Aps5 & Aps6 Policy and Program Advisors, Net Zero

7 days ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Australian Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development Full time

Contact Officer:

Closing Date:

11.59pm AEDT, Sunday 25 Februay 2024.

Our Department Values
Our values set the direction for what it means to work in our department.

They inform the standard and expectations of behaviours, skills and capabilities and the attributes we currently have, will continually work to achieve and develop, and that we use to acknowledge and attract, retain and recruit into our department.


A little bit about us:


The Net Zero Unit supports the Department and portfolio Ministers to strengthen and coordinate our portfolio's contribution to the Australian Government's commitment to reach net zero emissions by 2050.

This includes working with teams across the department, and the Australian Public Service, to coordinate efforts to:

  • Reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the transport, infrastructure and communications sectors
  • Build resilience to extreme weather events impacting upon the infrastructure and markets that our department stewards and
  • Support the transition to, and take advantage of the opportunities of, a net zero future.
Current focus areas of the Net Zero Unit include:

  • Supporting our portfolio Ministers and the department to engage with and contribute to whole of government efforts to transition to Net Zero
  • Supporting our Ministers and executive's participation in wholeofgovernment climate and energy fora and committees
  • Leading the delivery of the transport sector plan for decarbonisation, known as the Transport and Infrastructure Net Zero Roadmap
  • Managing the Infrastructure and Transport Ministers' Meeting (ITMM) working groups for transport and infrastructure decarbonisation
  • Delivering strategic coordination and support for nonportfolio climate and energy policy issues and briefs
  • Building our department's climate and emissions capability and engagement.

The opportunity we have available


The Net Zero Unit is a forward-thinking team that has multiple vacancies at the APS 5 and 6 level, with a focus on strategic policy research, coordination and consultation.

Experience in climate and relevant industry policy, data analysis, strategic policy and coordination is desirable.


We build roles that align to skills and interests of highly motivated and capable staff to achieve the best outcomes.

To be successful in our complex and dynamic operating environment you will need to be:

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Interested and motivated—you will be working in a small team working across a wide agenda and facilitating outcomes with long term benefits for Australia.
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Collaborative—have strong engagement skills with the ability to develop working relationships and engage with senior leaders and a wide variety of stakeholders.
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Respectful—valuing different perspectives, contributions and backgrounds you promote and model a workplace free from bullying, harassment and discrimination.
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Innovative—turning innovative thinking into action and making time to engage others in ideas and problem solving.
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Results oriented—evaluating complex information from a variety of sources to make sound decisions while exercising good judgement to solve complex issues and juggle priorities within tight timeframes.

Who are we looking for?
We have fun working in a coordinating policy unit at the forefront of the Australian Government's agenda.

The role is varied and dynamic and will be tailored to your skills and interests.

However, typical duties will include:

  • Proving high quality secretariat, reporting and coordination services in support of public consultation, working groups, interdepartmental committees and other meetings that relate to the net zero agenda
  • Drafting speeches, presentations, briefs and correspondence to support portfolio Ministers, the Department's executive and the Strategic Adviser of the Net Zero Unit to effectively engage across the APS, State and Territory Governments, industry, and other stakeholders on matters of interest to our portfolio
  • Researching approaches to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the transport and infrastructure sectors which supports the transition of the Australian economy to net zero
  • Drafting formal advice to Government on strategic policy and programs

What else can we offer?:

Eligibility requirements:

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Citizenship: To be eligible for employment with the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts applicants must be an Australian citizen.
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Health Assessment: The preferred applicant may be required to undergo a medical examination conducted by the department's preferred medical provider.

How to apply
Applications for this opportunity close at 11.59pm AEDT, Sunday 25 Februay 2024.

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