Assistant Manager
Company Description
The Climate Change Authority (the Authority) is a statutory body established under the Climate Change Authority Act 2011 to provide independent expert advice to the Australian Government on climate change policy and how Australia is progressing towards a prosperous and resilient economic transition to net zero emissions.
The Authority’s Systems and Science Branch ensures the Authority's advice is grounded in the latest science, the global context, and systems thinking approaches. The Branch delivers high quality, well-managed, and collaborative projects with other branches in the Authority, and contributes its expertise to projects and programs led by governments, other climate councils, and international organisations.
Within the Systems and Science Branch, the Green Growth and Just Transition (GGJT) Team provides evidence-based analysis and policy design to enable a prosperous, inclusive shift to net zero. The GGJT Team assesses policy settings to develop low emissions industries and improve regional and community wellbeing. The GGJT team also represents the Authority at strategic state and territory policy forums; and leads the Authority’s work on the Australian Climate Councils Network (ACCN). The ACCN is a new collaboration among Australia’s state, territory, and Commonwealth climate councils who provide independent expert advice to governments on climate policy.
Role Description
The Assistant Manager in the GGJT Team will contribute to a range of functions related to Australia’s emissions reduction targets, climate change policies, and progress towards becoming a resilient, prosperous, net zero economy.
They will focus on growing Australia’s green industries (e.g. hydrogen, green ammonia, green metals) domestically and for export. They will conduct research, analysis and stakeholder engagement to provide innovative advice on Australia's climate policies in line with domestic and international developments.
Key tasks:
- Apply structured problem-solving approaches to lead and synthesise analysis (a mix of qualitative and quantitative), including collecting, interpreting, and evaluating evidence to provide high quality policy insights and advice.
- Lead stakeholder engagements with governments, industry experts, business groups, and civil society to gather input and facilitate collaboration.
- Develop succinct written and/or graphical materials for a range of audiences, including policy advice to the Australian Government, Authority meeting papers, presentations, technical documents, executive briefings, consultation papers, and web content.
- Lead activities relevant to the team, including quality assurance, scheduling, monitoring, evaluation, risk/issues management, project management, and reporting.
- Lead and support the organisation of meetings, workshops, and events to facilitate climate policy discussions.
- Supervise and coach junior staff to deliver tasks and projects.
- Contribute to workplace culture and continuous improvement.
Qualifications and Skills
- Experience in management consulting, or advisory – particularly in the industry, resources, or banking and finance sectors – is highly desirable.
- A relevant degree in international relations, business, economics, finance, climate policy, public policy, or a related field is desirable.
- Highly developed analytical skills with the ability to synthesise information and present findings clearly in written, verbal, and visual formats.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience in preparing reports and communicating with diverse audiences.
- Strong interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Ability to engage effectively with stakeholders
and build working relationships.
- Understanding of the broader social, economic, and political context of climate policy in Australia, and familiarity with Australian climate change legislation and frameworks is desirable.