Communications Campaigner – Energy Transformation – Remote / Sydney / Melbourne

• Employment Type:12 month, full-time contract
• Location: Remote · Australia (Sydney, Melbourne, and other Australian based remote/hybrid working locations negotiable)
• Salary: $95,000 – $110,000 (AUD); Other benefits listed below

About The Australian Energy Transformation Program

The Australian electricity sector is in a time of massive change as it transitions to 100% renewable generation. Australia has all the resources we need to be a renewable energy powerhouse. Yet, electricity generation from coal power still makes the single greatest contribution to our country’s overall domestic emissions.

Our goal is to harness the power of our globally-significant renewable resources to drive the transition beyond fossil fuels – and ensure it happens at the pace and scale required to solve the climate crisis.

We aim to ensure that this shift is fast and fair, with benefits flowing to those most affected by the transformation.

The Australian Energy Transformation Team brings our resources – including strategy & analysis; coordination & convening; media and communications; and strategic grantmaking – to support the diverse network of organisations working to transform and decarbonise Australia’s energy system.

About The Role

The role supports and coordinates a broad array of allies and partners to communicate the benefits of the energy transition at scale.

By drawing on cutting edge research, and making use of digital and traditional media channels, the role develops and implements a communications campaign strategy to build widespread, sustainable support for the energy transition.

We support networks of organisations to work together to achieve outcomes that would not be possible by individual organisations acting alone. We expect all roles at Sunrise to actively support the capacity building of these networks and partner organisations.

About You

You’re a creative thinker with an unstoppable hunger for climate justice, with a track record of identifying, guiding and implementing effective change-making interventions. You know how to structure a series of campaign tactics towards a shared goal that results in real-world outcomes. You are passionate about working within a team to transform Australia to a global leader in clean energy and climate solutions.

You’re well-organised, highly autonomous, and a creative problem-solver. You’re in your element in a fast-moving media and communications landscape, and on top of the latest platforms, research and digital tactics.

You’re a relationship builder, navigating between stakeholders with divergent interests to find alignment, and chart a path through complexity. You’re able to find the language to distil a simple, resonant message from a complex issue. You’ll understand the Australian social and traditional media landscape, and know who we need to reach and how to reach them.

You care deeply about social justice, while understanding the value of building effective working relationships with people from all walks of life and points of view.

Key Responsibilities

• Recommends and supports the delivery of effective communications strategies, campaigns, tactics and interventions to colleagues and partners that deliver on program objectives;
• Identifies and supports rapid-response interventions in reactive or pivotal campaign moments;
• Facilitates collaboration between program partners to implement effective campaign strategies; and provide ongoing coaching support to develop their impact and effectiveness;
• Conducts or commissions relevant research, analysis and horizon scanning to inform campaigns;
• Manages key partner relationships and develop grant proposals, memos, objectives, strategy development and accountability systems ensuring high-impact strategies are set and delivered;
• Aligns own work and OKRs with Sunrise’s mission and values.

Skills, knowledge and experience

• Significant experience developing and/or implementing digital campaign strategies in line with overall campaign and communications goals.
• Media relations experience including pitching and landing top-tier media or experience managing people leading this work.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate and strengthen communications and digital work across internal and external parties.
• Strong writing and editing skills, with an ability to understand and analyse complex policy issues and communicate them clearly and compellingly to targeted audiences.
• Experience with big picture communications strategy and storytelling.
• A passion for taking action on climate change and a deep commitment to justice, equity, diversity and inclusion.

Job requirements

• You must have full working rights for Australia. The Sunrise Project is unable to sponsor applicants for employment visas.
• Employment background checks may be required.
• Attend local in person partner actions.
• Intermittent travel domestically, rurally and internationally with advanced notice may be required.
• Flexibility to adjust work hours to accommodate multiple time zones

How Sunrise supports its staff

The Sunrise Project. is committed to creating a workplace that supports our staff to do their best work and develop professionally. We have the following in place to help us achieve that, noting pro rata will apply for part time staff:

• Superannuation 12.5%
• Birthday leave (if it’s your birthday, you get a day off)
• Solidarity and community leave 1 week p.a
• Cultural leave (floating & additional public holidays)
• Gifted leave (over Christmas and New Year)
• Paid Parental Leave that is gender-neutral & inclusive of all types of families, incl. Parental Return To Work & Keeping In Touch Program
• Life Leave (up to 40 days p.a. for significant personal reasons)
• Flexible Working Policy
• Employee Assistance Program
• VIDA – An AI tool to support your health and wellbeing.
• A range of generous Allowances:
• Workspace Benefits incl: Macbook & accessories, initial $2,000 for home workspace and IT equipment + $800 every 2 years + up to $75/mth phone/data/internet.
• Shared office support
• Higher Duties
• Regular all-org and team meetings & retreats
• Learning & Development Program incl. a professional development budget for you
• Coaching & manager support with regular 1:1 meetings
• Annual performance & development reviews with 360 feedback
• A co-developed work plan to ensure clarity on your role & key responsibilities
• We provide our staff with a voice on issues that concern them via consultation, eg JEDI caucuses, working groups, slack channels, surveys and meetings.

How to apply for this job

We recognise that racism, sexism, ableism, homophobia, classism and other forms of discrimination creates structural barriers that impact opportunities to formal education and experience. When assessing candidates we look at more than the jobs you’ve been paid to do but the range of ways you’ve picked up skills and knowledge throughout your life. This is why we assess candidates on how well they respond to application questions and don’t require a cover letter. You’ll be taken to Be Applied to complete your application.