Energy and Climate Change Program – Senior Associate/Deputy Program Director

2 weeks ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Grattan Full time
Energy and Climate Change Program – Senior Associate/Deputy Program Director

Full time, Ongoing

Melbourne, AU

Posted: 01.09.2025

Applications Closing: 14.09.2025

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About the role

This is an ideal career step for a passionate and motivated individual looking to influence public policy in a meaningful organisation. This role offers a platform to influence the public debate on Australia's energy and climate change policies.

You will be joining a great group of people who are intellectually curious, love their work, and are passionate about what they do. We foster a work culture where people are valued and appreciated and have autonomy over their work. We enjoy each other's company and come together often. We enjoy a Monday soup lunch weekly as well as daily catch-ups over coffee or Zoom.

This is a permanent, ongoing position, ideally based in Melbourne. As part of our commitment to flexible working, we will consider a range of options for the successful applicant to fill the role. All options can be discussed at the interview stage.

An attractive and flexible remuneration package will be offered to secure the right person for this role. In addition, we offer employee benefits including salary packaging, a book club, bike storage, fruit, and a well-stocked kitchen.

What we are looking for

You must have a deep understanding of the energy sector and related climate change issues and experience in contributing to policy debates. Beyond this, we are looking for:

  • a minimum of four years of work experience in industry, consulting, academia, and/or the public sector, ideally with a focus on the energy sector or heavy industry.
  • experience working on policy and with policy makers
  • a good grasp of one or more of the following: economics, finance, investment, resources, infrastructure, or tax
  • excellent communication, analytical and research capabilities, and someone who thrives on complexity
  • strong people and project management skills
  • the ability to write and present information well for a broad audience, and
  • ability to speak confidently and reliably with stakeholders and the media and quickly develop a public profile.
  • Candidates will be considered for the role of either Senior Associate or Deputy Program Director, depending on their background and experience, and salary will be commensurate with the appointed position.
How to apply

Please carefully read the advertisement. The "What we are looking for" section outlines the qualifications, skills and experience required for this role. We also have an FAQs section on our careers page which might be helpful for common queries:grattan.edu.au/careers .

If you have a query that isn't addressed in this advertisement or on the careers page, you can email the HR Team atcareers@grattaninstitute.edu.au using the subject line:Senior Associate or Deputy Program Director, Energy and Climate Change Program EnquiryviaEthical Jobs.Allow at least 2 days for a response.

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