Job Description
Location: Canberra, ACT & Sydney, NSW
Application Closing Date: Sunday 22 March at 11:30pm AEDT
Classification
Executive Level 2 ($147,052 - $175,016) - A 3.4% pay rise takes effect on 12 March 2026.
Employment Type
Ongoing & Non-ongoing (for a period up to 12 months)
This role is being advertised as both ongoing and non-ongoing, with the employment type to be determined in negotiation with the preferred candidate and the PM&C delegate.
Where a non-ongoing specified term is offered, this would be for a maximum period of two (2) years. If the initial contract is for less than 2 years, it may be extended or renewed once, up to the 2 year limit.
A non-ongoing offer may result in conversion to an ongoing offer of employment, however this must occur within 18 months from the opening date of this advertisement.
Flexible Work
At PM&C we recognise the broad benefits of offering flexibility in how, when and where work is performed. We consider flexibility first from a starting position of ‘how can we make this work?’ and consider individual circumstances and operational requirements in making genuine attempts to establish mutually beneficial arrangements. Please reach out to the contact officer if you would like to explore what flexibility might look like for you, such as part time work, variable start and finish times or working from home.
About the Authority
The Net Zero Economy Authority Act 2024 (NZEA Act) established the Net Zero Economy Authority (the Authority) as a statutory agency in December 2024.
The Authority’s Board is the accountable authority, and its functions are articulated in the NZEA Act, the Chief Executive Officer leads day-to-day operations. The Minister for Industry and Innovation is the responsible Minister.
The Authority is presently establishing itself as a separate entity. The Authority is expected to complete the transition to being a separate entity in the near term, at which time, all employees will transfer from the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (PM&C) to the Authority under Machinery of Government (MoG) changes.
As per the Net Zero Economy Authority (Transitional Provisions) Act 2024, the PM&C Enterprise Agreement 2024-27 (PM&C EA) will apply to all non-SES employees. The PM&C EA will continue until the nominal expiry date of 28 February 2027.
What We Do
Our vision is to deliver a better future for industrial regions, communities and workers in a net zero economy.
Our vision underpins all our work. It reflects the objectives of the NZEA Act, which directs us to:
promote orderly and positive economic transformation
facilitate greenhouse gas emissions reductions
ensure regions, communities and workers are supported to manage the impacts, and share in the benefits, of the net zero economy.
To deliver on our vision, we have defined three core missions that guide our efforts:
Help workers in coal and gas facilities affected by the transition to prepare for, and find, new well paid, safe and secure jobs.
Support communities significantly affected by the transition to net zero to prosper, including through economic development and investment.
Be a trusted and influential voice to build understanding of, and shape policy on, the net zero economic transition, particularly in the regions.
Find out more by visiting https://www.netzero.gov.au/
About the Branch
The Corporate Branch is responsible for enabling the Authority’s missions through the provision of corporate and enabling services. This includes human resources, financial management, property and accommodation services, governance, risk and audit policies and services, legal services, ICT, protective security, and information management. The Branch is also responsible for supporting the Authority’s Board, Stakeholder Panel and providing Parliamentary and Cabinet functions.
As a new government entity, the Branch has responsibility for building the independent corporate systems and capabilities required to deliver these services, including off boarding from PM&C.
About the Role
Reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer, the Director - Board and Parliamentary role leads a small team that is responsible for:
end-to-end coordination including planning, logistics and the development of agendas, papers and meeting outcomes of at least 6 Authority Board meetings per year
timely and high-quality delivery of outputs for the Board, including briefing to the Minister and Executive
managing appointments to the Stakeholder Panel and meetings of the Panel, including with the Board
ensuring the Chair is supported in their role both internally and externally, including managing the Chair’s engagement opportunities, briefing and logistics
managing the Authority’s Parliamentary and Cabinet processes through relevant systems, including liaising with the Board, Minister’s office, and portfolio and other departments
performing Parliamentary and Cabinet functions including, managing Senate Estimates briefing, Questions on Notice and Cabinet submission.
In addition to the general responsibilities and duties outlined in the Work Level Standards for the Executive Level 2 level, key responsibilities and priorities include (but are not limited to):
Leading and supporting a small team, including managing workloads, developing staff, creating an inclusive and supportive culture.
Supporting the progressive development of policies, systems and processes as the Authority grows.
Driving a culture of quality service delivery and open communication to ensure the delivery of high-quality outcomes.
Building and maintaining professional relationships with the Chair, other Board members and the Chief Executive Officer
Managing the team’s and Board’s internal budgets.
