Policy Officer – Energy and Water Justice

• Fixed term 12-month contract, parental leave cover
• Full time or part time considered
• Sydney based

The Justice and Equity Centre (JEC) is a leading social justice law and policy centre. We build a fairer, stronger society by helping to change laws, policies and practices that cause injustice and inequality.

We offer a diverse and inclusive workplace where:

• wellbeing is actively promoted and flexibility is supported;
• we are committed to the professional development of our staff; and
• advantageous salary packaging options are available.

The Energy and Water Consumers’ Advocacy Program (EWCAP) works for better regulatory and policy outcomes, so people’s needs are met by clean, resilient, and efficient energy and water systems.

This is a 12-month parental leave cover position. It can be filled with either one candidate working 4-5 days per week or two candidates working 2-3 days per week.

Reporting to the Program Director, you will work with stakeholders to develop and promote policies that deliver affordable and sustainable access to energy and water as essential services for NSW households.

Your responsibilities will include:

• contribute to the development of policy, recommendations and advocacy on behalf of residential consumers in NSW
• research issues related to household energy supply to identify current and emerging issues
• draft high-quality submissions, media releases and other documents to communicate policy positions

You are passionate about representing consumer interests and have experience in research and public policy development. Ideally, you have a good knowledge of Australia’s energy and/or water industries. Your skills include:

• well-developed interpersonal skills
• project management skills
• capacity to write submissions to government inquiries

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are strongly encouraged to apply.

If you would like to join a team passionate about achieving a zero carbon energy system that is affordable to everyone, please send your resume along with a covering letter and responses to the knowledge, skills and experience section included in the position description.

Inquiries should be directed to Douglas McCloskey via [email protected].

Please send your application to [email protected], including ‘Policy Officer – Energy and Water Justice’ in the subject field.

There is no closing date for applications. We encourage you to contact us to discuss the role and submit an application as soon as possible.