About us
The Clean Energy Council is the peak body for the clean energy industry in Australia, and we are committed to accelerating the transformation of Australia’s energy system to one that is smarter and cleaner. We thrive under our values of Integrity, Collaboration, Leadership, People Focused and Service Excellence and bring passion in the way we work every day.
About the role
The Women in Renewables Program Officer position is a paid internship, ideal for a student wanting to work in the renewable energy sector on a part-time basis, whilst having the flexibility to continue their studies.
You will be responsible for supporting the 2026/27 WiR Scholarship program which enables women in the renewable energy sector to apply for a scholarship for professional leadership development. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to work across some wider organisational initiatives and projects as needed.
Key responsibilities for this role include:
This is a part-time, temporary position working 15.2 hours per fortnight for approximately four (4) months. Salary for this role is $60K to $65K plus super, pro-rata.
About you
We’re looking for someone who is currently studying (undergraduate or masters) and has a keen interest in pursuing a career in the renewable energy sector. You will be a strong communicator, who:
All successful candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening that may include reference checks, qualification checks, background / police checks and Australian working entitlement checks.
Why join CEC?
As an industry leader, you’ll join the movement and contribute to a better future. In return, CEC will support you by:
Interested?
To apply for this role, please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your experience relating to this role.
Applications closing 5pm, Friday 26 June 2026. Please note that applicants may be contacted before the closing date.
At Clean Energy Council, we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and accessible workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and supported. We recognise the strength that comes from different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, and we actively promote equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment.
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and people of all ages.
We are also committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process. If you require any adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process — whether due to disability, neurodiversity, or any other reason — please let us know. We are happy to make reasonable accommodations to ensure you can participate fully and fairly.
The Clean Energy Council respectfully acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the Traditional Custodians of the lands and waters on which we work and live. Sovereignty has never been ceded. We acknowledge Elders, past and present, and their continuing culture and connection to Country.
The Royal Children's Hospital (RCH) has been providing outstanding care for Victoria's children and their families for over 147 years.
We are the major specialist paediatric hospital in Victoria and our care extends to children from Tasmania, southern New South Wales and other states around Australia and overseas.
With a passionate, highly skilled and committed staff campus wide of over 5,000, we provide a full range of clinical services, tertiary care and health promotion and prevention programs for children and young people.
We are the designated state-wide major trauma centre for paediatrics in Victoria and a Nationally Funded Centre for cardiac and liver transplantation.
When it comes to training and research we partner with the very best. Our campus partners, the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute (MCRI) and The University of Melbourne Department of Paediatrics, along with the RCH Foundation, are on site with the hospital in Parkville. Together, we are committed to improving the health outcomes for children today and in the future.
In 2016–17, more than 85,654 children attended our Emergency Department, 322,291 specialist clinic appointments were held which was almost 70,000 more than the previous year, more than 17,000 surgeries were performed and more than 48,552 children were admitted to our wards.
