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The Climate Change Authority (Authority) is an independent statutory body established under the Climate Change Authority Act 2011 (Authority Act) to provide expert advice to the Australian Government on climate change policy. The Authority conducts and commissions its own independent research and analysis.
For more information about us please visit the Authority’s website.
About the role
As Chief Executive Officer, reporting to the Minister for Climate Change and Energy, you will be a statutory appointee, leading the staff of the Authority. You will be responsible for the day-to-day administration of the Authority, ensuring it performs its functions as set out in legislation, and will act in accordance with the policies determined, and any directions given, by the Authority.
You will be a change leader with the professional experience to deliver outcomes for the Authority’s diverse set of stakeholders. Your judgement and communication skills will enable you to work with stakeholders from government, science, industry, non-government organisations and academia.
To be a strong contender for this appointment, you must have high level judgement and leadership skills, demonstrated professional and personal integrity and a strong commitment to, and an understanding of, public sector governance and accountability. It is also highly desirable for you to have a strong background in climate and energy policy, experience handling public and media scrutiny, and the ability to exhibit sharp political judgement and awareness.
If you are committed to delivering impact and value for the Australian community through delivery of independent, evidence-based advice we invite you to apply for this role. Remuneration for this role is set by the Remuneration Tribunal, under the determination for full-time office holders.
Selection criteria and requirements of the role:
Demonstrates high level leadership and vision:
* sets a strategic vision and inspires others to achieve this
* innovative in dealing with issues
* articulates a clear direction for their organisation
Manages large and/or complex operations:
* achieves results within the context of organisational and/or Government policy
* strong financial management, ensuring efficient, effective and ethical use of resources
* understanding of and commitment to quality organisational governance
Works with others to meet objectives
* operates collaboratively with others to meet organisational objectives
* listens to people and values different perspectives
* High level of judgement
* Demonstrates a high standard of professional and personal integrity and capacity to promote these in an organisation.
Position Eligibility Requirements
Outside employment - to be eligible for appointment (under the Authority Act), the successful candidate must not engage in paid employment outside the duties of his or her office without the Minister’s approval.
Citizenship - to be eligible for employment with the Australian Public Service (APS), you must be an Australian citizen (with limited exceptions).
Security Clearance - this position requires a Negative Vetting Level 2 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 may include health, character and security checks.
How to apply
Applications will be managed by Amanda O'Rourke Executive Search. Before applying, please obtain a Candidate Information pack by emailing admin@amandaorourke.com.au quoting Ref. No. 1172 in the subject heading.
Applications close at 11:59pm AEST on Sunday, 10 August 2025.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Business Development, Administrative, and Management
* Industries
Government Administration and Government Relations Services
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