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The Opportunity

• Join CSIRO - Australia's National Science Agency!
• Support our sustainability & net zero emission targets! 
• Flexible hybrid work environment

We are seeking an Energy Manager to work within our Sustainability Team to help support CSIRO’s sustainability and net zero emission (NZE) targets. You will be responsible for coordinating CSIRO's electricity and gas procurement processes and subsequent energy contract management.  

Your ability to build rapport and collaborate will set you up for success, as you work closely with other members of CSIRO’s Sustainability Team as well as liaising with the Strategic Procurement team during energy procurement activities. Whilst also identifying opportunities for energy and carbon emission reductions within the broader internal stakeholder community at CSIRO. 

Ideally you will be an experienced sustainability professional with a strong energy procurement background, energy procurement strategies, particularly renewables and a good knowledge of energy markets. as well as possessing a good understanding of energy management principles and strategies to reduce carbon emissions.

This may be the opportunity you have been waiting for why delay, apply today and join team CSIRO! 

Your duties will include:

• In close collaboration with the CSIRO Strategic Procurement team, coordinate CSIRO’s electricity and gas procurements, including business case preparation, development of specifications and other relevant procurement documentation, contract negotiation, etc.
• Manage the CSIRO energy contracts, monitoring against contract performance and proactively taking action to minimise financial, environmental, and regulatory risk to CSIRO.
• Work closely with other CSIRO Sustainability Team members, including the Coordinator, Smart Buildings and Coordinator, Net Zero Emissions to identify and support the delivery of energy, demand and emission reduction opportunities across the CSIRO portfolio.
• Work collaboratively as part of a regionally dispersed sustainability team to champion and support CSIRO’s sustainability and NZE goals
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to utilise the energy contracts and knowledge of energy management to support CSIRO’s NZE ambitions and uptake of renewable energy sources.
• In collaboration with other Sustainability Team members, provide technical expertise and advice to the broader CSIRO community on energy management, emission reduction and broader sustainability issues.
• Manage CSIRO’s renewable energy certificates and carbon credit processes and accounts.

Location: Open to be based from any Australian State. 
Salary: AU$105,806 - AU$114,500 plus up to 15.4% superannuation
Tenure: Indefinite
Reference: 93751

To be considered you will need:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in engineering, sustainability or related field, or equivalent related work experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in energy procurement, energy markets and associated contract negotiation and management.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience of renewable energy procurement options and “behind the meter” opportunities.
• Demonstrated experience in the identification and implementation of projects and strategies that improve energy efficiency, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and reduce energy costs.
• Strong analysis skills in the evaluation of alternatives/options, cost analysis and business case development
• Demonstrated experience in project planning, management and delivery.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and influence with impact across multiple functional groups and across all levels
• Excellent communication and people skills, with the ability to build relationships across a broad range of stakeholders and work with others to achieve outcomes and inspire change

Desirable: 

• Certified Energy Manager qualifications, experience with ISO 50001, or equivalent demonstrated experience with energy management and efficiency.
• Knowledge/experience in emerging low emission technologies such as green hydrogen

For full details about this role please review the Position Description

Eligibility

Applications for this position are open to Australian/New Zealand Citizens, Australian Permanent Residents. Appointment to this role is subject to provision of a national police check and may be subject to other security/medical/character requirements.

Flexible Working Arrangements

We work flexibly at CSIRO, offering a range of options for how, when and where you work. 

Diversity and Inclusion

We are working hard to recruit people representing the diversity across our society, and ensure that all our people feel supported to do their best work and feel empowered to let their ideas flourish. 

About CSIRO

At CSIRO Australia's national science agency, we solve the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology. We put the safety and wellbeing of our people above all else and earn trust everywhere because we only deal in facts. We collaborate widely and generously and deliver solutions with real impact. 

CSIRO is committed to values-based leadership to inspire performance and unlock the potential of our people.

CSIRO is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people involved in our activities and programs, whether we are undertaking research, engaging with the public or nurturing future scientists in person or online. Source – CSIRO Child Safe policy 2023

Join us and start creating tomorrow today!

How to Apply

Please apply on-line and provide a cover letter and CV that best demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the requirements of this role.

Applications Close

6 August 2023, 11:00pm AEST