Who we are The First Nations Clean Energy Facilitation Branch supports acceleration of Australia's clean energy transition by streamlining approvals, improving policy, and fostering strong partnerships. We work with First Nations communities, industry, and governments to ensure the transition delivers shared economic, social, and environmental benefits, grounded in cultural integrity and genuine engagement. The Community Engagement Review Response Section leads the implementation of the Government's response to the 2023 Community Engagement Review. Our work focuses on improving social licence outcomes for renewable energy infrastructure through initiatives such as the Developer Rating Scheme and regional communications policy. We collaborate with jurisdictions, industry, and communities to uplift developer capability, enhance community benefits, and ensure transparent and inclusive engagement practices across the energy transition. This is an exciting opportunity to make a difference by working in a division which provides a national framework to encourage new investment in renewable capacity, and delivers initiatives to support industry performance, social licence for the clean energy transition and the participation of First Nations communities. For more information about us please visit our website . The key duties of the position include • Act as technical adviser on ratings schemes to DCCEEW and support the Government's contractual, governance and operational responsibilities in relation to the Scheme. • Lead the implementation of the Developer Rating Scheme, including oversight of Scheme design, rollout, and stakeholder engagement. • Deliver the Government's engagement and awareness activities including collateral development, public register launch, and national outreach. • Provide strategic advice to Ministers, senior executives, and cross-jurisdictional stakeholders. • Represent the Department in a range of forums to support Scheme awareness. For detailed information about the job-specific capabilities for this role, please view the Job Description which can be downloaded from our website - the Apply Now link will take you there.
