Key Responsibilities & Operational Scope

The core responsibilities and primary duties for this position within Australian Energy Regulator include:

• This register is open to ongoing APS employees for temporary or permanent transfer opportunities to the AER.
• What we are looking for
• We invite applications from people with skills and experience across a range of areas including:
• Policy and Governance
• Media and Communications
• Data and digital technology
• Corporate services including human resources, procurement, finance, risk and assurance and executive support
• Australian Citizenship – successful candidates must be an Australian Citizen
• Existing ongoing APS employees – successful candidates must be ongoing APS employees to be considered for transfer opportunities
• Security clearance – successful candidates are required to hold, or have the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance at the required level

Mandatory Eligibility & Security Clearance

Applicants must satisfy the following statutory and organizational requirements:

• Citizenship: Under section 22(8) of the Public Service Act 1999, candidates must generally be Australian citizens to be eligible for engagement.
• Security Clearance: The successful candidate must be able to obtain and maintain an Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA) security clearance (Baseline, Negative Vetting 1, or Negative Vetting 2 as required by the agency).
• Probationary Period: Employment may be subject to a probationary period, character checks, and pre-engagement screening.
• RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. Under the RecruitAbility scheme you will be invited to participate in further assessment activity for the vacancy if you choose to apply under the scheme; declare you have a disability; and meet the minimum requirements for the job. For more information visit: https://www.apsc.gov.au/recruitability. This initiative/program is only applicable where the successful applicant will be employed under the Public Service Act 1999. Similar conditions may apply when employed under other Acts. For clarification please contact the advertising agency.

Working Arrangements & Public Sector Benefits

Work Model: Hybrid. Details: Employees are required to work in the office a minimum of 2 days per week.

Australian Public Service positions provide comprehensive Commonwealth benefits including a standard 15.4% employer superannuation contribution, attractive leave provisions, and structured career progression pathways across the Australian Public Service.