A merit pool may be established and used to fill the same or similar vacancies for 18 months from the date of advertising.
What you will Bring
In addition to meeting the behaviours outlined in the Integrated Leadership System profile of the Executive Level 2 level, our ideal candidate can demonstrate:
an understanding of the role of a Board and governance practice, especially in a public sector context
the ability to develop, maintain and strengthen strategic and collaborative relationships
strong professional judgment in engaging and liaising with senior stakeholders to achieve results
strong time management and organisational skills, and a demonstrated ability to manage teams with complex workloads
excellent communication skills, tailoring your communication to your audience, and be able to draft briefs, submissions, correspondence and other written materials.
demonstrated resilience, flexibility and adaptability to deliver high quality work under pressure while managing competing priorities.
Eligibility
Under section 22(8) of the Public Service Act 1999, employees must be Australian citizens to be employed in the APS unless the Agency Head has agreed otherwise, in writing. At PM&C to be eligible for this position you should be an Australian Citizen by the completion of the recruitment process, except under exceptional circumstances.
The successful candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance, or hold a current security clearance of an appropriate level.
The successful candidate will be assessed through our pre-employment screening checks, such as an Australian Criminal History Check, and will normally be subject to a six-month probation period if new to the APS or has not yet completed their probation period elsewhere in the APS.
Security Clearance Required
Negative Vetting Level 1 (Secret)
How to apply
Submit an online application through the PM&C Current Opportunities by 11:30pm AEDT on Sunday, 22 March 2026.
As part of your application you will need to provide:
Your resume (maximum three pages)
A ‘one page pitch (no more than 750 words)’ telling us how your skills, knowledge, experience and qualifications make you the best person for the job and to perform at the relevant classification level.
You are encouraged to refer to the Candidate Pack and the relevant classification level of the PM&C Performance Model to assist you in drafting your one page pitch.
You may also refer to the APSC resource Cracking the Code for further guidance and assistance on applying for jobs in the Australian Public Service.
Contact Officer
Linda Rademakers on (02) 6228 6754 or [email protected].
Please Note – This is an unclassified web based recruitment system so your application must not contain any classified or sensitive information. This includes in your one page pitch and resume.
Application Closing Date: Sunday 22 March at 11:30pm AEDT
Classification
Executive Level 2 ($147,052 - $175,016) - A 3.4% pay rise takes effect on 12 March 2026.
Employment Type
Ongoing & Non-ongoing (for a period up to 12 months)
This role is being advertised as both ongoing and non-ongoing, with the employment type to be determined in negotiation with the preferred candidate and the PM&C delegate.
Where a non-ongoing specified term is offered, this would be for a maximum period of two (2) years. If the initial contract is for less than 2 years, it may be extended or renewed once, up to the 2 year limit.
A non-ongoing offer may result in conversion to an ongoing offer of employment, however this must occur within 18 months from the opening date of this advertisement.
Flexible Work
At PM&C we recognise the broad benefits of offering flexibility in how, when and where work is performed. We consider flexibility first from a starting position of ‘how can we make this work?’ and consider individual circumstances and operational requirements in making genuine attempts to establish mutually beneficial arrangements. Please reach out to the contact officer if you would like to explore what flexibility might look like for you, such as part time work, variable start and finish times or working from home.
About the Authority
The Net Zero Economy Authority Act 2024 (NZEA Act) established the Net Zero Economy Authority (the Authority) as a statutory agency in December 2024.
The Authority’s Board is the accountable authority, and its functions are articulated in the NZEA Act, the Chief Executive Officer leads day-to-day operations. The Minister for Industry and Innovation is the responsible Minister.
The Authority is presently establishing itself as a separate entity. The Authority is expected to complete the transition to being a separate entity in the near term, at which time, all employees will transfer from the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (PM&C) to the Authority under Machinery of Government (MoG) changes.
As per the Net Zero Economy Authority (Transitional Provisions) Act 2024, the PM&C Enterprise Agreement 2024-27 (PM&C EA) will apply to all non-SES employees. The PM&C EA will continue until the nominal expiry date of 28 February 2027.
What We Do
Our vision is to deliver a better future for industrial regions, communities and workers in a net zero economy.
Our vision underpins all our work. It reflects the objectives of the NZEA Act, which directs us to:
promote orderly and positive economic transformation
facilitate greenhouse gas emissions reductions
ensure regions, communities and workers are supported to manage the impacts, and share in the benefits, of the net zero economy.
