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 part of multidisciplinary teams.
• Time management and organisational skills.
• Flexibility and resilience to achieve results in a dynamic environment.
• Interpersonal skills, with an ability to build and maintain strong professional relationships.
• 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
• Environmental Studies
• Mathematics/Statistics
• Economics
• Politics/Public Policy
• Data Science
• Engineering/Technology
• Law/Combined Law
• Science

Job description

The Expression of Interest Register is open to eligible ongoing APS employees from outside the Agency for employment with the Clean Energy Regulator (CER). Candidates can express their interest in potential ongoing (at level) and temporary (non-ongoing, at level or with higher duties) transfer opportunities under section 26 of the Public Service Act 1999. These opportunities span a wide range of classifications and branches.

Section 26 transfers facilitate mobility across the APS, promoting diversity of thinking and capability development. Depending on operational requirements, opportunities may be offered on a full-time or part-time. Roles may be offered as a temporary transfer at the substantive level, either on a temporary or permanent basis, or as an acting position at a higher level. There is also the possibility of extension or permanent transfer at the substantive level.

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. Some of the roles offered may include but not limited to:

• Regulatory Officer
• Program and Project Officer
• Executive Assistant
• Communications Officer
• Governance and Secretariat Support Officer
• Compliance Officer
• Procurement Officer
• Finance Officer
• Contact Centre Operator
• Risk, Audit and Fraud Officer
• Data Officer
• Accountant
• Human Resources Officer
• Legal Officers
• Parliamentary Support Officer

Eligibility requirements

To be eligible for section 26 ongoing/non-ongoing transfer, you must:

• Be an Australian Citizen.
• An ongoing APS employee.
• If you are offered a temporary section 26 transfer, your home agency is required to agree to your release.
• Satisfy a number of pre-employment checks.
• Satisfy any mandatory qualification requirements applicable to the position.
• Be able to 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.