Renewable Energy Target - Various Opportunities

The Clean Energy Regulator is seeking passionate individuals for various roles in its Renewable Energy Target branch in Canberra, Australia. Positions include Regulatory Officers, Senior Regulatory Officers, and Assistant Managers, focusing on assessing applications, resolving enquiries, and improving business processes. The workplace values diversity and encourages applications from underrepresented groups. Candidates should be collaborative, innovative, and committed to a sustainable future.
About Us

The Clean Energy Regulator administers the carbon pricing mechanism, the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Scheme, the Carbon Farming Initiative, the Renewable Energy Target and the Australian National Registry of Emissions Units (the five schemes). Our purpose is to build a clean energy future for Australia. Our vision is to support Australia in transitioning to a low carbon economy through an informed and efficient market for carbon and investment in renewable energy.

We are seeking passionate and talented individuals for a variety of roles available across multiple sections of our Renewable Energy Target branch. If you're ready to make a difference and contribute to a sustainable future, we want to hear from you!

Find out more about the Clean Energy Regulator and what we have to offer, please visit our website and for the latest update on activities, you can follow us on LinkedIn.

Our People

We say hello in the elevator and go above and beyond to help each other in our day-to-day work. If you’re a collaborator, passionate about the environment and love to innovate, you’ll fit right in!

We pride ourselves on our diverse and inclusive workplace. If you’re Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander peoples, living with disability, LGBTQIA+ people or a mature age worker, we encourage you to apply.

About the Roles

We are currently seeking to fill the following positions:
• Regulatory Officers
• Senior Regulatory Officers
• Assistant Managers

Under some direction, APS Level 4 Regulatory Officer will:
• Identify and use legislation, instructions, guidelines and procedures to guide assessment of applications and validation of claims relevant to the sections work
• Confidently discuss/escalate complex or difficult issues in a clear, concise and articulate manner with your supervisor as they arise
• Resolve standard enquiries from internal and external stakeholders and provide information and advice as a representative of the work area
• Undertake procedural, clerical, administrative support of operational tasks including research and analysis activities, briefing material and annual reports
• Work independently and collaboratively with relevant teams to support the section to achieve results in a timely manner.

Under limited direction, an APS Level 5 Regulatory Officer will also, in addition to the above:
• Contribute new ideas and maximise the benefits of change, including the identification of opportunities to improve the efficiency of business processes
• Think strategically and contribute to the development of plans, strategies and team goals
• Resolve moderately complex enquiries with limited direction and apply judgement and knowledge when dealing with legislation and guidance materials.

Under limited direction, the APS Level 6 Senior Regulatory Officer will:
• Provide guidance and support on CER programs – including the ability to interpret and apply legislation, policy and procedures to identify complex situations
• Provide advice and subject matter expertise for CER schemes – including ability to interpret and apply legislation, policy and procedures to complex situations and strategic discussions
• Deliver quality outputs for a team, this may include but not limited to:
• working collaboratively with cross functional teams on procurement process, strategic planning, evaluations, contract management, project work and
• the allocation/development of specialist, professional and/or technical resources, undertake regular quality assurance checks, manage any potential/identified risks and provide feedback to peers.
• Contribute to the development and delivery of cross agency compliance programs to prevent, detect and address non-compliance across the schemes the CER administers
• Prepare executive briefing material and analytical reports
• Evaluate and analyse complex information and data, apply research to solve problems and effectively make informed decisions
• Supervise and support development of APS staff as required.

Working with independence, the Executive Level 1 Assistant Manager will:
• Work collaboratively and collegially to lead and develop a multi-disciplinary team to deliver quality outputs within statutory/agreed timeframes, as well as assisting in the day-to-day management of the section
• Manage priorities and strategic direction to successfully deliver/achieve section, division and agency scheme objectives and goals
• Develop and maintain the quality of section capabilities, including administrative, reporting, contract management, specialist, professional and/or technical expertise
• Apply professional judgement to make or recommend and communicate robust regulatory decisions, and evaluating risks in the context of a complex and evolving environment
• Interpret and develop complex scheme compliance policies, which require the detailed analysis of diverse data and views and where a range of viable options/solutions are available,
• Develop and implement improvements to processes to meet agency objectives and legislative requirements
• Lead and take responsibility for managing work projects, and report progress to senior management
• Collaborate with key internal and external stakeholders to identify regulation and compliance enhancement opportunities, achieve effective compliance outcomes and facilitate compliance cooperation among key stakeholders and
• Lead the preparation of complex/sensitive reports and briefs to Ministers, senior management, agency committees and/or for investigative action.

How to Apply

To learn more about these roles, please click on 'Apply' to find out more information and explore the Clean Energy Regulator Careers webpage.

Other Benefits

We offer a range of benefits to our employees, including:
• Great work-life balance.
• Supports and promotes flexible working.
• Competitive salary packaging and leave options, including purchase leave.
• Diverse, supportive, inclusive and agile work environment, with staff at all levels being part of conversations with the senior executive and being offered the opportunity to experience different types of work.
• A wide range of learning and development opportunities.

Applications close 11.30pm on Sunday, 16 March 2025.