Temporary Employment Register

The Climate Change Authority (the Authority) is an independent statutory body located in the Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water portfolio. The Authority provides balanced, expert, evidence-based advice to the Australian Government on climate change, including through conducting regular and specifically commissioned reviews and through undertaking climate change research.

Working for the Authority

The Authority is committed to a workplace culture that is respectful, inclusive, and diverse, where all employees have a sense of belonging and can bring their authentic selves to work each day.

The Authority’s temporary employment register is used to identify suitable candidates for non-ongoing (temporary) positions.

We offer:

• exciting and fulfilling work that contributes to Australia’s transition to net zero
• interesting and challenging opportunities for highly motivated and skilled individuals, including research, analysis and stakeholder engagement
• access to flexible working arrangements
• a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces innovative and strategic thinking
• access to a range of professional development opportunities
• the opportunity to work in a team environment with motivated and experienced leaders who encourage and support your development and career goals.

For further information around the Authority’s employment conditions please see our Enterprise Agreement.

We offer temporary roles across a wide range of functions including:

• policy analysis, development, and implementation
• consultation
• communications
• economic analysis
• qualitative research
• administration
• executive/Secretariat support
• research
• project management
• human resources
• finance
• procurement
• governance
• risk management. 

Citizenship: to be eligible for employment with the Authority you must be an Australian citizen.

Security Clearance: this position requires an Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA) Baseline security clearance. You will be required to obtain and maintain a clearance at this level.

Pre-employment checks: your suitability for employment will be assessed through a pre-employment screening process. This process includes a requirement to undergo and satisfy a National Police Check, identity checks and referee checks.

We are committed to fostering a flexible, inclusive and respectful workplace that reflects the diversity of the Australian community. We welcome applications from:

• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
• People with disability
• LGBTQIA+ individuals
• People from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
• Mature age candidates.

To apply

To apply to the Authority’s temporary employment register, please email recruitment@climatechangeauthority.gov.au with:

• your current CV/resume
• which key duties, from the above list, you would be most interested in
• contact details for 2 referees
• your current APS level and AGS number (if currently in the APS).

If a position becomes available that suits your skill set, experience, knowledge, and qualifications, the Authority may contact you to discuss your interest in that position.

The register will expire on 31 December 2026. The Authority will advise temporary employment register participants of the approaching expiry date in December 2026 and will invite them to re-apply for the 2027 temporary employment register.