At the Centre for Policy Development, we believe our team is our key asset and we are committed to recruiting and retaining talented and ambitious individuals.
We build constructive, respectful working relationships — internally and externally — and we take equity and inclusion seriously. We are committed to listening, learning and growing.
We recognise the best solutions are developed when diverse voices contribute, so we try hard to integrate all perspectives into our work — especially those of people with lived experience of the issues we are trying to address.
Unfortunately we have no current opportunities available. We do regularly post new openings however so we encourage you to check back again soon. Thank you for considering CPD.
The Centre for Policy Development (CPD) is looking to hire an outstanding Just Transitions Lead in Canberra.
This role will suit someone already working on climate and/or energy policy with your own established networks and ideas, and who is looking to work in an environment where you get to set the agenda. This role will cover just transition issues in both Australia and Indonesia. Prior knowledge or experience of both contexts would be ideal.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of an organisation working on some of the most critical issues facing our economy and society. Our team enjoys frequent interaction with government policymakers, private sector, media, and the wider policy world. You’ll be joining a close-knit team that delivers real impact.
We believe our people are our key asset and we are committed to recruiting and retaining talented and dedicated individuals. The successful candidate will be based in Canberra. Currently CPD has offices in Sydney, Melbourne and Jakarta. This position will currently be the only person permanently based in Canberra, though we intend to grow CPD’s presence in Canberra and other team members travel to Canberra regularly. We support flexible work and will consider either full-time or part-time work for the right candidate.
Diversity and Equal Employment Opportunity
We encourage First Nations people, people of colour, people with lived experience of forced migration, people with disabilities, members of the LGBTQI+ community, and people without a family history of tertiary education to apply for this role.
Salary
Starting at $107,000 + 11.5% superannuation, with higher salary available depending on experience, skills, and fairness and equity across the team.
Location:
This position is based in Canberra.
Some Additional Benefits
How to Apply
Candidates are invited to apply via Google Form by 12pm on 08/10/2024.
If you have any questions, please contact Luana Viana on jobs@cpd.org.au.
Here’s a taste of what you’ll do:
About you:
You’ll be the right person for the job if you have the following skills:
About CPD
The Centre for Policy Development (CPD) is an independent, not-for-profit policy institute with staff in Sydney, Melbourne, and Jakarta. Our vision is a fair, sustainable society and wellbeing economy that serves current and future generations in Australia and Southeast Asia.
Our mission is to help create transformative systems change through practical solutions to complex policy challenges. We tackle the hard questions, working towards change that is systemic and long-term.
Through our work, we aim to contribute to governments that are coordinated, collaborative, and effective, with an eye to both the near and longer term. We strive to build a social services system that helps people and communities to thrive now and in the future, and drive shifts in policy making practice with a focus on wellbeing and sustainability rather than primarily economic growth.
CPD uses a distinctive Create-Connect-Convince method to influence government policy making.
We acknowledge and celebrate Australia’s First Peoples.
To learn more about our work check out our latest Impact Report.
How we Shortlist
We will ask you to answer three questions (< 250 words) as part of your application, and to submit your CV. The initial shortlist will be based on the panel’s assessment of your three answers. Your CV will be reviewed only if you progress beyond this first stage.
We are reviewing applications and shortlisting candidates on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
We welcome talented individuals from all backgrounds to apply and be a part of our mission to make a positive impact on public policies.
Please note:
We look forward to receiving your application!
We are ambitious for long-term transformative change, and consistently have our eyes on our goals for Australia and our region.
We strive for intellectual rigor and invite curiosity and initiative across the whole team.
We build constructive, respectful working relationships — internally and externally.
Our analysis is evidence-based and thoughtful, and people know they can trust what we say and write.
We care about people and are compassionate colleagues and collaborators.
We bring fun to our work and don’t take ourselves too seriously.
Internships are available on a case-by-case basis depending on research project needs. CPD only accepts internships that are part of an accredited program of study, and we are committed to ensuring mutual benefit and genuine professional development through the internship process.
All general applications should be addressed to ‘Centre for Policy Development’ and sent via email to intern@cpd.org.au. The subject line must be ‘Internship Application for CPD’. For specific roles, please follow the provided instructions.
Please provide an attached CV and cover letter. The cover letter must comment on a CPD research paper and a policy issue the applicant is passionate about. Applications that do not meet these criteria will not be considered.
