APS Level 5 - Clean Energy Regulator Technical Stream

Australian Government; Canberra; On-site; AUD 94,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangement

Remote work outside Canberra region

Job summary

Acendre supports flexible working arrangements for this APS Level 5 role in the Clean Energy Regulator. Based in Canberra, ACT, the agency offers the possibility of fully remote work outside the Canberra region with occasional travel to the office as needed.

Salary ranges from 93,612 to 98,332 AUD plus 15.4% superannuation, with ongoing full-time appointments and part-time options by negotiation. Roles cover Scheme Operations and Consumer Energy resources regulation as the agency expands its

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications are not required for these roles.
• Advantageous qualifications: Electrical Engineering, STEM, Renewable Energy Engineering, Public Policy or Government.

Responsibilities

• Manage moderately complex technical analysis and advice under limited direction, applying precedent, policy intent, technical standards and subject matter knowledge.
• Interpret technical requirements and translate them into practical advice, implementation options, process maps and operational artefacts.
• Undertake research on technical feasibility, implementation considerations, dependencies and risks to inform policy, program or operational settings.
• Prepare clear written products, including briefing material, reports, presentations, technical summaries and decision records for varied audiences.
• Coordinate review of incoming advice and draft materials from stakeholders or partner teams, consolidating feedback and identifying issues requiring resolution.
• Provide practical advice to colleagues and stakeholders on technical requirements, standards, evidence and implementation pathways.
• Support quality assurance of technical outputs and contribute to guidance, templates and procedures to improve consistency and efficiency.

Job description

APS Level 5 - 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)
• $93,612 - $98,332 + 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 5 you will be expected to undertake tasks that are moderately complex to complex in nature and operate under limited direction. You will be capable of managing your own workflow, making independent decisions appropriate to your area of responsibility. 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 analysis of these documents.

The duties across all roles will include:

• Manage moderately complex technical analysis and advice under limited direction, applying precedent, policy intent, technical standards and subject matter knowledge.
• Interpret technical requirements and translate them into practical advice, implementation options, process maps and operational artefacts.
• Undertake research on technical feasibility, implementation considerations, dependencies and risks to inform policy, program or operational settings.
• Prepare clear written products, including briefing material, reports, presentations, technical summaries and decision records for varied audiences.
• Coordinate review of incoming advice and draft materials from stakeholders or partner teams, consolidating feedback and identifying issues requiring resolution.
• Provide practical advice to colleagues and stakeholders on technical requirements, standards, evidence and implementation pathways.
• Support quality assurance of technical outputs and contribute to guidance, templates and procedures to improve consistency and efficiency.

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:

• Adapts well to ambiguity and evolving priorities
• Translates guidance and policy into practical, accurate outputs
• Proactive contributor who takes initiative and manages competing tasks effectively
• Builds productive working relationships across teams and with new stakeholder groups
• Open to learning and improvement with a curiosity about regulatory impacts and technology

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