2027 Graduate Development Program – Generalist Stream

About this role

Be at the centre of our clean energy future About the Graduate Development Program The Clean Energy Regulator Graduate Development Program will provide graduates with the opportunity to develop a well-rounded knowledge of the work of the agency, gain experience in the public sector and foster an understanding of the economic and regulatory frameworks that support Australia’s transition to a clean energy future. Participants of the 2027 Graduate Program will experience: • 3 rotations over a 11-month program, commencing 1 February 2027. • the first rotation is chosen by the Graduate Coordinator prior to commencement. • the second and third rotations are determined through consultation with the graduates, depending on business needs, allowing you to shape your graduate experience. • an intensive and engaging development program. • Our graduates participate in a “fireside chat” conversation series throughout the year, meeting with each senior executive as a cohort to learn more about their role, their career and more. • a calendar of learning and development, networking events and activities through the Australian Public Service Commission Graduate Development Program. • an assigned mentor to assist you throughout the program. • a Graduate Coordinator providing one on one support throughout the Program. Training and career development During the Program you will be provided with the skills required to launch your public service career. Through participation in the Program, graduates will gain relevant knowledge and skills in government administration as well as the expertise required to be an effective technical specialist within the agency. Organisational support In addition to formal training, you will receive individual support from a mentor (an experienced agency employee) and the Graduate Coordinator. As a graduate you will have the opportunity to be involved in events management as part of the agency’s social club. About the rotations During your graduate year, you will work across 3 areas of the agency. This rotation structure allows our graduates to gain a wide range of experience and knowledge in their graduate year. Graduates will develop an understanding of the agency’s work in the administration of climate change policies and regulation of carbon and renewable energy markets. There may also be an opportunity to undertake a mini rotation in a surge capacity within the graduate year depending on business requirements. The divisions and branches you may have the opportunity to work across at the Clean Energy Regulator are outlined below. Scheme Support Division The Scheme Support Division supports the agency to resolve complex issues, advocate for legislative and policy change, screen and monitor client behaviour, address serious non-compliance and improve operational efficiency and effectiveness. Scheme Operations Division Our Scheme Operations Division enables entry and participation in the schemes administered by the agency. Staff assess applications and make statutory decisions on client scheme entitlements. The division works collaboratively across the agency to ensure efficient and effective administration of all schemes. Legal Services and Governance Branch The Legal Services and Governance Branch supports the operations of the agency through the provision of in-house legal services and providing strategic legal advice around the formulation of legislative instruments and policy. They also support the agency as the managers of the agency governance frameworks, assisting the Regulator Board and other governance committees, as well as delivering risk and audit assurance to provide confidence in the ability of the agency to deliver its objectives. Corporate Branch The Corporate Branch is responsible for delivering services that support the effective and efficient operation of the agency. It facilitates the agency’s compliance with legislation, policies and guidelines as a non-corporate Commonwealth entity. The branch complements the scheme-focus of other agency divisions by facilitating strategic communications and client engagement through the agency’s website and contact centre. In addition, the branch supports efficient resource management and corporate accountability. Consumer energy national technical regulatory scheme The consumer energy national technical regulatory scheme is a new function within the agency, providing national leadership in the establishment, maintenance, and enforcement of technical requirements for Distributed Energy Resources (DER), also referred to as Consumer Energy Resources. This function will support a secure, efficient, and consumer-focused energy system by ensuring DER technologies are interoperable and effectively integrated into the electricity system. It will also enable innovation, reduce unnecessary regulatory burden, and promote equitable outcomes for consumers. Please view our Organisational Chart to see the various sections contained within the divisions and branches. Benefits of working for CER • Generous remuneration package with 15.4% superannuation contributions on top of the listed salary. • Four weeks annual leave per year, and twenty days personal and carers leave per year. • Shut-down period between Christmas and New Year’s Day (no annual leave required). • Assistance with relocating to Canberra (if required). • Flexible working arrangements. • Throughout the graduate year flexible working arrangements will be determined on a rotation-by-rotation basis. We are looking for high-caliber, motivated graduates with a wide range of qualifications and experiences, including, but not limited to: • Business and Commerce • Environmental Studies • Mathematics / Statistics • Data Science • Economics • Agriculture studies • Politics / Public Policy • HR • Electrical Engineering • Law / Combined Law • Science • Finance and Accounting We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from a culturally or linguistically diverse background, people with a disability and mature-aged candidates. Applicants are encouraged to indicate this in their application.