About us

The Clean Energy Council is Australia’s pinnacle industry body representing clean energy, and we are committed to accelerating the transformation of Australia’s energy system to one that is smarter and cleaner.

Our Values

At the Clean Energy Council, it is important we live our values of Integrity, Collaboration, Leadership, People Focused and Service Excellence every day in the way we work.

About the Role

We have a unique opportunity for a Policy Officer to work with the clean energy industry on critical and transformative issues for the renewable sector.

The Policy Officer is responsible for assisting with the development, communication, and advocacy for policies to accelerate the responsible development of large-scale renewable energy projects.

This includes policy development work related to state and federal planning/environmental requirements, community engagement and social licence issues including a range of issues to support the development of offshore wind.

Key responsibilities include:

• Undertaking research and analysis to identify issues, planning the policy development process and drafting policies, reports and proposals for key stakeholders.
• Establishing and maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders to inform policy development and achieve policy objectives for Clean Energy Council members.
• Project delivery from policy inception to program delivery.
• Developing, maintaining, monitoring and reporting on projects, governance, risks and other issues as required.

About You

You will have a proven track record in a similar position where you have been responsible for developing, implementing and evaluating policy either in government, a market body or within the energy sector.

You will be tertiary qualified and your background experience and intellectual approach will enable you to successfully navigate complex government policy and frameworks that support large scale renewable products.

Central to this role will be your understanding of issues affecting the development of renewable energy products, climate policies and politics as well as previous experience organising and influencing consultative committees.

You will have excellent communication skills with the demonstrated ability to prepare and present logical, succinct material as well as strong time management skills with the ability to operate effectively in a dynamic and rapidly changing environment.

You will also have strong conceptual and analytical skills with the ability to grasp complex concepts comfortably and a genuine desire to learn.

Benefits

Significant growth in the clean energy sector is leading to new career opportunities for talented professionals. There are many reasons to explore our value proposition and what we offer.

Here are just a few:

• Strong capital investment in the industry, which is leading to growth.
• Pride in your work and that you contribute to a clean energy future.
• Good work-life balance and flexible work arrangements.
• Paid parental leave.
• Five additional paid days off pa.
• Excellent learning & development opportunities.
• Work with enthusiastic, passionate people.

Diversity and inclusion

The Clean Energy Council is an equal opportunity employer.

The Clean Energy Council respectfully acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the Traditional Custodians of the lands and waters on which we work and live. Sovereignty has never been ceded. We acknowledge Elders, past and present, and their continuing culture and connection to Country.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are welcomed and encouraged to apply for all advertised positions.

Join a team of diverse individuals united by a common purpose!

Applications, should include a cover letter and CV and will be reviewed progressively. Click "Apply Now".

All potential candidates must have a suitable working visa in Australia in order to apply. The successful candidate will be required to satisfactorily complete police and other background checks in accordance with CEC Policy.