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Stepping Into Internship Program - Position Description The Australian Network on Disability’s Stepping Into program is a paid internship scheme that matches talented university students with disability with roles in leading Australian businesses. Position Title Department of the Environment and Energy, Federal - Policy Development and Advice Intern Location Canberra Position Duration Minimum of 152 hours or 4 weeks full time Commencing Dec 2019 – Feb 2020 Position Overview Role of the Workplace The industrial sectors are responsible for almost two thirds of Australia’s greenhouse gas emissions. One of the main policy instruments for managing these emissions is the Safeguard Mechanism which regulatory limits on Australia’s largest emitters. It covers Australia’s 150 largest businesses in the manufacturing, mining, oil and gas, transport and electricity sectors (e.g. BHP, Rio Tinto, Chevron, and Shell). The Safeguard and Industrial Policy section has responsibility for developing and managing Safeguard Mechanism policy and climate policy for the industrial sector more generally. Our section is part of the Industrial and Air Quality Branch in the Climate Change Division. The Branch works to reduce carbon emissions from a range of sectors of the economy – including industry and transport – and improve Australia’s air quality. Level 3, 80 Clarence Street, Sydney NSW 2000 (02) 8270 9200 www.and.org.au
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Stepping Into Internship Program - Position DescriptionThe Australian Network on Disability’s Stepping Into program is a paid internship scheme that matches talented university students with disability with roles in leading Australian businesses.
Position Title
Department of the Environment and Energy, Federal - Policy Development and Advice Intern
Location
Canberra
Position Duration
Minimum of 152 hours or 4 weeks full time
Commencing Dec 2019 – Feb 2020
Position Overview
Role of the Workplace
The industrial sectors are responsible for almost two thirds of Australia’s greenhouse gas emissions. One of the main policy instruments for managing these emissions is the Safeguard Mechanism which regulatory limits on Australia’s largest emitters. It covers Australia’s 150 largest businesses in the manufacturing, mining, oil and gas, transport and electricity sectors (e.g. BHP, Rio Tinto, Chevron, and Shell).
The Safeguard and Industrial Policy section has responsibility for developing and managing Safeguard Mechanism policy and climate policy for the industrial sector more generally. Our section is part of the Industrial and Air Quality Branch in the Climate Change Division. The Branch works to reduce carbon emissions from a range of sectors of the economy – including industry and transport – and improve Australia’s air quality.
Major Tasks
Depending on the skills and interests of the intern, there are two major tasks the intern will assist with:
Develop explanatory material for amendments to the Safeguard Rule OR
Develop a ‘production variable’ and default emissions intensity package for an economic activity
Level 3, 80 Clarence Street, Sydney NSW 2000 (02) 8270 9200 www.and.org.au
Major Project for Placement
Assist with developing explanatory material for planned amendments to the Safeguard Rule. The proposed amendments will require explanatory material for public consultation sessions, briefing the Minister and for making the Rule change. The task will involve close collaboration with the General Counsel Branch, outposted Australian Government Solicitor counsel and the Clean Energy Regulator. This project would suit a legal student or a student studying Government or public policy.
Developing a ‘production variable’ and default emissions intensity package will involve:
1. Industry technical analysis – analysing production and processing in the industrial sector.
2. Policy analysis and development – using industry technical analysis to develop policy
3. Stakeholder consultation with Australia’s biggest companies (e.g. BHP, Rio Tinto, Chevron, Origin etc) – testing technical and policy analysis with industry.
This would suit a student with technical and quantitative analytical skills. It would involve working with data in Microsoft Excel.
Context of Project/Tasks
In early 2019 we made legislative amendments to improve the Safeguard Mechanism’s operations. We are now setting emissions intensity benchmarks for the entire industrial sector. These technical details need to be included in the Safeguard Rule through future legislative changes.
Activities you may be involved in:
Reports (internal/external)
Consult with external clients
Conduct research, provide a written report
Participate in the development of a policy document
Provide input into policy formulation
Participate in project planning
Participate in project implementation
Ideal Degree/Discipline
Engineering/accounting/mathematics/industrial chemistry OR law/Government/public policy
Eligibility Requirements
Second last or final year of a relevant undergraduate or postgraduate degree
Australian citizens only
Identify as having disability
Candidates may be required to undergo a background check security clearance
Apply Here
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Contact the AND Programs Team at [email protected] or 1300 363 645 for further information.
Please be aware that all Stepping Into internships are paid placements. The employing organisation will pay the intern’s pro rata salary for the internship period (including superannuation) at a rate commensurate with the duties performed and abiding by Fair Work standards.
