelligence, policy or economic analysis activities under broad direction, exercising judgement, independence and accountability for quality outcomes.
- Set priorities, work plans and performance expectations for a team, project or analytical work program; monitor delivery through others and adjust priorities as risks, demand or evidence changes.
- Lead complex problem solving by integrating evidence from internal and external datasets, spatial information, scheme or operational data, research and stakeholder intelligence.
- Oversee governance, assurance and decision quality for analytical products, including data standards, metadata, peer review, traceability, auditability, privacy, secrecy, ethical use of data and defensible documentation.
- Manage and influence key stakeholder relationships, including other government agencies, users of analysis, data custodians, technical specialists, policy and compliance teams, market bodies or other external partners, to support sound decision-making and implementation.
- Drive innovation and business improvement across analytics, geospatial, reporting, market intelligence, data management or market monitoring processes, including use of tools, automation, quality controls and improved end-user products.
- Manage team capacity, capability and wellbeing; coach staff, provide performance feedback and build capability in analytical reasoning, GIS/spatial methods, economic and market analysis, data governance and communication of insights.
- Identify and manage risks for the work program, including information security, data quality, analytical integrity, reputational risk, market sensitivity, delivery risk and appropriate escalation and controls.

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:
- Leads work through ambiguity, setting direction and prioritising delivery
- Translates policy and legislative intent into coherent, implementable regulatory frameworks
- Acts as a trusted focal point, providing clear, balanced advice to stakeholders
- Builds and maintains strategic relationships across the energy, technology and regulatory sectors
- Models APS and CER values by fostering a collaborative, inclusive team culture

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

Applications close 11.30pm AEDT on Sunday, 8 November 2026

📌 Executive Level 1 – Data, Geospatial and Market Analysis Stream (Canberra)
🏢 Australian Government
📍 Canberra