- Canberra, ACT (The agency supports and promotes flexible working, including fully remote work outside of the Canberra region. Reasonable travel to our Canberra office may be expected)
- Ongoing/Non-Ongoing (The preferred outcome is Ongoing full-time employment, with part-time options negotiable. Depending on business needs, some roles may be offered on a Non-Ongoing basis for up to two years or initially 12 months with the possibility of extension)
- $125,863 - $143,171 plus 15.4% superannuation
The agency is undergoing a period of significant change and growth, with new responsibilities and expanded scope of schemes, such as the Cheaper Home Batteries initiative, Guarantee of Origin scheme and the Nature Repair Market. The agency has also been appointed as the preferred regulator for distributed energy products, also known as consumer energy resources.
With a variety of roles on offer we are searching for candidates who can demonstrate capability in a variety of different areas.
Information about all the schemes we administer, as well as our publications, can be found on our website.
Our Scheme Operations Division enables entry and participation in the schemes administered by the agency. Staff assess applications and make statutory decisions on client scheme entitlements. The division works collaboratively across the agency to ensure efficient and effective administration of all schemes.
The Scheme Support Division supports the agency to resolve complex issues, advocate for legislative and policy change, screen and monitor client behaviour, address serious non-compliance and improve operational efficiency and effectiveness.
The consumer energy national technical regulatory scheme is a new function within the agency, providing national leadership in the establishment, maintenance, and enforcement of technical requirements for Distributed Energy Resources (DER), also referred to as Consumer Energy Resources. This function will support a secure, efficient, and consumer-focused energy system by ensuring DER technologies are interoperable and effectively integrated into the electricity system. It will also enable innovation, reduce unnecessary regulatory burden, and promote equitable outcomes for consumers.
There are current, immediate vacancies available within the Renewable Energy Target (RET) branch, within the Product Guarantee of Origin section in the NGER and Safeguard branch and within the Soil, Agriculture and Savannah section in the Australian Carbon Credit Units scheme (ACCU).
The RET branch has a focus on renewable energy systems ranging from utility to household scale. The roles in this area vary from technical, such as electrical engineering to scheme administration, operational and compliance focused positions. The branch is fast paced and every day brings a new challenge.
The Product Guarantee of Origin (PGO) section administers the PGO scheme which verifies the emissions intensity of low-emissions products including hydrogen, biomethane and green metals. The section will also co-administer the Hydrogen Production Tax Incentive with the ATO from 2027.
The ACCU scheme supports emissions reduction and carbon sequestration across a range of sectors, including land, agriculture, energy, waste and industry. Roles in this area may involve applying legislation and method requirements, supporting scheme administration, and contributing to policy, process and operational improvements.
There are anticipated needs within the consumer energy national technical regulatory scheme and other roles within the Australia Carbon Credit Units scheme (ACCU).
As an Executive Level 1 you will be expected to undertake work that is complex in nature and operates with a high level of autonomy and accountability. You will manage a defined body of work or lead a small team, exercising sound judgement and initiative to deliver outcomes aligned with organisational priorities. You will be capable of managing competing priorities, providing authoritative and well reasoned advice, and representing the work area with stakeholders. Many roles involve people leadership responsibilities, including setting direction, managing workflows, developing staff capability and monitoring performance.
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Plan, coordinate and deliver a defined program, project, service, policy or regulatory function, ensuring outputs are timely, accurate and fit-for-purpose.
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Analyse complex issues, synthesise evidence, and provide clear, defensible recommendations and briefings for senior decision-makers.
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Set clear expectations, allocate work, coach staff, and monitor quality, performance and wellbeing to achieve team and organisational outcomes.
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Build and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders; represent the work area in meetings and forums to progress outcomes.
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Identify and manage operational risks; apply relevant legislation, policy and governance frameworks; contribute to continuous improvement and assurance activities.
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Contribute to managing resources (people, budget, information, systems) to meet priorities and support efficient delivery.
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Identify process and service improvements; implement changes that enhance efficiency, quality and client/stakeholder experience.
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Role-model behaviours consistent with APS Values, a safe and inclusive workplace, and constructive participation in workplace initiatives.
Specific roles and responsibilities will be discussed with candidates as they progress through the recruitment process. If an offer of employment is made to you, you will receive the detailed duties for the specific role being offered.
We are seeking candidates who demonstrate some of or all our core capabilities:
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Building Relationships
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Applying Legislation and Policy
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Developing Self and Others
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Delivering Results
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Managing Risk
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Leveraging Insights
In addition to these core capabilities, you will also have some of or all the following personal attributes:
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Leads work through ambiguity, setting direction and prioritising delivery
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Translates policy and legislative intent into coherent, implementable regulatory frameworks
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Acts as a trusted focal point, providing clear, balanced advice to stakeholders
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Builds and maintains strategic relationships across the energy, technology and regulatory sectors
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Models APS and CER values by fostering a collaborative, inclusive team culture
Tertiary qualifications are not required for these roles, however qualifications in or progress towards the following would be advantageous:
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Engineering, electric or general
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Science, environmental or general
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Public policy, law and government
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Commerce and economics
Applications close 11.30pm AEST on Sunday, 5 July 2026
