The Centre for Policy Development (CPD) is seeking experienced energy policy consultants to contribute to two projects focused on Australia's energy transition.

These are short-term opportunities for established consultants with strong policy research, analysis and writing skills, and an interest in developing practical policy solutions. We are open to engaging one consultant across both projects or separate consultants for each, depending on experience, expertise and availability.

About the projects

Project 1: Regional coordination of cumulative impacts from renewable energy development

Duration: 2–3 months

We’re conducting research and developing policy recommendations for a new approach to regional coordination. With the project approximately two-thirds complete, we are seeking a consultant to help bring the work to completion.

Current planning frameworks for renewable energy development often assess projects individually, while communities experience the cumulative impacts and benefits of industrial development across an entire region. This can result in duplicative and contradictory processes, creating challenges for both developers and communities and undermining the social licence for renewable energy development.

The engagement will involve

- Developing policy recommendations for a new approach to regional coordination.
- Contributing to research, analysis and report writing.
- Engaging with external stakeholders to inform the project.

This opportunity would suit an established energy policy consultant with experience in renewable energy planning, regional coordination, policy development and stakeholder engagement.

Project 2: Australian rooftop solar case study for an Indonesian audience

Duration: 1–2 months

We’re working with stakeholders in Indonesia to share lessons from Australia's uptake of rooftop solar and explore policy approaches that could be applied in the Indonesian context.





We are seeking a consultant to develop a case study of Australia's rooftop solar transition, with a focus on the policies that have driven uptake and their potential relevance to Indonesia.

The work will involve

- Analysing policy interventions that have supported rooftop solar uptake in Australia.
- Examining the volume of subsidised solar over time, including government and household expenditure.
- Assessing the extent to which subsidies have influenced the speed and volume of installations.
- Developing a written case study in collaboration with CPD's policy team in Indonesia.

The consultant will focus on Australian policy analysis and will not be required to navigate the Indonesian political context.

This opportunity would suit a consultant with experience in energy policy, rooftop solar, policy analysis and research, and solid written communication skills.

Compensation

Consultancy rates will be negotiated based on experience, expertise and the proposed scope of work. As part of your expression of interest, please include your proposed daily rate and indicate whether this includes GST, where applicable.

Location

These engagements will be undertaken remotely, with consultants based in Australia.

About CPD The Centre for Policy Development (CPD) is an independent, not-for-profit policy institute with staff in Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne, and Jakarta. Our vision is a fair, sustainable society and wellbeing economy that serves current and future generations in Australia and Southeast Asia.





Our mission is to help create transformative systems change through practical solutions to complex policy challenges. We tackle the hard questions, working towards change that is systemic and long-term.

Through our work, we aim to contribute to governments that are coordinated, collaborative, and effective, with an eye to both the near and longer term. We strive to build a social services system that helps people and communities to thrive now and in the future, and drive shifts in policy making practice with a focus on wellbeing and sustainability rather than primarily economic growth.

We acknowledge and celebrate Australia's First Peoples.

To learn more about our work check out our latest Impact Report.

How to Apply

If you are interested in contributing to one or both projects, we'd love to hear from you.

Please email [email protected] with the subject line 'Energy Policy Consultancy – Expression of Interest', including:

- Your CV: outlining your relevant experience and expertise.
- Expression of interest: a brief overview of your relevant experience and why you are interested in contributing to the project(s). Please include:
- Project preference: let us know whether you are interested in Project 1, Project 2 or both.
- Relevant work samples: examples of previous policy research, reports or publications that demonstrate your experience.
- Availability: your expected availability and when you could start.
- Proposed consultancy rate: Your preferred daily fee, indicating whether GST is included or excluded.

Applications are open until the opportunities are filled. We will review expressions of interest as they come in and close the advertisement once we have engaged the consultant(s). If you are interested, we encourage you to get in touch at your earliest convenience.

We look forward to hearing from you!

📌 Consultancy opportunities – Energy policy (Australia)
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