Principal Advisor - Net Zero Commission
Principal Advisor - Net Zero Commission
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$ 168079 - 186401
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Job Description
Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW
Working to protect the states environment and heritage.
- Be a part of a unique opportunity to support NSWs Net Zero Commission
- Permanent and temporary (up to 3 years) opportunities available
- Fulltime (35 hours per week) Parttime / jobshare arrangements considered
- Office location: Parramatta; with hybrid working supported
- Environment Officer Class 14 Salary ranges from $168079 $186401 plus super
About the Opportunity
Shape the strategic direction of NSWs journey to net zero and climate resilience as a Principal Advisor with the NSW Net Zero Commission. This is your opportunity to lead highimpact policy and analytical work at the forefront of climate action. Join a dynamic collaborative team influencing decisionmakers across government and industry. Be part of a purposedriven organisation delivering trusted independent advice to secure a fair sciencebased and economically sound transition for NSW.
About the Team
The Net Zero Commission is an independent statutory body established to monitor advise and report on NSWs progress towards net zero emissions. Our multidisciplinary team spans climate policy data analytics economics and community engagement. We operate at the intersection of science policy and public accountabilityensuring transparency integrity and longterm planning are central to NSWs climate response.
The Net Zero Commission is looking for three Principal Advisors to lead its teams on climate change i) adaptation ii) mitigation and iii) data modelling economics and other cross cutting topics.
About the Role
As a Principal Advisor you will lead complex policy and technical projects that shape the Commissions advice on climate change mitigation adaptation data and economic modelling and transition planning. You will work closely with the Executive Director and external experts to ensure the Commissions advice is bold rigorous and solutionsfocused. You will play a critical role in developing strategic insights overseeing highquality analysis and mentoring senior advisors and analysts to build capability across the team.
About You
You are an accomplished policy or technical expert with deep experience in climate energy economics or government reform. You think systemically act strategically and communicate with clarity. You are adept at navigating complexity and uncertainty and confident influencing at senior levels across government and industry. You are excited by the opportunity to lead transformative work and deliver independent advice that mattersbacked by evidence engagement and a commitment to climate science.
Essential Requirements
- Demonstrated senior experience in designing and delivering complex policy regulatory or analytical projects in a government or advisory context
- Highlevel conceptual and analytical skills including the ability to synthesise technical material into strategic advice
- Proven ability to lead and influence across diverse stakeholder groups including senior executives experts and government partners
- Deep knowledge of government processes strategic policy development and/or climate energy or economic systems
For more information read the full Role Description:Principal Advisor Net Zero Commission
Who we are
The Net Zero Commission (the Commission) was established as an independent advisory body under Part 3 of the Climate Change (Net Zero Future) Act 2023 in December 2023. The Net Zero Commission builds on successful models from other jurisdictions such as the UK Climate Change Committee assessing progress providing recommendations and promoting action.
The commissions role is to:
- monitor review and provide advice and recommendations on progress towards NSWs emissions reduction targets and adaptation objective
- monitor and review action currently being taken in NSW to address climate change. This includes the environmental social and economic impacts as well as action related to the NSW Governments strategies policies and programs
- identify and recommend action that should be taken by the NSW Government to address climate change
- educate and inform the NSW Government business organisations and individuals to promote action to address climate change.
The commission operates independently and is accountable to the NSW Parliament through theJoint Standing Committee on Net Zero Futurewhich was established to monitor and review the commissions functions under the Act.
The Net Zero Commission comprises 2025 Staff and 57 Commissioners including experts across emissions reduction adaptation economics engagement communications and modelling.
We are seeking individuals who wish to be part of a highperforming collaborative team and deliver highly impactful work.
We acknowledge the ongoing custodial responsibilities of the First Nations peoples of NSW to care for Country and water and are committed to establishing meaningful partnerships with First Nations peoples in the management of the environment.
To Apply
If excited by the information above we look forward to receiving your application including a copy of your resume (no more than 4 pages) and cover letter (no more than 2 pages) expressing your interest and suitability for the role. Please indicate in your cover letter if you have a specific interest in mitigation or adaptation work or both.
Applications close Sunday 18th May at 11:55PM.
Should you require further information about the role please contact Bec Watson for a confidential discussion via
A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months.
Our goal is to build a workforce that not only represents but also understands and serves the diverse communities of New South Wales. We are committed to making our state a vibrant and inclusive place to live work and thrive for everyone. Our workforce represents people of all ages and genders Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people people with disabilities the LGBTQI community and people from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
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Role DescriptionRequired Experience:
Staff IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
