Cutler Merz Policy and Strategy team supports governments and organisations to design, implement and comply with constantly evolving energy policy. The consultant role is to apply a deep understanding of the Australian energy regulatory environment to provide detailed policy analysis and advice to Cutler Merz clients.
Consultant role responsibilities
• Provide regulatory, strategic and technical advice to develop policy and strategy solutions for complex energy problems.
• Apply qualitative and quantitative analytical strength to solve problems accurately and quickly, with the ability to derive and communicate insights and recommendations, backed by clear evidence.
• Develop and run analysis with energy market models
• Manage projects to meet client objectives on time and within budget.
• Deliver high quality, client-facing reports and deliverables.
• Work in a collaborative team environment, and build trusted relationships with clients, management and project teams.
• Develop business opportunities by establishing external professional networks (e.g. through client contacts).
Qualifications and Experience
• Tertiary qualifications at degree level in a scientific or policy field.
• At least 3 years of experience in a policy and strategy role (ideally in the energy sector or a related technical field)
• Good working knowledge of the energy sector in Australia, which includes current challenges of the sector, an understanding of how the sector needs to transition.
• Experience with policy settings surrounding energy systems (i.e. generation, distribution and transmission networks) and technologies.
• Strong understanding of relevant legislative and regulatory frameworks (including the National Electricity Rules).
• Ability to bring together strong analytical skills with an understanding of client needs and the broader strategic and political context
• Collaboration and engagement - ability to find the best solution by accommodating and balancing multiple and often competing objectives and interests
• Comfortable with uncertainty and capable of applying a flexible and adaptive approach to meet project objectives.
• Strong report writing skills to deliver key outputs to clients
• Creativity and curiosity - open to exploring new and innovative approaches to problem solving and responsive to emerging trends
• Skill at breaking down complex issues and using information from diverse sources to support evidence-based policy
• Strong verbal, written communication and presentation skills, including presenting qualitative and quantitative data
• A deadline orientation, with strong project management expertise.
• A personable and professional approach, with excellent communication and client skills.
Applications open on 28 October 2024 and close on 29 November 2024
Consultant role responsibilities
• Provide regulatory, strategic and technical advice to develop policy and strategy solutions for complex energy problems.
• Apply qualitative and quantitative analytical strength to solve problems accurately and quickly, with the ability to derive and communicate insights and recommendations, backed by clear evidence.
• Develop and run analysis with energy market models
• Manage projects to meet client objectives on time and within budget.
• Deliver high quality, client-facing reports and deliverables.
• Work in a collaborative team environment, and build trusted relationships with clients, management and project teams.
• Develop business opportunities by establishing external professional networks (e.g. through client contacts).
Qualifications and Experience
• Tertiary qualifications at degree level in a scientific or policy field.
• At least 3 years of experience in a policy and strategy role (ideally in the energy sector or a related technical field)
• Good working knowledge of the energy sector in Australia, which includes current challenges of the sector, an understanding of how the sector needs to transition.
• Experience with policy settings surrounding energy systems (i.e. generation, distribution and transmission networks) and technologies.
• Strong understanding of relevant legislative and regulatory frameworks (including the National Electricity Rules).
• Ability to bring together strong analytical skills with an understanding of client needs and the broader strategic and political context
• Collaboration and engagement - ability to find the best solution by accommodating and balancing multiple and often competing objectives and interests
• Comfortable with uncertainty and capable of applying a flexible and adaptive approach to meet project objectives.
• Strong report writing skills to deliver key outputs to clients
• Creativity and curiosity - open to exploring new and innovative approaches to problem solving and responsive to emerging trends
• Skill at breaking down complex issues and using information from diverse sources to support evidence-based policy
• Strong verbal, written communication and presentation skills, including presenting qualitative and quantitative data
• A deadline orientation, with strong project management expertise.
• A personable and professional approach, with excellent communication and client skills.
Applications open on 28 October 2024 and close on 29 November 2024
