Energy and Climate Data Analyst

Climate Analytics is seeking an Energy and Climate Data Analyst in Perth, Australia. The role involves analyzing energy and climate policies in Australia and the Asia-Pacific, drafting reports, and developing decarbonisation pathways. Candidates should have a Master's degree and at least four years of relevant experience. The position offers a flexible work environment and numerous benefits, with a focus on contributing positively to climate change mitigation.
Job description

Under the supervision of the Australia Pacific Office Director, with a focus on in Australia and Asia-Pacific countries, your key responsibilities will include:
• Developing and maintaining a detailed understanding of energy and climate policy in Australia and Asia-Pacific countries.
• Drafting reports and analyses of climate and energy policy issues in Australia and Asia-Pacific countries, including responses to media and stakeholder requests.
• Tracking, analysing and assessing climate and energy policy and data for Australia (national and state based), and Asia-Pacific countries and fossil fuel-intensive projects within Australia and the region, including greenhouse gas and energy statistics and projections.
• Collecting and analysing energy market data research in Australia, and Asia-Pacific countries.
• Analysing interlinkages between climate and energy policy.
• Using and developing further energy system modelling tools to develop 1.5oC aligned country and regional level decarbonisation pathways.
• Analysing policy implications from energy system data and modelling and data analysis.
• Supporting development of energy system models by providing relevant data and context.
• Researching best practice climate policy and developing policy recommendations
• Supporting the development of proposals.

Your profile

Essential criteria
• Master’s degree in climate economics, climate policy, energy studies, mathematics or related field. Comparable experience will be considered.
• Minimum of four years of experience in climate mitigation policy and data analysis.
Desirable criteria
• Experience working with developing countries.
• Experience working with China.
• Knowledge and experience in climate change and energy policy in the Australia and Asia-Pacific country context.

Our offer
• A job with purpose. With us you will work in a team of engaged people and with your skills you can make a positive contribution to our work in the field of climate change.
• A job with purpose. With us you will work in a team of highly engaged people and with your skills you can make a positive contribution to our work in the field of climate change mitigation, adaptation and Loss & Damage.
• We are a diverse and inclusive team and welcome your application regardless of your 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.
• 29 days paid annual leave for each year worked
• Ten days of paid personal/carer’s leave for each year of service
• After twelve months of employment, you will be entitled to three months of paid parental leave at full pay from the company, in addition to the maternity & parental leave entitlements of the National Employment Standards.
• You will be entitled to long service leave in accordance with the legislative requirements in Western Australia.
• Flexible work environment.
• You will be based in an office in the heart of Fremantle, within walking distance to the beach.
Application deadline: 12. June 2025