About Energy Policy WA
Energy Policy WA was established on 5 September 2019 as a standalone sub-department of the Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety to provide advice to government to facilitate the delivery of secure, reliable, sustainable and affordable energy services to Western Australian households and businesses.
Energy Policy WA is also responsible for supporting the delivery of Government's Energy Transformation Strategy and the statutory functions of the Coordinator of Energy, as set out in the Energy Coordination Act 1994, the Emergency Management Regulations 2006, the Wholesale Electricity Market (WEM) Rules and the Gas Services Information (GSI) Rules. For more information, go to http://www.energy.wa.gov.au/.
About the Opportunity
The Assistant Coordinator provides strategic direction and leadership to the Strategic and Consumer Policy Group and is responsible for leading the delivery of Energy Policy WA‘s goals in retail policy, consumer protections, consumer advocacy, WA’s contribution to national energy policy, and whole-of-government strategic initiatives.
As part of the Energy Policy WA Executive Leadership Team, this role is expected to:
In the role, you will be well supported by a team of highly skilled staff, committed to making a positive difference to the WA energy sector.
About you
To be considered for this role, you will need:
For further information, please refer to the attached Job Description Form (JDF) or contact Ms Jan Saggers, Managing Director of The Nexus Network at jan.saggers@nexusnetwork.com.au or 0401 135 990 (not to be contacted for assistance with lodging your application).
An Executive search will be conducted as part of the recruitment process.
Assessment
Applications are made online. In addition to the questions being asked in the online application, you are required to submit:
Please visit http://www.energy.wa.gov.au/ to find out more about us.
Suitable applicants will be required to provide:
The closing date for applications is Thursday, 2 September 2021 at 4:00 pm (WST).
Late and proforma applications will not be accepted. If you are having problems lodging your application online, please contact EPWA-HR@energy.wa.gov.au or (08) 6551 1955.
Energy Policy WA is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and encourage applications from a diverse field, including Indigenous Australians, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, youth, and people with a disability which is supported by our Workforce and Diversity Plan.
Subsequent vacancies:
Applicants who are found suitable, but not recommended for the vacancy, may be considered for subsequent vacancies in accordance with Part 5 (General Appointment) of the Commissioner’s Instructions No.2: Filling a Public Sector Vacancy.