Climate Resilience Scientist

• Support our community through climate resilience strategy development and implementation
• Permanent Full Time | Salary from $145,036 + 16% Super
• Enjoy a fortnightly Rostered Day Off (RDO) in support of work-life balance!
• Haymarket, Sydney location | Hybrid flexible work model

Ausgrid is on an exciting journey of transformation towards renewables, and now is the time to be part of something big! As a leader in energy distribution, we’re proud to service Sydney, the Hunter and Central Coast, delivering safe and reliable electricity to more than 1.8 million homes and businesses – that’s over 4 million Australians relying on us every day.

Our purpose is to make electricity accessible for all, and it’s our people that bring this to life. As we continue to grow, we are in search of exceptional talent to help us achieve our goals. Together, we can move towards a smarter, more sustainable future.

At Ausgrid, we are powered by diversity. Our customers come from all walks of life, and so do we! We are committed to creating a diverse, respectful, and inclusive workforce, and encourage applications from various backgrounds, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals with disability, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.

Your new role

As our Climate Resilience Scientist, you’ll play a key role in conducting climate risk assessments and providing technical support to drive resilience outcomes.

In this role, you’ll be involved in updating our climate resilience assessment, refining methods for modelling network vulnerability, and enhancing our understanding of interdependencies with other critical infrastructure.

Your responsibilities will include translating complex climate projections and scientific research into robust, data-driven models that inform strategic decision-making.

This role is part of a well-established, cross-disciplinary program, already implementing solutions to strengthen climate resilience.  

By joining Ausgrid, you’ll know that your contributions will be valued and will directly translate into practical solutions that benefit the community. 

Spark our interest!

Our hiring decisions are based not only on your experience and skills but also on your passion, attitude, and alignment with our core values. The successful candidate will have extensive experience in conducting climate risk assessments, enabling them to evaluate and manage potential impacts on infrastructure. A proven record of applying climate science and modelling expertise in an asset-intensive industry would be highly valued. This practical experience will be supported by tertiary qualifications in Climate Science, Atmospheric Science, Meteorology, or a closely related field.

While previous experience in data modelling is advantageous, we encourage candidates who are eager to learn the fundamentals on the job to apply. Exposure to programming and analytical coding (e.g., Python, R) and understanding how they can be used to process, interpret, and model large, complex datasets would be advantageous.

Furthermore, you are an exceptional communicator, capable of conveying complex scientific and technical information with clarity and authority to diverse stakeholders. You thrive in a collaborative team environment, consistently delivering project outcomes within agreed time frames and budgets. Your experience includes liaising with internal and external partners, resolving technical challenges, and contributing to the financial oversight of your projects.

Life at Ausgrid

At Ausgrid, we go beyond just a competitive salary to offer an exciting range of benefits designed to support your financial, health, and personal well-being! From salary sacrificing on electric vehicles and novated leasing, to discounted corporate health insurance and access to Fitness Passport, you’re bound to find something that empowers your life. Plus, our Fit for Life program ensures you're always feeling your best—physically and mentally.

Celebrate success every day with our Amped Recognition Program, where peers can cheer each other on. Looking to grow professionally? We’ve got you covered with study assistance, organisational training, secondments and our dynamic mentoring program.

We’re proud to offer gender-neutral family leave to support all our employees, as well as an exclusive Employee Staff Club for a little extra fun. For those supporting family members, our Aged Care Support Services offer expert guidance on aged care to ensure peace of mind. At Ausgrid, it's all about supporting you in every aspect of life!

If you require support with your application/reasonable adjustments for the interview process, please reach out to our dedicated Talent team recruitment@ausgrid.com.au.

Applications Close: 30 July 2025 Please note, our vacancy close dates may be subject to change, we will assess applications as they are received.

Applicants must have full Australian work rights to apply.

Join us in shaping a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone can thrive.