Junior Data and Policy Analyst

Climate Analytics is hiring a Junior Data and Policy Analyst in Western Australia. The role involves supporting energy analysts with data collection, model building, and policy research related to climate and energy transitions in Australia and the Asia-Pacific. Candidates should have a Master’s degree in a relevant field, strong quantitative skills, and experience with energy system modeling. The position offers a contract for 1.5 years starting December 2026.
Junior Data and Policy Analyst

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We are seeking a skilled Research Assistant to support our energy analysts in modelling national and regional energy transitions. You will contribute to detailed model building, policy research, and analysis, focusing on climate and energy transitions in Australia and Asia-Pacific countries.

Key Responsibilities
• Supporting data collection
• Compiling and maintaining databases
• Actively working with the modeling team to develop a whole-of-system energy model on LEAP
• Analyzing policy implications from energy system data and modelling and data analysis
• Contributing to drafting reports and analyses of climate and energy policy issues in Australia and Asia-Pacific countries

Qualifications

Essential Criteria
• Master’s degree in climate economics, climate policy, energy studies or related field
• Strong quantitative background and interest in energy system modelling
• Solid understanding of climate change mitigation and knowledge of energy system transformation
• Previous hands‑on energy system modelling experience (LEAP or other solutions)
• Highly proficient in Excel
• Experience in data collection for sector‑specific parameters and time‑series data, particularly familiarity with Australian data sources
• Unrestricted working rights in Australia

Desirable Criteria
• Sector‑specific experience (heavy industries, end‑use energy consumers)
• Advanced knowledge of Low Emissions Analysis Platform (LEAP)
• Experience building granular LEAP modules for specific sectors, like heavy industries or end‑use sector

Our Offer
• An opportunity to contribute to Climate Analytics’ growing portfolio of work on adaptation, loss and damage in one of the world’s most climate‑vulnerable regions.
• A job with purpose. With us you will work in a team of highly engaged people and make a positive contribution to climate‑change work.
• We are a diverse and inclusive team and welcome your application regardless of gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, citizenship or any other aspect that makes you unique.
• We are working in a positive and inspiring working atmosphere with an international team.
• We are committed to supporting team members’ development and professional growth.

Conditions

Application Deadline : 14 November 2025

Starting Date : From 1 December 2026

Location : Perth, Australia

Terms : 1.5 year contract

Please apply with your CV, cover letter, a writing sample and a list of three references in PDF format exclusively using the application form. Applications by email or by post can unfortunately not be processed.

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