2027 Graduate Development Program – Generalist – Clean Energy Regulator
📌 Vacancy Fact Sheet
- Reference Number: VN-0770466
- Agency: Clean Energy Regulator
- Job Title: 2027 Graduate Development Program – Generalist
- Position Number: CER 067/26
- Classification: Graduate APS
- Closing Date: Thursday 30 July 2026
- Job Type: Full-Time, Ongoing
- Location: Canberra ACT
- Future Merit Locations: Canberra
- Salary: $76,302 – $82,598
- Office Arrangement: Flexible (Throughout the graduate year flexible working)
About Clean Energy Regulator
The Clean Energy Regulator Graduate Development Program will provide graduates with the
opportunity to develop a well-rounded knowledge of the work of the agency, gain experience in the
public sector and foster an understanding of the economic and regulatory frameworks that support
Australia’s transition to a clean energy future.
Participants of the 2027 Graduate Program will experience:
3 rotations over a 11-month program, commencing 1 February 2027.
the first rotation is chosen by the Graduate Coordinator prior to commencement.
the second and third rotations are determined through consultation with the graduates,
depending on business needs, allowing you to shape your graduate experience.
an intensive and engaging development program.
Our graduates participate in a “fireside chat” conversation series throughout the year,
meeting with each senior executive as a cohort to learn more about their role, their
career and more.
a calendar of learning and development, networking events and activities through the
Australian Public Service Commission Graduate Development Program.
an assigned mentor to assist you throughout the program.
a Graduate Coordinator providing one on one support throughout the Program.
Training and career development
During the Program you will be provided with the skills required to launch your public service
career. Through participation in the Program, graduates will gain relevant knowledge and skills in
government administration as well as the expertise required to be an effective technical specialist
within the agency.
Organisational support
In addition to formal training, you will receive individual support from a mentor (an experienced
agency employee) and the Graduate Coordinator.
As a graduate you will have the opportunity to be involved in events management as part of the
agency’s social club.
Duties
- Benefits of working for CER
- Generous remuneration package with 15.4% superannuation contributions on top of the
- listed salary.
- Four weeks annual leave per year, and twenty days personal and carers leave per year.
- Shut-down period between Christmas and New Year’s Day (no annual leave required).
- Assistance with relocating to Canberra (if required).
- Flexible working arrangements.
- Throughout the graduate year flexible working arrangements will be determined on a
- rotation-by-rotation basis.
- We are looking for high-caliber, motivated graduates with a wide range of qualifications and
- experiences, including, but not limited to:
- Business and Commerce
- Environmental Studies
- Mathematics / Statistics
- Data Science
- Economics
- Agriculture studies
- Politics / Public Policy
- HR
- Electrical Engineering
- Law / Combined Law
- Science
- Finance and Accounting
- We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from a
- culturally or linguistically diverse background, people with a disability and mature-aged
- candidates. Applicants are encouraged to indicate this in their application.
Eligibility / Notes
- To be eligible for this program, you will need to:
- be an Australian citizen
- be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance to a minimum of Baseline level
- have completed an undergraduate degree or higher in the last three years (conferred from
- 2024 onwards) or be in your last year of study (to be completed by January 2027)
- have maintained a credit (or equivalent) average throughout your degree
- be willing to relocate to Canberra (relocation assistance will be offered to the successful
- applicants).
How to Apply
Position Contact Clean Energy Regulator HR Team, 02 6159 3223
Agency Recruitment Site https://cleanenergyregulatorcareers.nga.net.au/cp/index.cfm
Applicants to vacancies notified in all formats of the electronic Public Service Gazette should be aware:
that the names of successful applicants will also be notified in all formats of the electronic Public Service Gazette
applicants found suitable may be offered similar employment opportunities by other Australian Public Service agencies
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