Job description
About us
The Clean Energy Council is Australia’s pinnacle industry body representing clean energy, and we are committed to accelerating the transformation of Australia’s energy system to one that is smarter and cleaner.
Our Values
At the Clean Energy Council, it is important that we live our values of Integrity, Collaboration, Leadership, People Focus and Service Excellence every day in the way we work.
About the Role
This exciting opportunity will see the Senior Policy Officer – Safety, Operations & Maintenance work closely with our industry partners and government agencies to ensure effective practices in industry and appropriate regulatory settings from government to manage issues relating to safety, operations and maintenance at large-scale renewable energy assets, including wind and solar farms, big batteries, hydro and pumped hydro.
Other responsibilities include:
- Through a process of industry engagement and performance tracking, develop a thorough understanding of the safety needs within the clean energy sector and collaborate with industry stakeholders to develop plans for addressing key improvement areas, including through the development of an annual safety report for the sector.
- Building strong relationships with the CEC’s membership (spanning the full spectrum of renewable energy industry participants), safety regulators, relevant government agencies and other stakeholders.
- Connecting with stakeholders through attendance at various events and technical forums and lead relevant committees and working groups across the portfolio, which will include scheduling and convening meetings and managing relevant meeting content.
- Developing and disseminating policy positions to promote best practice approaches and standards across the broader industry.
- Lead the CEC’s response to consultation processes relevant to safety, operations and maintenance of large-scale renewable energy assets.
About You
Ideally, you will have at least 5 years’ relevant experience, which may have been gained in professional consulting, government or another similar environment.
You will be tertiary qualified in engineering, law, policy or other related discipline, and your background experience, intellectual approach, curious nature and resourcefulness will enable you to successfully navigate complex government policy and frameworks that support the renewable energy transformation. Previous experience with safety relating to infrastructure assets and/or operations and maintenance of renewable energy facilities is required. Confidence in building and maintaining suitable systems for tracking and reporting on safety performance combined with a solid background in research with strong analytical skills is required.
A natural communicator, you have the demonstrated ability to prepare and present logical, succinct material to a varied audience, and to convene groups of people to achieve shared outcomes. You will also have strong conceptual and analytical skills with the agility to easily shift from the technical to strategic mindset, as well as strong time management skills with the ability to operate effectively in a dynamic and rapidly changing environment.
Benefits
Significant growth in the clean energy sector is leading to new career opportunities for talented professionals. There are many reasons to explore our value proposition and what we offer. Here are just a few:
- Strong capital investment in the industry, which is leading to growth.
- Pride in your work and that you contribute to a clean energy future.
- Good work-life balance and flexible work arrangements.
- Paid parental leave.
- Five additional paid days off per annum.
- Excellent learning & development opportunities.
- Work with enthusiastic, passionate people.
Diversity and inclusion
The Clean Energy Council is an equal opportunity employer.
The Clean Energy Council respectfully acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the Traditional Custodians of the lands and waters on which we work and live. Sovereignty has never been ceded. We acknowledge Elders, past and present, and their continuing culture and connection to Country.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply for all advertised positions.
Join a team of diverse individuals united by a common purpose!
Applications should include a cover letter and CV and will be reviewed progressively.
All potential candidates must have a suitable working visa in Australia in order to apply. The successful candidate will be required to satisfactorily complete police and other background checks in accordance with Clean Energy Council Policy.