EL1 Policy and Program Advisor

About the client: Join a dynamic team dedicated to addressing climate change and environmental sustainability through innovative policies and programs. You'll have the opportunity to collaborate with experts and make a tangible impact on Australia's future.

About the role: The role is in the Consumer Information workstream, which is responsible for developing an information framework and strategy to support consumers to understand the role that CER can play in the energy system, and their opportunities to participate, creating benefits for themselves and others.

Responsibilities:

• Undertaking research, analysis and consultation on consumer decision-making relating to Consumer Energy Resources (CER) and models of information provision in both the energy sector and other industries to contribute to the development of an information framework and strategy.
• Drafting, reviewing and updating project documents, policy briefs, presentations and other collateral for internal and external stakeholders.
• Supporting stakeholder engagement and consultation processes, including document preparation and facilitation support at in-person and online stakeholder workshops.
• Providing project management support for the consumer information workstream to assist with milestone delivery.
• Establish and maintain stakeholder relationships through effective communication, collaboration, negotiation and issues management to engage stakeholders and strengthen governance practices across all entities.
• Collaborating closely with colleagues across the Energy Group to facilitate the business of the CER Working Group, CER Technical Reference Group and the CER Taskforce and the branch generally

The successful candidate:

• Research and Analytical Skills: Ability to conduct thorough research, analyse data and consult on consumer decision-making in the energy sector.
• Communication Skills: Proficiency in drafting, reviewing and updating project documents, policy briefs, and presentations for various stakeholders.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Experience in supporting stakeholder engagement and consultation processes, including document preparation and facilitation at workshops.
• Project Management: Skills in providing project management support to ensure milestone delivery for the consumer information workstream.
• Relationship Management: Strong communication, collaboration, negotiation and issues management skills to establish and maintain stakeholder relationships.
• Team Collaboration: Ability to work closely with colleagues across different groups to facilitate the business of various working groups and taskforces.

What is on offer: 6-month contract, with possible 6-month extension

Location: The location of the position is flexible with a combination of in office and from home to be negotiated with the successful person.

Security Requirements: A current baseline is required.

Hourly Rate: $70.00 - $110.00

Why partner with Whizdom?
We’re Whizdom. We view you as an extension of our strong, dependable brand and have differentiators which really are different! The Whizdom way:

• We pay our contractors same day you submit your timesheet!
• We are Level 3, DISP certified and have signed the Veteran Employment Commitment and been awarded the highest level of compliance to this important initiative, proactively assisting veterans transitioning from the forces to civilian roles. We’ve been lucky enough to win industry awards for our high level of process compliance and are ISO 9001 certified. Our commitment to reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions has been accredited in line with large global organisations.
• We value diversity and welcome applications from Indigenous Australians, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people living with a disability.

Our team of talented people are passionate about your experience, doing the right thing always, with a focus on your long-term career goals. We even give you a best in industry merch pack! Even if this role isn’t the exact fit for you, we would love a chat, contact us to find out more!

How to Apply:
Please upload your resume to apply. We will be in touch with further instructions for suitably skilled candidates. Please note that you will be required to complete selection criteria to complete your application for this role.
Call Lisa Berjak on 0480 011 550 or email [email protected] for any further information.
Candidates will need to be willing to undergo pre-employment screening checks which may include, ID and work rights, security clearance verification and any other client requested checks.