Project Officers

3 days ago


Canberra, Australia Department of Finance Full time

Commercial & Government Services Group / Property & Construction Division / APS Net Zero Unit
- APS Level 5 - $80,131 - $89,912 / APS Level 6 - $88,157 - $107,593 | Ongoing & Non-ongoing | Full-time & Part-time
- Canberra, ACT

**ABOUT THE BRANCH**

The APS Net Zero project team will be based in Canberra (however remote positions may also be considered), as part of the Property and Construction Division in the Department of Finance. The project team will be newly established, and will work across the Division and with the Commercial and Government Services Group more broadly to deliver on the Government’s commitment.

**ABOUT TH**E** OPPORTUNITIES**

You will be part of a team to deliver the Government’s target for the Australian Public Service to reach net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 - part of the Government’s broader 2050 climate targets.

This project is led by Department of Finance, working closely with the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, to drive greenhouse gas emissions reductions across all aspects of government operations.

The first phase of this project is focused on developing the policy, data and reporting frameworks to support this work, including engaging widely across Government and the private sector, and contracting external expertise as necessary.

You will also work with staff from all agencies to build APS capability to support net zero outcomes, including identifying and implementing greenhouse gas emissions reductions opportunities in their agencies and contributing to whole of government reporting obligations. This will include formal and informal consultations with a range of stakeholders.
- communications and engagement
- governance, measurement and evaluation
- the development and implementation of complex policy, climate, energy or greenhouse gas emissions policy, including (but not limited to) greenhouse gas emissions/carbon accounting, decarbonisation strategies, net zero pathways, energy efficiency, renewable energy or low carbon buildings
- project or contract management
- whole of government data and reporting, including undertaking quantitative analysis to inform government policy
- administration and coordination
- education and capacity building.

The opportunity will offer high profile, cross agency exposure, on industry leading climate policy. Through this role you will also develop comprehensive skills in complex policy design, stakeholder engagement, Cabinet processes and whole of government frameworks (such as data, reporting, governance and government operations).

**DETAILED VACANCY INFORMATION**

For detailed information about these roles including the job specific capabilities, please refer to the downloadable vacancy pack, which can be accessed by clicking the hyperlink at the bottom of this page.

**ELIGIBILITY ADVICE & CANDIDATE NOTES**
- Under section 22(8) of the _Public Service Act 1999_, employees must be Australian citizens to be employed in the Australian Public Service (APS) unless the Agency Head has agreed otherwise, in writing.
- Successful applicants will be required to undergo the process to obtain and maintain, or continue to hold the required security clearance level for the role as indicated in the downloadable job pack. All Finance staff are required to have a minimum baseline security clearance prior to commencement.

**CONTACT INFORMATION**
- For specific questions relating to this job vacancy, please refer to the details on the contact officer located in the downloadable job pack.

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