Working from home some days each week may be negotiated.Merit list/pools and how they will be usedApplicants suitable for the role but not offered the position for the current vacancy, may be placed in a merit list or pool. If the applicant agrees, the results may be shared with other Australian Public Service (APS) agencies for filling similar roles. Applicants may be offered a future role, without the need to reapply. A merit list or pool may be used for up to 18 months.This merit list/pool may be used to fill other vacancies anywhere in Australia.Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW)Adelaide SA, Brisbane QLD, Canberra ACT, Darwin NT, Hobart TAS, Melbourne VIC, Perth WA, Sydney NSWWho we areThe National Energy Transformation Division plays an enabling role in the clean energy transition by providing strategic policy advice on the steps needed to transition the electricity and energy sector to net zero emissions by 2050. We partner with the states and territories on the delivery of reforms and provide advice on economic, and energy market trends in the transition to net zero. We work to ensure all consumers and communities benefit equitably from the transition and to support the development of a future energy workforce. We support the department's engagement with energy market bodies, key industry stakeholders and advocates, Snowy Hydro Ltd and the Australian Energy Infrastructure Commissioner.The Energy System Reform Branch is driving reform in planning and governance of energy systems, including through ensuring that markets work for consumers and support electrification. We work across Government and closely with states, territories, market bodies and industry to transform our systems to reflect the increasingly integrated approach required for Australia’s energy markets to deliver on our climate goals. Our Branch values include being Collaborative, Inclusive and Innovative. We have an excellent Branch culture and are inclusive of staff working across Australia. We build our culture through Branch meetings, regular policy discussions on interesting topics and our leadership’s ‘open-door’ policy.The Branch includes the following teams:Strategic Energy PolicySupports the delivery of key strategic priorities across Energy Group, including coordination of the Group’s input to Budget processes and key Government briefing processes. The team also acts as secretariat to the Energy Executive Committee.Energy Consumer PolicyWorks to get Australia’s energy markets working better for households and small businesses. Focuses on consumer protections, equity, and structural reforms for better consumer outcomes.Regional and Cross-sectoral Demand TransitionImproving energy system planning, policy and programs through a more granular and integrated understanding of changing energy demand in key industrial regions and across the economy.ElectrificationWorks to deliver a clear, coherent pathway to support electrification as a key decarbonisation lever and to help policies and projects align with this framework. This includes providing an interface between supply and demand side efforts.The key duties of the position include:Assistant Directors work under broad direction and perform a leadership role. They exercise sound decision making and judgement to produce high level policy advice and outcomes in their specialised area. We are seeking team players who are motivated to contribute to a 'one team' approach to the Branch's work.Key responsibilities include:Policy analysis:Conduct research and analysis on current energy policies, trends, and best practice.Critically analyse issues and provide insights and recommendations.Project management and coordination:Coordinate and manage priority activities, including Budget processes, ensuring timelines and deliverables are met.Draft policy briefs, Cabinet submissions, reports, and presentations, and summarise and present findings and policy implications, including to senior audiences.Facilitate and participate in meetings with stakeholders including other government officials (internal and external), senior executive and ministers’ offices.Supervise and mentor more junior staff members as part of a high performing team.For detailed information about job specific capabilities for these roles, please view the Job Description which can be accessed from our website - the Apply Now link will take you there.Citizenship - To be eligible for employment with the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water you must be an Australian citizen.Security Clearance - This position requires a Baseline Vetting security clearance. You will be required to obtain and maintain a clearance at this level.Pre-employment Check - Your suitability for employment will be assessed through a pre-employment screening process. This process includes a requirement to undergo and satisfy a National Police Check, referee checks, character clearance and where required a pre-employment medical assessment, specified mandatory qualification(s) validation and a probation period of 6 months.NotesWe currently have several vacancies available for immediate filling in any Australian capital city. A merit pool for filling positions in any location in Australia will also be established at the conclusion of this selection process.RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. Under the RecruitAbility scheme you will be invited to participate in further assessment activity for the vacancy if you choose to apply under the scheme; declare you have a disability; and meet the minimum requirements for the job. For more information visit: https://www.apsc.gov.au/recruitability
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