Scott is an author, researcher, policy advisor and an adjunct professor at Monash University. He is a highly experienced senior executive with over 30 years’ experience in climate change, energy, water, waste and natural resource management.

He is senior advisor to the Smart Energy Council for renewable hydrogen, renewable ammonia and renewable metals. He has led the development and implementation of the Zero Carbon Certification Scheme. As Executive Director Renewable Energy for the Victorian Government, he led the delivery of renewable energy policy across Victoria.

Scott has been a member of the Energy Transition Hub – Strategic Advisory Panel at the University of Melbourne and works as a consultant to governments, businesses and community organisations. He was instrumental in the development of the NSW Electricity Strategy and Renewable Energy Zones in NSW.

Scott is a non-executive Director of the not-for-profit company Hi Neighbour helping workers transition in the Illawarra region.