About the Authority The Net Zero Economy Authority Act 2024 (NZEA Act) established the Net Zero Economy Authority (the Authority) as a statutory agency in December 2024. The Authority is presently establishing itself as a separate entity, including off-boarding from the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (PM&C). The Authority is expected to transition to being a separate entity from PM&C, at which time, all employees will transfer under Machinery of Government (MoG) changes to the authority. Find out more by visiting https://www.netzero.gov.au/ About the Team The Regional Transformation Division is comprised of two branches, the Investment Strategy, Collie and Queensland Branch and the Hunter, Latrobe Valley and First Nations Branch. The Division supports communities significantly affected by the transition to net zero to prosper, including through economic development and investment. The Hunter team leads strategy and advice and coordinates engagement on the Hunter region, NSW. This includes identifying transition challenges and opportunities and working with government, non-government and community stakeholders to facilitate access to opportunities and delivery of associated supports. Functions include developing a regional strategy for Hunter outlining economic opportunities, investment priorities, workforce supports and community needs and benefits; leading and coordinating the Authority's engagement with Hunter stakeholders and NSW Government, including supporting and leading engagement on the Regional Workforce Transition Plan and related Department of Employment and Workplace Relations programs and policy; providing insights and advice on net zero transition in Hunter region for the Authority and the Australian Government. About the Roles The Hunter team is looking to fill multiple policy and engagement positions at the APS 5, APS 6 and Executive Level 1 classifications, to deliver key priorities as we build our presence in the region. Remote working will be supported for Hunter region-based staff while we are establishing an ongoing regional presence. It is the expectation that region-based staff work from the regional office as much as possible once established. These roles will represent the Authority in the Upper and Lower Hunter region. They will support Authority objectives under the Authority's Business Plan, especially through strong, productive relationships with local community, union, industry and government stakeholders. They will also build and maintain networks of stakeholders relevant to Hunter net zero transitions, to support policy and programs and advice to decision makers. For more information on the specific classification and roles, please refer to the downloadable Candidate Information Pack. The key duties of the position include We are looking for candidates who have strategic policy skills, including familiarity with Government systems and processes, and have interest in net zero, energy systems, climate change, place-based policy and/or regional development. If you have well-established stakeholder networks, or the ability to develop networks, in the Upper and Lower Hunter region relevant to regional economic development, worker and community transition - we want to hear from you! Candidates with demonstrated knowledge, networks and experience of local and regional socio-economic opportunities and challenges in the Hunter region will be highly regarded. Ideal candidates will be permanently based in the upper Hunter (Muswellbrook, Singleton, Scone or Dungog local government area) or have the ability to be regularly present in the upper Hunter, up to 4 days per week. Ideal candidates will also need to be able to work collaboratively with a geographically dispersed team. For details on the capabilities we are looking for in each classification, please refer to the downloadable Candidate Information Pack, and be sure to tailor your application to the relevant level you are interested in.
