Policy Officer - Energy Policy And Innovation

Closes : 11 July 2025

Classification : Administrative Services Officer Class 6

Salary : $100,650 - $114,448 plus superannuation

Position No : 30752

Directorate : Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development

Advertised (Gazettal date) : 27 June 2025

Contact Officer : Simon French on

• or (02) 6205 3729

Details : The Climate Change, Energy & Water Division (CCEW) is looking for an energetic and well-organised policy officer to help deliver a range of targeted policies that empower the Canberra community to be sustainable, reduce emissions, and be energy efficient.

The ACT remains a national leader in addressing climate change and promoting sustainability. The Climate Change, Energy & Water Division delivers a comprehensive set of policies, programs, and community engagement activities to reach net zero emissions by 2045. This work is done is in collaboration with all sectors including government, non-government, business, community, and households. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of Canberra's climate action and have a direct positive impact for the local community.

The Policy Officer we are seeking will have strong analysis and research skills and will analyse and deliver amendments to local energy policy and processes, largely driven by changes to national approaches and frameworks. This will include changes to renewable energy certification and analysis of the ACT's renewable energy targets and approaches. As Policy Officer you will be required to assist with the development of policy within the wider Energy Policy and Innovation team and CCEW.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply.

Eligibility / Other Requirements

Some weekend and after-hours work may be required.

Desirable

Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field would be highly regarded, but not essential. Successful candidates may come from a range of backgrounds.

Note : A merit pool will be established from this selection process that may be used to fill temporary and permanent policy officer vacancies across Climate Change, Energy and Water Division over the next 12 months.

How to Apply : Please prepare :

A two-page pitch responding to the three selection criteria (Skills / Knowledge / Behaviour) provided in the Position Description.Attach a copy of your curriculum vitae, which includes the details of two referees.

Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now Button Below.

Important Information for Applicants

Effective from 1 July 2025, as part of the ACTPS 2025 Change Implementation Program, the Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development Directorate (EPSDD), Transport Canberra and City Services (TCCS), Access Canberra, and the Better Regulation Taskforce will amalgamate to form the new City and Environment Directorate. Further information about the Changes Implementation Program is available in the ACTPS 2025 Taskforce Report - Open Government Information.

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