Energy Officer

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The opportunity

• Help shape a cleaner future with CSIRO​
• Drive energy efficiency and sustainability projects
• Apply your skills to real-world impact

Join CSIRO’s Sustainability team as the Energy Officer and help deliver our Sustainability Strategy 2020–2030. In this role, you’ll support energy efficiency, demand response and sustainability initiatives across our national property portfolio.

You’ll work closely with the Energy Manager on projects that involve energy data management, compliance reporting, load monitoring and tracking and renewable energy certificates. This is a great opportunity to use your technical skills to drive positive sustainability outcomes and contribute to a cleaner, more efficient future.

Your duties will include:

• Under limited supervision undertake updates to monthly data for energy accounts including populating and updating financial and consumption estimates for electricity accounts. 
  
• Support the Energy Manager in energy procurement related tasks and attend meetings when required. 
  
• Support in the administration of the CSIRO’s Power Purchasing Agreement/s and energy retail contracts for gas and electricity.
  
• Support the Energy Manager in the implementation of energy efficiency, demand management and other sustainability activities.
  
• Support the Energy Manager in reporting on energy, carbon, and sustainability performance, including the implementation and administration of related software applications (e.g., Energy Management System (EMS)).
• Provide accurate and up to date energy retail data to support the procurement and administration of energy contracts

Location: Brisbane, QLD

Salary: AU$73,567 - AU$93,630 plus up to 15.4% superannuation

Tenure: Specified term of 18 months

Reference: 101004

To be considered you will need:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in finance, engineering or environmental management or equivalent relevant work experience in energy management systems and analytics.
  
• Basic understanding of energy efficiency principles and energy cost management.
  
• Proficiency in Excel or financial modelling tools for data analysis.
  
• Strong numerical and analytical skills, with experience in financial or data analysis.
  
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
  
• Demonstrated ability to apply critical thinking and analytical skills to complex data sets. 
  
• Proven ability to apply data management procedures and quality assurance processes.
  
• Ability to collaborate effectively with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholder groups.
  Desirable:
  
• Knowledge of the role of sustainable development principles in the context of corporate sustainability.
  
• Knowledge of energy management and related principles.

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.

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

18 September 2025, 11:00pm AEST