Join Our Team as a Senior NatHERS Assessor – Remote Position
Are you a NatHERS Assessor with over 3 years of experience? Do you excel at
independent work, and problem-solving, and want to be part of innovative sustainability projects? If yes, we want to hear from you. Part-time (4 days) and remote-based position.
What we’re looking for:
• Experience: 3+ years as a NatHERS Assessor.
• Skills: Strong independence, problem-solving, and organizational abilities.
• Passion: Eager to work on cutting-edge, industry-leading projects.
What we offer:
• Inspiring and challenging projects: Work on a diverse range of homes across Australia, with anything from natural building methods to cutting-edge architectural designs. Collaborate closely with architects, designers, and builders to optimise homes, while being part of a team that’s setting new
standards in both optimisation and compliance.
• Innovation: Be a part of Australia’s first home energy efficiency design dashboard. We’re not just following the industry – we’re leading it. You’ll get hands-on experience with our NatHERS plugin, designed to provide quick, big-picture advice that helps clients make impactful changes. You’ll have
opportunities to contribute to the development of innovative tools, advice, and visualisations that are changing the way people design their homes.
• Flexible, remote work: Enjoy the freedom to work from anywhere while staying connected with our team through regular meetings, Slack, and occasional in-person meetups. We value flexibility and understand the importance of a work-life balance.
Your role:
• Thermal modelling of houses using HERO
• Provide strategic optimisation advice, both on bang-for-buck design & specification improvements and strategic compliance decisions.
• Work closely with clients to resolve project issues.
• Mentor other team members.
• Options to learn more about commercial building compliance, and to represent Powerhaus at industry and education events, or contribute to educational pieces including online content.
Apply if you have:
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in the field. Experience in related industries such as drafting, Passivhaus or similar will be considered.
• NatHERS accreditation, with experience using HERO and/or FirstRate5.
• Excellent organizational skills and an optimistic, problem-solving outlook.
• Strong communication skills.
Who we are
Powerhaus Engineering is Australia’s most innovative building energy-efficiency and sustainability consultancy. We work with architects, designers, and builders to optimise comfortable, energy-efficient homes that are ready for the future.
We manage NatHERS compliance and optimisation for residential buildings around Australia, as well as multiunit developments and small commercial buildings.
Powerhaus have built Australia’s first home energy efficiency design app. We’re making energy and sustainability decisions easier; and we want to help everyone live in homes that are light, healthy and zero carbon.
Join our passionate team and help us make sustainability easy.
How to apply:
If you’re ready to be part of our innovative team, please send your resume and a brief cover letter detailing your experience and why you’re excited about this role to team@powerhausengineering.com.au, or call 0401268 558 to discuss the position.
We look forward to hearing from you!