The role

We are seeking candidates from a variety of backgrounds to fill these vacancies as they arise.

We are looking for candidates who can demonstrate some or all of the following capabilities, at varying level of skill dependant on the level:

• Ability to interpret and apply complex legislation.
• Excellent communication skills, written and oral.
• Project and program management skills.
• A high level of attention to detail.
• Stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to work as a part of multidisciplinary teams.
• Time management and organisational skills.
• Ability to take initiative and a curious mind to grow and develop.

Roles at the APS Level 6 may entail a leadership responsibility through coaching of APS staff, identification of goals and organising team initiatives.

We employ people from a variety of backgrounds and qualifications, including but not limited to:

• Business and Commerce
• Economics
• Engineering/Technology
• Environmental Studies
• Politics/Public Policy
• Law/Combined Law
• Mathematics/Statistics
• Data Science
• Science

Job description

The Temporary Employment Register is open to candidates to submit an expression of interest for employment with the Clean Energy Regulator (CER).

The Register enables us to access appropriately skilled and experienced individuals at short notice for non-ongoing or temporary positions. Depending on operational requirements, opportunities may be offered on a full-time, part-time or intermittent/irregular (casual) basis for up to an initial engagement period of 12 months, which can possibly be extended once to a maximum of 18 months as per the Australian Public Service Commissioner’s Directions 2022.

There is no guarantee that an offer of employment will be made whilst your application remains on the register. You will only be contacted regarding your application if a vacancy arises that matches your skills and experience.

CER offers employment opportunities across a wide range of vacancies on a non-ongoing basis across various areas of the agency. Through this register we are looking for:

• Regulatory Officers
• Compliance Officers
• Data Officers
• Program and Project Officers

Eligibility requirements

Your registration will remain active until 24 December 2026. After this time, you will need to submit a new expression of interest by reapplying.

CER 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.

To be eligible for a non-ongoing (temporary) employment, you must:

• Be an Australian Citizen.
• Satisfy a number of pre-employment checks.
• Satisfy any mandatory qualification requirements applicable to the position.
• Obtain and maintain a security clearance to the level applicable to the position.

About the agency

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

Notes

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.