Work with us

Work with Us

The Carbon Market Institute (CMI) is an independent business member-based institute with a 2050 vision of a prosperous, negative emissions, nature positive world. Our focus is to:

• Build capacity and opportunities through inclusive engagement and education.
• Facilitate best practice and integrity in decarbonisation strategies, investments, carbon projects and market participants.
• Develop and support policy and regulatory frameworks aligned with UNFCCC Paris Agreement climate goals.

Working across a large range of climate policy and carbon market programs and projects, CMI contributes to market development, market integrity and research and analysis. Over 150 corporate members span the carbon market supply chain including emissions intensive industry, service and technology providers, financiers, carbon developers, transport and primary producers.

Our mission is to accelerate the use of market-based solutions and support best practice in decarbonisation to limit warming to 1.5C.

Our vision is to live in a prosperous negative emissions, nature positive world.

Our values are integrity, passion and purpose, collaboration and respect, and independence.

Read more about our strategic plan and objectives.

Our workplace

Our commitment is to a fair, safe and productive workplace where you can contribute directly to the shaping of climate and nature policy. At CMI, your efforts will have a tangible impact on addressing climate change challenges and supporting constructive outcomes.

You’ll be supported to achieve concrete outcomes via dynamic career pathways while working alongside experienced leaders. You’ll have access to flexible working arrangements and be part of a diverse team that drives innovation through inclusion.

1. Work with integrity, passion and purpose: You’ll work in a team that is motivated to help Australia achieve their net zero goals to support policies and outcomes addressing climate change – the biggest and most pressing issue of our lifetime.
2. Work with collaboration and respect: We aspire to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community we serve. Our diverse and inclusive workplace encourages different perspectives, a sense of belonging and the exchange of expertise between peers.
3. Work with integrity and independence: You’ll work in an intellectually stimulating environment using best practice which supports your own career path through learning, development and professional growth. Our flexible work options will support your work life balance and support the career goals that matter most to you.

What we offer

CMI offers the following workplace benefits:

• Flexible working arrangements with working from home days and ability to negotiate individual arrangements
• Access to Employee Assistance Program
• Career development opportunities including learning through participation, and exposure to high profile policy stakeholders and events. Time off in lieu arrangements where staff occassionally work additional hours in excess of reasonable expectations to meet major project milestones
• Additional paid leave over end of year break
• Parental Leave Policy of 12 weeks paid leave
• Small and friendly team with a flat hierarchical structure based in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane.

Diversity and Inclusion

CMI acknowledges that the diversity of our people is our greatest strength. We believe that when our people feel respected and included, they can be more innovative and successful in their role. Our commitment to equity and inclusion across race, gender, age, identify, religion and experience drives us forward every day.

For further information on CMI and to view our Indigenous Inclusion & Engagement Strategy.