To deliver on our vision, we have defined three core missions that guide our efforts:
Help workers in coal and gas facilities affected by the transition to prepare for, and find, new well paid, safe and secure jobs.
Support communities significantly affected by the transition to net zero to prosper, including through economic development and investment.
Be a trusted and influential voice to build understanding of, and shape policy on, the net zero economic transition, particularly in the regions.
Find out more by visiting https://www.netzero.gov.au/
About the Branch
The Corporate Branch is responsible for enabling the Authority’s missions through the provision of corporate and enabling services. This includes human resources, financial management, property and accommodation services, governance, risk and audit policies and services, legal services, ICT, protective security, and information management. The Branch is also responsible for supporting the Authority’s Board, Stakeholder Panel and providing Parliamentary and Cabinet functions.
As a new government entity, the Branch has responsibility for building the independent corporate systems and capabilities required to deliver these services, including off boarding from PM&C.
About the Role
Reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer, the Director - Board and Parliamentary role leads a small team that is responsible for:
end-to-end coordination including planning, logistics and the development of agendas, papers and meeting outcomes of at least 6 Authority Board meetings per year
timely and high-quality delivery of outputs for the Board, including briefing to the Minister and Executive
managing appointments to the Stakeholder Panel and meetings of the Panel, including with the Board
ensuring the Chair is supported in their role both internally and externally, including managing the Chair’s engagement opportunities, briefing and logistics
managing the Authority’s Parliamentary and Cabinet processes through relevant systems, including liaising with the Board, Minister’s office, and portfolio and other departments
performing Parliamentary and Cabinet functions including, managing Senate Estimates briefing, Questions on Notice and Cabinet submission.
In addition to the general responsibilities and duties outlined in the Work Level Standards for the Executive Level 2 level, key responsibilities and priorities include (but are not limited to):
Leading and supporting a small team, including managing workloads, developing staff, creating an inclusive and supportive culture.
Supporting the progressive development of policies, systems and processes as the Authority grows.
Driving a culture of quality service delivery and open communication to ensure the delivery of high-quality outcomes.
Building and maintaining professional relationships with the Chair, other Board members and the Chief Executive Officer
Managing the team’s and Board’s internal budgets.
A merit pool may be established and used to fill the same or similar vacancies for 18 months from the date of advertising.
What you will Bring
In addition to meeting the behaviours outlined in the Integrated Leadership System profile of the Executive Level 2 level, our ideal candidate can demonstrate:
an understanding of the role of a Board and governance practice, especially in a public sector context
the ability to develop, maintain and strengthen strategic and collaborative relationships
strong professional judgment in engaging and liaising with senior stakeholders to achieve results
strong time management and organisational skills, and a demonstrated ability to manage teams with complex workloads
excellent communication skills, tailoring your communication to your audience, and be able to draft briefs, submissions, correspondence and other written materials.
demonstrated resilience, flexibility and adaptability to deliver high quality work under pressure while managing competing priorities.
Eligibility
Under section 22(8) of the Public Service Act 1999, employees must be Australian citizens to be employed in the APS unless the Agency Head has agreed otherwise, in writing. At PM&C to be eligible for this position you should be an Australian Citizen by the completion of the recruitment process, except under exceptional circumstances.
The successful candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance, or hold a current security clearance of an appropriate level.
The successful candidate will be assessed through our pre-employment screening checks, such as an Australian Criminal History Check, and will normally be subject to a six-month probation period if new to the APS or has not yet completed their probation period elsewhere in the APS.
Security Clearance Required
Negative Vetting Level 1 (Secret)
How to apply
Submit an online application through the PM&C Current Opportunities by 11:30pm AEDT on Sunday, 22 March 2026.
As part of your application you will need to provide:
Your resume (maximum three pages)
A ‘one page pitch (no more than 750 words)’ telling us how your skills, knowledge, experience and qualifications make you the best person for the job and to perform at the relevant classification level.
You are encouraged to refer to the Candidate Pack and the relevant classification level of the PM&C Performance Model to assist you in drafting your one page pitch.
You may also refer to the APSC resource Cracking the Code for further guidance and assistance on applying for jobs in the Australian Public Service.
Contact Officer
Linda Rademakers on (02) 6228 6754 or [email protected].
Please Note – This is an unclassified web based recruitment system so your application must not contain any classified or sensitive information. This includes in your one page pitch and resume.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Director Board and Parliamentary, Net Zero Economy Authority position is now open for candidates interested in the Government Job Alert sector. This role in Canberra offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Government Job Alert is a plus.
