El1 - Assistant Director, Reducing Surface Transport Emissions

**Contact Officer**:
**Closing Date**:
**11.59pm AEST, Monday 24 February 2025**

**A little bit about us**:
Reducing Surface Transport Emissions (RSTE) Branch is the Government’s pre-eminent adviser on how to reduce greenhouse gas and other emissions from cars, trucks, trains and ships. Our work also addresses vehicle efficiency and reducing fuel usage across the economy to lower transport costs and to strengthen our security by reducing our reliance on imported fuel.

On any particular day, our staff provide advice to government on new legislation and legislative instruments; develop national emissions reduction plans, brief the Minister on international negotiations and emissions-related trade issues; develop new Australian Design Rules that deal with vehicle emissions; produce detailed information for consumers, explore issues relating to the adoption of new transport emissions technologies; as well as a range of other interesting and important work.

The Government has legislated its New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES) to reduce light vehicle emissions and lower fuel usage and costs for motorists. The Branch is now working to support the Department’s new NVES Regulator Branch though the development of supporting rules and delegated legislation. We are looking for talented people to help us with that work, as well work on other initiatives to improve light vehicle efficiency, address heavy vehicle emissions, improve emissions from rail, and reduce maritime emissions, both domestically and internationally.

**The opportunity we have available**:
Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Are you looking for a policy advisor or program officer role? The Reducing Surface Transport Emissions Branch is looking for you We have several EL1 vacancies across our branch.
- _Did you know that land transport emissions are about 20% of Australia’s national greenhouse gas emissions? Or that Australia’s vehicles are less fuel efficient than vehicles in Europe, the United States or New Zealand?_
- _Are you excited about improving policy and legislation surrounding Australia’s transport emissions by developing innovative approaches to improve efficient transport technology available in Australia_? You could assist with the development and review of policy advice on a range of issues to address including drafting policy papers, cabinet submissions, drafting instructions, and legislative instruments.
- _Are you interested in developing tools, information and standards that helps drive behavioural changes to help everyone make better choices to improve the efficiency of surface transport, and reduce its emissions? _If so, you could help turn these ideas into reality.
- _Are you interested in working closely with industry players to develop policy ideas, address impediments to innovation and support new low carbon technology?_ If so, you’ll have opportunities to consider emerging technologies, changing consumer expectations and work on issues that help build a secure and sustainable Australia, and create new economic opportunities for Australians, especially those in regional and remote areas.
- _Are you excited by the idea of helping Australia to manage and address both global maritime emissions, and emissions from its trade routes through international forums and international partnerships?_ You’ll be engaging with a broad range of stakeholders, domestic and international, and providing strategic advice to the Minister and senior executives.
- _Are you passionate about seeing results & ensuring policy is making a difference through monitoring, evaluation and reviews? _You will be working on data driven evaluation and formal reviews that will monitor whether progress is being made to reduce our emissions from surface transport, and what may need to change.

**Workplace culture**

We work hard in our branch to ensure we have a positive and supportive workplace culture, where everyone can contribute and thrive. Here are a few quotes from our people:

- _“The branch is a place you can work with welcoming, committed and engaged colleagues to deliver major reforms that improve the lives of Australians”_ - EL1 Officer
- _“I enjoy working in RSTE not only for the culture and support I receive, but seeing the real-world differences as a result of our work, which is pretty cool”_ - APS Officer
- _“The flexible work arrangements and inclusive culture within the Branch have allowed me to better manage my health conditions and really enjoy the work that I do.”_ - APS officer
- _“Highly recommend this department to anybody, as there is a great incredible resource of knowledge, expertise and wisdom. There is access to high level training, excellent team culture, and numerous opportunities for one-on-ones which brings the consistency you want in a branch.”_ - New APS officer

Our Branch is not just a dynamic workplace, it is also a leading workplace for flexible working arrangements. Our managers work with staff to structure