Ato Entry Level jobs

• Canberra, ACT (The agency supports and promotes flexible working, including fully remote work outside of the Canberra region. Reasonable travel to our Canberra office may be expected)
• Ongoing/Non-Ongoing (The preferred outcome is Ongoing full-time employment, with part-time options negotiable. Depending on business needs, some roles may be offered on a Non-Ongoing basis for up to two years or initially 12 months with the possibility of extension)
• $85,745 - $90,465 plus 15.4% superannuation

Our Role and Functions

The agency is undergoing a period of significant change and growth, with new responsibilities and expanded scope of schemes, such as the Cheaper Home Batteries initiative, Guarantee of Origin scheme and the Nature Repair Market. The agency has also been appointed as the preferred regulator for distributed energy products, also known as consumer energy resources.

With a variety of roles on offer we are searching for candidates who can demonstrate capability in a variety of different areas.

Information about all the schemes we administer, as well as our publications, can be found on our website.

Scheme Operations Division

Our Scheme Operations Division enables entry and participation in the schemes administered by the agency. Staff assess applications and make statutory decisions on client scheme entitlements. The division works collaboratively across the agency to ensure efficient and effective administration of all schemes.

Scheme Support Division

The Scheme Support Division supports the agency to resolve complex issues, advocate for legislative and policy change, screen and monitor client behaviour, address serious non-compliance and improve operational efficiency and effectiveness.

Consumer energy national technical regulatory scheme

The consumer energy national technical regulatory scheme is a new function within the agency, providing national leadership in the establishment, maintenance, and enforcement of technical requirements for Distributed Energy Resources (DER), also referred to as Consumer Energy Resources. This function will support a secure, efficient, and consumer-focused energy system by ensuring DER technologies are interoperable and effectively integrated into the electricity system. It will also enable innovation, reduce unnecessary regulatory burden, and promote equitable outcomes for consumers.

Current Opportunities

There are current, immediate vacancies available within the Renewable Energy Target (RET) branch, within the Product Guarantee of Origin section in the NGER and Safeguard branch and within the Soil, Agriculture and Savannah section in the Australian Carbon Credit Units scheme (ACCU).

The RET branch has a focus on renewable energy systems ranging from utility to household scale. The roles in this area vary from technical, such as electrical engineering to scheme administration, operational and compliance focused positions. The branch is fast paced and every day brings a new challenge.

The Product Guarantee of Origin (PGO) section administers the PGO scheme which verifies the emissions intensity of low-emissions products including hydrogen, biomethane and green metals. The section will also co-administer the Hydrogen Production Tax Incentive with the ATO from 2027.

The ACCU scheme supports emissions reduction and carbon sequestration across a range of sectors, including land, agriculture, energy, waste and industry. Roles in this area may involve applying legislation and method requirements, supporting scheme administration, and contributing to policy, process and operational improvements.

There are anticipated needs within the consumer energy national technical regulatory scheme and other roles within the Australia Carbon Credit Units scheme (ACCU).

Role Responsibilities and Duties

As an APS Level 4 you will be expected to undertake tasks of moderate complexity and work under general direction. You will be capable of managing your own workflow and may provide specialist or general support to the function of the business area. Many roles require contact with stakeholders, and you will be expected to be able to communicate clearly and provide advice. You will have the ability to undertake research of legislation and policy documents and provide simple analysis of these documents.

The duties across all roles will include:

• Have a sound general knowledge of the role and functions of the agency and an understanding of how these relate to a specific work area.
• Understanding the impact of the work area on strategic, political or operational outcomes for the agency/program.
• Have a basic understanding of relevant legislation and policy frameworks and be able to apply them in day-to-day work.
• Contribute positively to strategic planning and decision making within the work area.
• Apply judgement, knowledge and limited discretion in interpreting and applying legislation, instructions, guidelines and procedures.
• Perform research and analysis activities and report on findings.
• Identify issues and contribute to the resolution of issues and problems.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders on simple to moderately complex operational and administrative matters.
• Resolve simple to moderately complex enquiries from stakeholders and provide information and advice as a representative of the work area.

Specific roles and responsibilities will be discussed with candidates as they progress through the recruitment process. If an offer of employment is made to you, you will receive the detailed duties for the specific role being offered.

Key Capabilities and Attributes

We are seeking candidates who demonstrate some of or all our core capabilities:

• Building Relationships
• Applying Legislation and Policy
• Developing Self and Others
• Delivering Results
• Managing Risk
• Leveraging Insights

In addition to these core capabilities, you will also have some of or all the following personal attributes:

• Ability to work in changing and emerging environments, following new processes and guidance
• A strong sense of accountability and public purpose
• A willingness to learn and apply new concepts, technologies and systems
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team through being collaborative and respectful
• Demonstrates APS Values, integrity and a stakeholder aware mindset

Tertiary qualifications are not required for these roles, however qualifications in or progress towards the following would be advantageous:

• Engineering, electric or general
• Science, environmental or general
• Public policy, law and government
• Commerce and economics

Applications close 11.30pm AEST on Sunday, 5 July 2026