Assistant Director, Emissions Reduction Policy;

7 days ago

Canberra, ACT, Australia Act Government Full time

Want to contribute to creating a climate-ready city? We're looking for proactive and talented policy officers to join us as Assistant Directors in our Emissions Reduction Policy and Adaptation and Resilience Policy teams.

As an Assistant Director, you will have the opportunity to make an impact through leading and supporting ongoing policy design, development and delivery to enable the ACT to continue to reduce its emissions, adapt to a changing climate, increase community resilience, and to electrify our city in the transition away from the use of fossil-fuels.

Our teams are taking world leading climate action. If you enjoy working in a dynamic and fast-paced government team, where you can make a positive impact for the environment and for the community, then come and join us

The ACT Public Service supports workforce diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally diverse people and those who identify as LGBTIQ are encouraged to apply.

**Eligibility/ Other Requirements**

Tertiary qualifications and/or experience in climate change, emissions reduction, climate adaptation and/or energy would be highly regarded, but not essential.

**Notes**: There are two permanent positions available immediately, one each in our Emissions Reduction Policy Team and our Adaptation and Resilience Policy Team.

**Merit Pool**:A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months.

Please note, this position will be based in the ACT Government's Dickson Office Block which is designed for activity-based working (ABW). Under ABW arrangements, officers will not have a designated workstation/desk.

**How to apply**:Applicants are to address the Selection Criteria located in the Position Description (maximum two pages) and provide a current curriculum vitae and the names and contact of two referees.

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