Employment type

Full-time statutory appointmentTerm of up to five years (eligible for reappointment)

Remuneration

As determined by the Remuneration Tribunal, under the determination for full-time office holders

About the organisation

The CER is a non-corporate Commonwealth entity and statutory agency established under the Clean Energy Regulator Act 2011. The CER administers legislated climate and energy schemes and provides regulatory oversight, reporting and market analysis to support Australia’s emissions reduction objectives.

About the role

The Chief Executive Officer is a statutory office holder who reports to the Minister for Climate Change and Energy and serves as Chair of the CER Regulator Board. The CEO leads the organisation, oversees day-to-day administration, and ensures the CER delivers its legislative functions with integrity, rigour and transparency.

Key responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and vision for the Clean Energy Regulator
• Chair the Regulator Board and support sound governance and decision-making
• Ensure effective administration of legislated climate and energy schemes
• Engage constructively with government, industry, communities and stakeholders
• Lead organisational capability, culture and performance

About you

You will bring:

• Senior leadership experience in a complex public, regulatory or policy environment
• Strong judgement, integrity and governance capability
• Substantial experience or knowledge in at least one field relevant to the CER
• Experience in climate change, energy, regulation or public administration (highly desirable)

Eligibility requirements

• Australian citizenship (with limited exceptions)
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Negative Vetting Level 2 security clearance
• Compliance with statutory requirements regarding outside employment

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