About the Authority
The Net Zero Economy Act 2024 established the Net Zero Economy Authority (the Authority) as a statutory agency in December 2024.
The authority is presently establishing itself as a separate entity, including off-boarding from the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (PM&C). The authority is expected to transition shortly to being a separate entity from PM&C, at which time, all employees will transfer under Machinery of Government (MoG) changes to the authority.
Our vision is to deliver a better future for industrial regions, communities and workers in a net zero economy.
To deliver on our vision, we have defined three core missions that guide our efforts:
- Help workers in coal and gas facilities affected by the transition to prepare for, and find, new well paid, safe and secure jobs.
- Support communities significantly affected by the transition to net zero to prosper, including through economic development and investment.
- Be a trusted and influential voice to build understanding of, and shape policy on, the net zero economic transition, particularly in the regions.
This process will be used to fill multiple vacancies across a number of different teams within the authority. For detailed information on the teams and roles, please refer to the downloadable candidate information pack.
What you will do
About the Roles
We have a number of Policy and Program Advisor roles at both the APS 5 and APS 6 classifications available across the authority.
As a Policy or Program Advisor, you will work closely with Assistant Directors to support the delivery of key projects relevant to the specific team.
Advisors at the APS 5 level will generally support and assist the team, whereas Senior Advisors at the APS 6 level will be expected to have a higher level of responsibility in leading or coordinating work.
General responsibilities and duties for both the APS 5 and APS 6 levels are outlined in the Work Level Standards. Additional key responsibilities and priorities for each level can be found in the downloadable candidate information pack.
What you will bring
Our Ideal Candidates
We are looking for candidates with strong strategic thinking, flexibility and the ability to work in fast-paced and dynamic environments.
We are also looking for motivated people with an interest in supporting Australia’s transition to net zero and working on the challenges facing regional workers and communities.
Please refer to the downloadable candidate information pack which outlines the capabilities required for each classification. These capabilities should be reference in your application pitch.
Desirable Skills & Experience
Candidates who have experience in the following areas will be highly regarded:
- New Policy Proposals
- Regional Analysis and Regional Development Policy
- Employment Policy
- Structural Adjustment
- Workplace Relations
- Policy and Program Implementation
- Program Delivery including project design and management
- Project Management
- Place Based Policy and Partnership Models
- First Nations Policy / Engagement
- Climate and Energy Policy
- Economic and Financial Analysis
- Commonwealth-state Policy / Engagement
- Program Governance and Assurance
- Research, Data and Analytics
Identified Position
This position has direct engagement with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities and service providers, or is involved in the development of programmes and policy. You will require a high level of cultural competency, including:
- demonstrated understanding of the issues affecting Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples,
- demonstrated high level ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, and
- demonstrated high level capability and commitment to continue to develop cultural competency.
Affirmative Measure - Indigenous Position
This vacancy is an affirmative measure - Indigenous position, which is only open to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.
For the purpose of this particular recruitment, all candidates will be required to provide confirmation of heritage documentation. This is a mandatory requirement in order to demonstrate that the eligibility criteria is met.
Please refer to the What you need to know - applying for jobs at PM&C document which outlines the acceptable confirmation of heritage documentation to be provided for this merit-based process.
Eligibility
- The filling of this vacancy is intended to constitute an affirmative measure under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975. This vacancy is only available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait people.
- Under section 22(8) of the Public Service Act 1999, employees must be Australian citizens to be employed in the APS unless the Agency Head has agreed otherwise, in writing. At PM&C to be eligible for this position you should be an Australian Citizen at the closing date of application, unless exceptional circumstances apply.
- The successful candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance, or hold a current security clearance of an appropriate level.
- The successful candidate will be assessed through our pre-employment screening checks, such as an Australian Criminal History Check, and will normally be subject to a six-month probation period if new to the APS or has not yet completed their probation period elsewhere in the APS.
Security Clearance Required
Baseline Vetting (Protected)
How to apply
Submit an online application through the PM&C Current Opportunities by 11:30pm AEST on Wednesday 2 July 2025.
