Senior Policy Officer Level 3
Energy and Environment
Greenhouse Response Branch
Industry Analysis
Australian Public Servant Level 6
Canberra JOB NUMBER CA10601

The Energy and Environment Division's activities are aimed at improving the international competitiveness of the Australian energy sector, opening up international markets for energy commodities, technologies and services, and reducing environmental impacts of energy production, delivery and use. The Division also has responsibility for co-ordinating the portfolio's broader environment and climate change policy agendas.

The vacant position is located in the Industry Analysis Section. The Industry Analysis Section is specifically concerned with the understanding of possible impacts arising from Australia's national and international greenhouse policy, with a particular focus on the implications of such policy for Australian industry and trade. The Section also reviews and participates in the development of Australia's National Greenhouse Gas Inventory and emissions projections in conjunction with the Australian Greenhouse Office.

The occupant of the position can expect to participate in, or take responsibility for, the carrying out of analysis of greenhouse policy responses to a broad range of issues described above with particular emphasis on the implications for Australian industry. In addition, the occupant will be called upon to assist in co-ordination tasks arising from portfolio involvement in domestic greenhouse response management arrangements as required.

The applicant will require well developed skills in communication; research and analysis and problem solving. Tertiary qualifications are desirable.

For a position description and duty statement go to: http://www.isr.gov.au/jobs/index.html or email katrina.jones-hockey@isr.gov.au or louise.king@isr.gov.au

Further information is available by contacting Gary James on (02) 6213 7987.

Applications should be sent via email in a Word 97 compatible format to: personnel@isr.gov.au or posted to: The Recruitment Officer Department of Industry Science and Resources PO Box 9839 CANBERRA ACT 2601 Facsimile No: (02) 6213 6810

Applications will not be acknowledged on receipt. However, applicants shortlisted or unsuccessful after interview will be advised.

Applicants are advised that all positions are subject to either a Designated Security Assessment Position (DSAP) or a Position of Trust (POT) clearance.

Closing date 9 February 2001