2023 Graduate Development Program (Feb 2023)

The work

We work with our stakeholders and clients to administer our schemes and provide regulatory services of the highest standard. Our agency offers challenging and rewarding work in administering legislation that will reduce carbon emissions and increase the use of clean energy.

Program overview

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 Australia’s biggest policy developments. 

Participants of the 2023 Graduate Program will experience:

• three rotations over an 11-month program, commencing February 2023
• an intensive and engaging development program
• a calendar of learning and development, networking events and activities
• the opportunity to produce and present a major project with other graduates
• a mentor and buddy program to assist you throughout the process.

Training and career development 

During the program, you will be provided with the skills required to launch your APS career. Through participation in the program, graduates will gain relevant knowledge and skills in government administration as well as the expertise required to be effective technical specialists within the agency.

Organisational support 

In addition to formal training, you will receive individual support from your buddy (a former graduate), mentor 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. 

Benefits 

• Generous remuneration package.
• Four weeks of annual leave.
• The shut-down period between Christmas and New Year’s Day (no annual leave required).
• Assistance with relocating to Canberra (if required).

Rotations

During your graduate year, you will work across 3 areas of the agency. This rotation structure allows us to give our graduates a wide range of experience and knowledge. Graduates will develop an understanding of the agency’s work in the administration of climate change policies and the regulation of carbon and renewable energy markets.

Eligibility

To be eligible for this program, you will need to:

• have completed an undergraduate degree or higher in the last three years or be in your last year of study (to be completed by January 2023)
• have maintained a credit (or equivalent) average throughout your degree
• be an Australian citizen or receive Australian citizenship status by January 2023
• be willing to relocate to Canberra (relocation assistance will be offered to the successful applicants)
• be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance to a minimum of Baseline level.

We are looking for high-calibre, motivated graduates with a wide range of qualifications and experiences, including, but not limited to:

• Business and Commerce
• Economics
• Engineering / Technology
• Environmental Studies
• Finance and Accounting
• Law / Combined Law
• Mathematics / Statistics
• Politics / Public Policy
• Science
• Data Science

Minimum requirements – Credit average, demonstration of the core aptitudes required of the role and an Australian Citizen.

Reasonable adjustment – We are committed to helping all applicants who may require reasonable adjustments to undertake each assessment stage of the process. Applicants should advise if any reasonable adjustments are required throughout the selection process.