Assistant Manager - Savanna, Agriculture and Soil
The Clean Energy Regulator
We are an economic regulator accelerating carbon abatement for Australia. We do this by administering Australian Government schemes to measure, manage, reduce and offset carbon emissions in Australia.
Our role is determined by climate change law. We administer schemes that contribute to the Australian Government climate target of reducing emissions to 43% below 2005 levels by 2030 and Net Zero by 2050.
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About the Section
The purpose of the Savanna, Agriculture and Soil section is to administer elements of the Carbon Credits (Carbon Farming Initiative) Act 2011 and associated legislative instruments in relation to methodologies in Savanna Fire Management, Soil Carbon, and Blue Carbon. The section is responsible for assessment, compliance, and communication for projects under these methodologies.
The section provides subject matter expertise and knowledge-transfer training on methodology determinations and draft methods to internal and external stakeholders. It also includes input to the development of relevant new methodologies.
Team members deliver continuous improvement of area-based project assessments through regular review and critical analysis of assessment tools, processes, forms, guidance published on the website and Contact Centre scripts.
Team members proactively engage with clients to resolve enquiries, develop web guidance and undertake education during face-to-face visits with project participants.
About the Role
Under broad direction, the Assistant Manager will:
- Manage and develop a sub-team of project assessors to ensure high levels of professionalism and integrity while meeting required assessment timeframes. This includes conducting assessments and reviews when needed.
- Exercising delegations in relation to project assessment and expenditure as appropriate.
- Take a leadership role in managing situations involving a high level of complexity and sensitivity which require considerable legislative interpretation and analysis while adhering to procedure and guidelines.
- Communicate and make decisions that are based on professional judgement, evaluating risks and in the context of a complex and changing environment.
- Research, review, provide input to and evaluate project methodologies, systems, tools and programs to achieve agency objectives and address opportunities for continuous improvement.
- Manage procurement and contract processes.
- Develop and oversee the development of communication and education materials.
- Contribute to the Agency’s IT development agenda by providing input on relevant system changes.
- Undertake risk assessment and risk management activities for a project or program.
- Develop productive and professional relationships with key stakeholders.
- Drive the achievement of own and team outcomes, monitor progress and follow through to deliver quality outcomes.
How to Apply
To learn more about this role, please click on 'Apply' to view the Clean Energy Regulator Careers page.
Other Benefits
- Great work-life balance.
- Competitive salary packaging and leave options, including purchase leave.
- Diverse, supportive, inclusive and agile work environment, with staff at all levels being part of conversations with the senior executive and being offered the opportunity to experience different types of work.
- A wide range of learning and development opportunities.
Applications close 11.30pm on Sunday, 19 April 2026.