Environmental Consultant (Analyst)

Climate Analytics Inc. is seeking an Environmental Consultant (Analyst) to analyze and advise on climate and energy policies in Australia and the Asia-Pacific. Responsibilities include preparing reports, monitoring data, and providing policy recommendations. Candidates should have a Master's degree in a related field, four years of experience in climate policy research, and strong quantitative skills. The position is remote and offers 29 days of paid annual leave.
Job description
• Analysing and advising on policies related to climate and energy systems in Australia and Asia-Pacific countries to support the design, implementation, and enhancement of environmental operations and programs.
• Preparing technical reports and policy briefs that evaluate climate and energy policies, including providing expert advice in response to media and stakeholder inquiries.
• Monitoring, interpreting, and assessing environmental and climate-related data, including greenhouse gas emissions, energy consumption, and projections at both national and sub-national levels.
• Collecting and evaluating environmental market data to inform policy development and program implementation.
• Examining the interrelationships between climate, energy, and environmental policy, providing integrated policy recommendations.
• Applying and enhancing energy-environment system modelling tools to inform the development of sustainable, 1.5°C-aligned decarbonisation strategies at regional and national levels.
• Assessing the environmental policy implications of data from energy system modelling and contributing to data-driven environmental planning.
• Supporting the development of environmental decision-support tools by contributing relevant data, contextual analysis, and policy scenarios.
• Conducting research into best practice environmental and climate governance, and developing evidence-based policy advice and strategic recommendations.
• Assisting in the preparation of proposals for environmental programs and policy advisory services.
Your profile
Essential criteria
• Master’s degree in climate economics, climate policy, energy studies, or related field. Comparable experience will be considered.
• Minimum of four years of experience in climate mitigation policy research.
• Excellent quantitative skills; and in particular high-level Excel skills.
• Foundational understanding of energy system modelling and scenario analysis.
• Knowledge/experience of energy systems modelling including use of tools such as such as LEAP.
• Good writing and communication skills.
• Demonstrated team-player with the ability to work independently.
• Our working language is English, therefore excellent English writing and verbal skills are necessary
• You must be eligible to obtain the rights to work in Australia.

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: 06. June 2025