EL1 Assistant Director GEMS Modernisation

Who we are The Energy Performance Division is part of the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water. The Division aims to have a positive impact on Australian households, businesses and communities, and work at the forefront of energy policy, supporting Australia’s transition to Net Zero and ensuring Australia has access to reliable, affordable and secure energy. Through the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (GEMS) Branch, we manage and administer the GEMS Act 2012, promoting reduced greenhouse gas emissions and energy efficiency in products. The GEMS program regulates products to a minimum standard, monitors compliance, and works closely with the Equipment Energy Efficiency Program (E3) across state and territory governments and New Zealand. The job The Australian Government has recently announced funding to modernise the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards Program and overhaul the GEMS Act. You will work across Government departments, divisions and the E3 program to deliver strong regulation and policy outcomes in Australia’s interest. You will lead, coordinate and drive projects and activities that support and inform changes to the GEMS Act and the way the program is administered. You will work with other regulatory functions and agencies, stakeholders, industry and partners to ensure the modernised GEMS regulatory framework is robust, consistent and implemented in a way that achieves the policy objectives of the Australian Government while balancing impacts for industry and stakeholders. EL 1 – $124,861 – $134,295 per annum plus superannuation Location: Sydney, NSW (work may involve other locations) Energy Performance Division What you’ll gain from the experience Impactful Work: Contribute to modernising Australia’s energy efficiency regulations. Policy Influence: Play a key role in informing changes to the GEMS Act. Cross‑Government Collaboration: Work with multiple departments, divisions and the E3 program. Stakeholder Engagement: Build relationships with industry, regulatory agencies and partners. Leadership Opportunities: Lead and coordinate projects ensuring regulatory integrity. Professional Growth: Gain experience in high‑profile policy reform and regulatory design. What we are looking for Experience in policy review, assessment and development using multiple inputs. Experience in project management, contract management and procurement. Collaboration across teams, branches and divisions within the department. Liaising, consulting and negotiating with internal stakeholders and other government, industry and industry‑groups on a range of complex policy and program issues. Overseeing and preparing a range of written material including project plans, cabinet submissions, reports, briefing papers, speeches, ministerial correspondence and discussion papers. High‑order written and verbal communication skills. Incorporating risk and implementation considerations into policy and project design and development. Previous experience with legislation reform would be an advantage. Desirable qualifications Demonstrated knowledge of policy development processes, legislative frameworks, and regulatory systems, with the ability to interpret and apply relevant legislation to support effective decision‑making and compliance. Eligibility and other requirements Citizenship: You must be an Australian citizen. Security Clearance: This position requires a Baseline Vetting clearance. Pre‑employment checks: National Police Check, referee checks, character clearance, possible medical assessment, mandatory qualification validation, and probation period. For additional information, please read the Job Description below. Candidate information pack (Word) Candidate information pack (PDF) Job Description (Word) Job Description (PDF) #J-18808-Ljbffr