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 prospect 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 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.

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.

As an APS Level 6 you will be expected to undertake tasks that are complex to complex in nature and operate under limited direction with autonomy and accountability. You will be capable of managing your own workflow, using your initiative and judgement. Many roles require contact with stakeholders, and you will be expected to be able to communicate clearly and provide complex advice.

You may also have leadership and management responsibilities, including setting priorities and managing workflows.

The duties across all roles will include:

- Lead complex data, geospatial, intelligence, research or market insights work with reasonable autonomy, exercising initiative and judgement in analysis design and advice.
- Provide specialised technical or professional advice on complex issues, including options analysis and implications for risk, compliance, operational performance, spatial patterns, scheme activity or market outcomes.
- Design and oversee robust analytical methods, such as complex statistical analysis, modelling, spatial analysis, structured research, market monitoring or scenario analysis, and ensure outputs are defensible and fit for purpose.
- Ensure strong data governance and quality management across deliverables, including metadata, definitions, validation, documentation standards, reproducibility and appropriate controls.
- Translate complex analysis into actionable insights for decision-makers; communicate uncertainty, assumptions, limitations and policy, compliance or market implications clearly.
- Plan, prioritise and coordinate work programs or projects, including forecasting demand and capacity, ensuring quality outputs requiring minimal rework.
- Lead continuous improvement of end-to-end analytics, geospatial, reporting, market monitoring or data management processes, including automation, tooling and quality assurance practices.
- Manage stakeholder relationships for complex matters, anticipate needs, and represent the work area in internal or external forums as required.
- Supervise and develop staff through coaching, performance feedback and capability uplift in analytical, geospatial, market and information management practices.

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:
- Strong judgement and problem-solving capability in complex regulatory settings
- Able to interpret policy and legislation and contribute to operational design
- Works collaboratively across boundaries and influence without authority
- Takes a stewardship mindset, considering longer term impacts
- Resilient and delivery focused in fast paced, high change environments

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

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.

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