Assistant Director

EL 1 - $120,290 - $129,379 per annum plus superannuation
- National Energy Transformation Division
- Adelaide, SA,Brisbane, QLD,Hobart, TAS,Melbourne, VIC,Perth, WA,Sydney, NSW

**Who we are**

The National Energy Transformation Division supports the Australian Government to drive the transition to a clean energy future. Our purpose is to guide the energy transition to create a prosperous and sustainable net zero future for all Australians. The work of the division is key to transforming our energy systems as we facilitate the transition to a lower emissions economy.

**Energy Modelling**: The section is responsible for modelling Australia’s energy systems through to 2050 using standard market tools such as PLEXOS, as well as bespoke models.

**Energy Economics and Data**:The Economic Insights team uses economic frameworks to conduct applied energy sector policy research and analysis. This includes monitoring key energy markets, working with advanced analytical tools and developing in-house economic analysis on various issues related to the energy transition.

**Energy Statistics**:The Energy Statistics and Analysis section aims to help people understand Australia’s energy supply and use. We compile and publish Australia’s official energy statistics and balances, meet Australia’s international energy data reporting obligations, undertake energy market analysis, and provide information, advice and expertise on energy issues and data.

**Energy Sector Plan**:The section is responsible for the coordination and delivery of the Electricity and Energy Sector Plan, including:

- collaborating with relevant policy teams on existing policy measures and to develop and design additional policy measures; informed by requisite modelling and analysis,
- designing and delivering the stakeholder engagement, quantitative analysis and the communications plan for release of the Plan.

**The Job**
We’re looking for Assistant Directors (EL1) to support delivery of one or more of OEE’s work streams during an exciting time in Australia’s energy transition.

We have roles available in several teams, including those responsible for:

- modelling Australia’s electricity, gas and transport sectors using industry standard and bespoke modelling tools such as PLEXOS,
- conducting economic analysis and providing insights and foresights on current and emerging energy market dynamics and trends,
- contribute to the forward-looking Electricity & Energy sector plan that outlines the role of energy sector in the economy’s transition to net zero by 2050,
- analysing and communicating data on key indicators tracking Australia’s energy transition.

**What we are looking for**
**Knowledge and experience**

We are looking for enthusiastic problem-solvers with strong quantitative skills to join the team, ideally with:

- previous experience in applied economics, modelling or data analysis, particularly in the energy sector will be highly considered,
- strong analytical skills to draw accurate insights,
- strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to distil and communicate complex information and analysis to different audiences,
- the ability to think strategically about the information needs of stakeholders,
- the ability to form productive working relationships with stakeholders and other team members,
- a demonstrated ability to lead and manage projects, including multiple priorities and meet deadlines, and achieve results with high impact,
- experience supervising and coaching junior staff.

**Skills and capabilities**

You do not need to be an expert, but depending on the exact role, one or more of the following would be an advantage:

- Solid understanding of energy systems, energy markets, or other complex markets.
- A good understanding of current economic issues and experience providing economic advice.
- Experience using R, Python, MS Excel, Power BI or other data analysis tools.
- Experience with electricity market modelling software, particularly PLEXOS.
- Well-developed understanding of the use of data in government.

**Desirable Qualifications**
- Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline - such as economics, engineering, maths, statistics, data/computer science or the physical sciences

**Eligibility and other requirements**

**Citizenship** - To be eligible for employment with the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water you must be an Australian citizen.

**Security Clearance**:

- This position requires a **Baseline Vetting** security clearance. You will be required to obtain and maintain a clearance at this level.

**Pre-employment Check**:

- Your suitability for employment will be assessed through a pre-employment screening process. This process includes a requirement to undergo and satisfy a National Police Check, referee checks, character clearance and where required a pre-employment medical assessment, specified mandatory qualification(s) validation and a probation peri