Canberra, ACT (The agency supports and promotes flexible working, including remote options on negotiation)
- Ongoing/Non Ongoing (Non-ongoing will be offered for 12 months)
- $79,890 - $91,618 + Superannuation
**About the Branch**:
The Vegetation and Analytics Branch supports the administration of projects that sequester carbon through the restoration, regeneration and protection of native forest and plantation forestry activities.
The Branch undertakes a wide range of functions to improve engagement, participation, and administration, including analytics and reporting of the Australian Carbon Credit Unit Scheme (ACCU) Scheme and ensure scheme integrity. The Branch is also responsible for establishing systems and processes necessary for the administration of the Nature Repair Market which is part of the Government's Nature Positive plan. Once the market opens, the Clean Energy Regulator will be the independent statutory authority responsible for administering the Nature Repair Market scheme.
**About the Sections**:
The **Land and Forest Section** and the **Plantings and Plantations Section** administer elements of the _Carbon Credits (Carbon Farming Initiative) Act 2011_ and associated legislative instruments supporting the delivery of carbon abatement through vegetation projects.
- The **Land and Forest Section** administer methods relating to the regeneration and protection of native forest.
- The **Plantings and Plantations Section** administer methods relating to the establishment of environmental plantings and establishment and management plantation forestry.
**Role Responsibilities and Duties**:
The Vegetations and Analytics branch is seeking applicants to fill immediate and anticipated vacancies and to create a merit pool for future similar vacancies across the branch and/or agency.
Under general direction, an **APS Level 4 Regulatory Officer**will be expected to:
- Educate and support scheme participants to develop understanding of and compliance with legislative requirements.
- Develop and manage key strategic relationships with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders to promote the Agency business objectives, manage change and resolve conflicts.
- Contribute positively to risk management, strategic planning and decision-making processes.
In addition to the above, **APS Level 5 Regulatory Officers** will also be required to:
**Qualifications/Experience**:
We are seeking a wide range of skills and experience in the various roles to complement our multidisciplinary team.
- Qualifications and/or work experience in environmental science, agricultural science and ecology are highly desirable but not essential.
- Experience using geospatial data software, such as ArcGIS Pro will be highly regarded.
- Prior experience, qualifications, or understanding of legislation or regulation, policy, program or project management, data analytics, environmental accounting frameworks or economics would be an advantage.
**Applications close 11.30pm on Sunday, 23 March 2025