APS Level 4 - Clean Energy Regulator Technical Stream

Australian Government; Canberra; On-site; AUD 86,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Clean Energy Regulator is seeking an APS Level 4 to support energy schemes and regulatory functions across multiple initiatives, including Cheaper Home Batteries and the Nature Repair Market. The role emphasizes analysis, stakeholder liaison and regulatory understanding within a dynamic public sector environment.

Roles are full-time with flexible remote options outside Canberra. Salary range AUD 85,745– AUD 90,465 plus 15.4% superannuation, with a structured pathway for ongoing employment and

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications are not required for these roles, however qualifications in or progress towards Electrical Engineering, Renewable Energy Engineering, STEM disciplines or Public Policy/Government are advantageous.
• Industry knowledge in energy systems, policy and regulatory frameworks is preferred.
• Ability to communicate clearly and provide technical guidance to stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Undertake tasks of moderate complexity under general direction and manage own workflow.
• Communicate clearly with stakeholders and provide advice.
• Research legislation and policy documents and provide simple analysis.
• Gather, verify and organise technical evidence, specifications and source material for advice and planning.
• Draft routine correspondence, file notes and briefing material using approved templates.

Skills

Building Relationships

Developing Self and Others

Managing Risk

Applying Legislation and Policy

Delivering Results

Leveraging Insights

Education

Electrical Engineering

Any STEM related discipline

Renewable Energy Engineering

Public Policy or Government

Job description

APS Level 4 - Clean Energy Regulator Technical Stream

• Canberra, ACT (The agency supports and promotes flexible working, including fully remote work outside of the Canberra region. Reasonable travel to our Canberra office may be expected)
• Ongoing/Non-Ongoing (The preferred outcome is Ongoing employment. All roles are full time; however, part-time employment is available upon negotiation. Depending on business needs, some opportunities may be offered on a non-ongoing basis. Where possible, these appointments will be for up to two years; otherwise, they will initially be offered for 12 months, with the possibility of extension)
• $85,745 - $90,465 + 15.4% superannuation

The agency is undergoing a period of significant change and growth, with new responsibilities and expanded scope of schemes, such as the Cheaper Home Batteries initiative, Guarantee of Origin scheme and the Nature Repair Market. The agency has also been appointed as the preferred regulator for distributed energy products, also known as consumer energy resources.

With a variety of roles on offer we are searching for candidates who can demonstrate capability in a variety of different areas.

Information about all the schemes we administer, as well as our publications, can be found on our website .

Scheme Operations Division

Our Scheme Operations Division enables entry and participation in the schemes administered by the agency. Staff assess applications and make statutory decisions on client scheme entitlements. The division works collaboratively across the agency to ensure efficient and effective administration of all schemes.

Scheme Support Division

The Scheme Support Division supports the agency to resolve complex issues, advocate for legislative and policy change, screen and monitor client behaviour, address serious non-compliance and improve operational efficiency and effectiveness.

Consumer energy national technical regulator

The Australian Government, in partnership with state and territory governments, has developed a national framework for regulating consumer energy resources. We are preparing to take on the role of the Consumer Energy Resources National Technical Regulator under the framework, subject to legislation.

The new regulatory framework will give consumers greater confidence in their devices, helping them get more value from their energy systems. The framework sets out roles for us as the Consumer Energy National Technical Regulator, including registering suppliers, installers and products; collecting information about installed devices; and monitoring compliance.

There are current, immediate vacancies available working within the consumer energy national technical regulator as well as further anticipated vacancies as the national framework is developed and implementation commences. The availability of roles will be staggered as the framework matures and subject to the passage of the related legislation.

The merit pool from this process may also be used to fill roles within the Renewable Energy Target scheme and National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting scheme.

Role Responsibilities and Duties

As an APS Level 4 you will be expected to undertake tasks of moderate complexity and work under general direction. You will be capable of managing your own workflow and may provide specialist or general support to the function of the business area. Many roles require contact with stakeholders, and you will be expected to be able to communicate clearly and provide advice. You will have the ability to undertake research of legislation and policy documents and provide simple analysis of these documents.

The duties across all roles will include:

• Undertake research and analysis to support technical advice on energy systems, technical standards, implementation options and operational requirements.
• Gather, verify and organise technical evidence, specifications, standards and source material to support advice, briefings and implementation planning.
• Draft routine correspondence, file notes, process maps, meeting papers and briefing material using approved templates and plain English.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to obtain information, clarify technical requirements and support timely responses.
• Support review of advice, reports, presentations and draft materials by coordinating comments, checking evidence and identifying gaps or inconsistencies.
• Identify routine technical issues, dependencies or implementation risks and elevate appropriately in accordance with agreed processes.
• Contribute to the development of guidance, templates and work instructions to support consistent technical input and quality assurance.

Specific roles and responsibilities will be discussed with candidates as they progress through the recruitment process. If an offer of employment is made to you, you will receive the detailed duties for the specific role being offered.

Key Capabilities and Attributes

We are seeking candidates who demonstrate some of or all our core capabilities:

• Building Relationships
• Developing Self and Others
• Managing Risk
• Applying Legislation and Policy
• Delivering Results
• Leveraging Insights

In addition to these core capabilities, you will also have some of or all the following personal attributes:

• Ability to work in changing and emerging environments, following new processes and guidance
• A strong sense of accountability and public purpose
• A willingness to learn and apply new concepts, technologies and systems
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team through being collaborative and respectful
• Demonstrates APS Values, integrity and a stakeholder aware mindset

Tertiary qualifications are not required for these roles, however qualifications in or progress towards the following would be advantageous:

• Electrical Engineering
• Any STEM related discipline
• Renewable Energy Engineering
• Public Policy or Government

Applications close 11.30pm (AEDT) on Sunday, 25 October 2026