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General Manager, Policy and Analysis Branch, Net Zero Economy Authority Join to apply for the General Manager, Policy and Analysis Branch, Net Zero Economy Authority role at Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. Application Details Application Closing Date: Sunday 18-Jan-2026 at 11:30pm AEDT Location: Canberra, ACT or Sydney, NSW Classification: SES Band 1, plus 15.4% superannuation Employment Type: Ongoing & Non-ongoing (up to 12 months on a specified-term basis) 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 is presently establishing itself as a separate entity, including offboarding from the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (PM&C). The Authority will transition to a separate entity under Machinery of Government changes. About The Branch The Policy and Analysis Branch shapes the Authoritys strategic policy direction and supports the CEO and Board through evidence, analysis and advice. The branch integrates three functions: Strategic Policy; Monitoring, Research and Policy Development; and Net Zero Economics, delivering a coherent approach to understanding and enabling Australias transition to a netzero economy. About The Role The General Manager is a senior executive leadership role reporting to the Head of Division, Policy and Communications. The position leads the Authoritys policy, economics and analysis functions, ensuring insights inform decisionmaking by the Head of Division, CEO, the Board and government. Responsibilities include: Developing and implementing the Authoritys Policy and Analysis Strategy, including enterprisewide policy priorities, data governance, capability roadmap and operating model. Establishing and maintaining an integrated analytics platform to track and assess regional and national transition progress, economic impacts and workforce outcomes. Providing authoritative and timely policy advice and analysis to the CEO, Board and Ministers on the netzero transition, economic transformation and regional development. Coordinating crossgovernment and crosssector collaboration on transition planning, regional investment and labourmarket policy. Ensuring high standards of policy quality, data integrity and evaluation practice across the Authority. Leading a highperforming, inclusive and innovative team culture focused on integrity, collaboration and results. Our Ideal Candidate The Secretaries Charter of Leadership Behaviours (DRIVE) sets the behaviours expected of secure public sector leaders. An ideal candidate will demonstrate: A record of achievement in leading complex policy, economic or data functions, preferably related to energy transition, regional development, industry transformation or labour markets. Deep experience in delivering policy advice at the executive level, including to Ministers, Boards or Cabinet processes. Proven ability to build enterprise data and analysis capabilities, ensuring data governance, modelling integrity and effective communication of insights. Highly developed leadership, stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence outcomes across governments, industry and communities. Integrity, resilience and a valuesdriven approach aligned with APS leadership expectations and the Secretaries Charter of Leadership Behaviours. Integrity and Work Health and Safety SES leaders must exercise appropriate powers and responsibilities under the Public Service Act 1999, the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013, and the Work Health and Safety Act 2011. They must uphold APS values, employment principles and code of conduct, disclose conflicts of interest, and act in a manner consistent with WHS officer obligations. Identified Position The role has limited contact with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, but requires capacity to develop cultural competency, including understanding issues, communicating sensitively, and committing to continued development. Flexible Work PM&C supports flexible work arrangements that meet operational requirements and individual circumstances. Requests are considered regardless of classification level or caring responsibilities and may include parttime, remote, or variable schedules. Eligibility Australian citizenship required at closing date unless otherwise agreed in writing. Successful applicants must obtain and maintain baseline security clearance and undergo preemployment screening, including criminal history checks. Standard sixmonth probation applies for APS newcomers or those without a completed probation elsewhere. Security Clearance Required Baseline Vetting (Protected). How to Apply Submit an online application through the Apply link by 11:30pm AEDT on Sunday, 18-Jan-2026. Seniority Level Executive Employment Type Fulltime Job Function Management and Manufacturing Government Administration. #J-18808-Ljbffr