Net Zero Economy Authority

Location: Canberra, ACT, Sydney, NSW or Brisbane, QLD

Application Closing Date**:Sunday 15 June 2025** **at 11:30pm AEST**

**Classification**

APS Level 6 ($98,314 - $110,483)
Executive Level 1 ($126,342 - $143,993)

**Employment Type**

Ongoing & Non-ongoing (initial period of up to 12 months)

Where a non-ongoing specified term is offered, this would be for an initial period of up to 12 months, with possibility of extension up to a maximum period of two years.

A non-ongoing offer may result in conversion to an ongoing offer of employment, however this must occur within 18 months from the opening date of this advertisement.

**Flexible Work**

At PM&C we recognise the broad benefits of offering flexibility in how, when and where work is performed. We consider flexibility first from a starting position of ‘how can we make this work?’ and consider individual circumstances and operational requirements in making genuine attempts to establish mutually beneficial arrangements. Please reach out to the contact officer if you would like to explore what flexibility might look like for you, such as part time work, variable start and finish times or working from home.

**Who we are**

**About the Authority**
The _Net Zero Economy Act 2024_ (NZEA Act) established the Net Zero Economy Authority (the Authority) as a statutory agency in December 2024.

Our vision is to deliver a better future for industrial regions, communities and workers in a net zero economy. Our vision underpins all our work. It reflects the objectives of the NZEA Act, which directs us to:

- promote orderly and positive economic transformation
- facilitate greenhouse gas emissions reductions
- ensure regions, communities and workers are supported to manage the impacts, and share in the benefits, of the net zero economy.

The authority is presently establishing itself as a separate entity, including off-boarding from the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (PM&C). The authority is expected to transition shortly to being a separate entity from PM&C, at which time, all employees will transfer under Machinery of Government (MoG) changes to the authority.

**About the Branch**
The authority has a legislated function to encourage, support, develop and deliver educational and promotional initiatives for the purpose of promoting an understanding of, and enabling participation in, Australia’s transition to a net zero emissions economy.

The Communications Branch drives the delivery of this function and is responsible for managing communications to support Australian communities and their economic transition.
The Branch collaborates within the authority, and with external partners, to deliver targeted communications strategies and products to meet the needs of our audiences, and meet the business requirements of the authority.

There are two sections within the branch:

- Strategic Communications
- Digital, Media and Design

**What you will do**

**About the Roles**
We have a number of roles to fill across the branch. Please refer to the downloadable

In addition to the general responsibilities and duties outlined in the Work Level Standards for the APS 6 and Executive Level 1 levels, these roles will contribute to delivery of associated functions of relevant section as outlined below.

The Strategic Communications section is responsible for:

- Communications account managers across all NZEA missions
- Development of case studies showcasing localised net zero transition stories
- Identifying and filling knowledge and information gaps, targeting regional communities
- Management of relationships with government communications counterparts
- Product owners for digital engagement platforms (Converlens and CRM)
- Governance and support for design and publication of Corporate Plan and Annual Report
- NZEA engagement approach and settings
- Building and maintaining communications partnerships
- Managing community sentiment research efforts.

The Digital Media and Design section is responsible for:

- Media management and strategy
- Executive communications support, including the Spokesperson Framework
- Advice on sponsorship proposals
- External monthly stakeholder newsletter
- Netzero.gov.au website content creation, planning and management
- Social media channel management, maintenance and strategy
- NZEA brand, tone and voice
- Digital asset design and production and digital library development.

**What you will bring**
- Please refer to the downloadable_

**APS 6**
- Proven experience in a similar role (strategic communications, social media adviser in a content or equivalent role, public affairs, corporate communications or media relations).
- Ability to develop, implement and evaluate successful communications and/or content strategies that appeal to diverse and regional audiences across multiple platforms.
- Ability to coordinate and consolidate digital or community sentiment research that can feed into communication products
- Demonstrated abili