The Opportunity:
This is a permanent full-time opportunity .
The Senior Policy Officer - Carbon Farming is responsible for supporting development of advice on carbon farming including national and international carbon offset markets, carbon farming methods and offset integrity. The duties of the role include supporting delivery of advice to Government on opportunities and frameworks to enhance Western Australia’s participation in carbon farming and supporting development of policy related to carbon markets and the transition of the economy to net zero emissions.
This position assists with the development of policy initiatives across government to maximise participation in carbon farming, enhance liquidity of local offset markets and deliver environmental, social and economic co-benefits.
As a department we recognise that flexible working arrangements support effective work-life balance, empowers our people and increases team productivity. We are committed to creating an equitable and diverse workforce that promotes an inclusive and supportive workplace environment. We value the unique diversity of experience that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, women and youth bring to our workforce.