Clean Energy Campaigner

The Nature Conservation Council of NSW is the state’s peak environment organisation, representing over 190 local, state and national environment organisations in NSW. 

POSITON PURPOSE: 

 The purpose of this role is to contribute to a faster and fairer transition from coal to clean energy through research and analysis, political advocacy, public communications and building stakeholder relationships. 

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITY 

• Analyse climate and energy policy settings in NSW and work with a team of climate campaigners and organisers to develop a political engagement plan to strengthen policies; 

• Work with NCC member groups and ally organisations to broaden deliver a joint statement creating competition between the states on policy outcomes; 

• Develop a scorecard that demonstrates how NSW compares to other states on climate and energy policy; 

• Organise events to share publicly the benefits of clean energy across regional NSW; 

• Engage supporters, member groups, donors and the community through practical and meaningful campaign actions designed to make a tangible difference to campaign objectives; 
• Meet with MPs and other decision makers to advocate for stronger clean energy policies and policy reform to remove road blocks for the energy transition;  

• Embody values of creativity, boldness, and an appetite for risk-taking, and contribute to an inclusive and caring work culture; and 

• Seek out opportunities to work in solidarity and centre the voices of First Nations peoples in our campaigns. 

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA  

Talent & Capabilities 

• Research and policy capabilities; 
• An ability to design campaign strategies and tactics that get results; and 
• An ability to build and maintain strong relationships and collaborative partnerships with allies, member groups and other stakeholders. 

Skills & Experience 

• Experience in research across academia, government or private sector; 
• Experience in energy and/ or planning policy; and  
• Experience delivering public advocacy campaigns that win outcomes  

Extra Points for 

• Experience with NSW environment policy, laws, history and stakeholders;  
• Existing working relationships with a variety of MPs, staff and media in NSW Parliament; and 

• Tertiary qualifications in climate and energy or related fields  

BENEFITS 

We value our people and recognise their individual needs. Some of the many benefits of being part of our organisation are: 

• Flexible work arrangements 
• Access to long service leave accruals after five years 
• Salary sacrifice arrangements 
• Cultural leave 

FURTHER INFORMATION & EMPLOYMENT SPECIFICATIONS 

• NCC has a turnover of approximately $4 million a year;
• We operate under the federal Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award (SCHCADS) and this position is classified as Level 4 Pay Point 1 under that award; 
• After-hours and weekend work will be required;

HOW TO APPLY 

Applicants must have a legal right to work in Australia.  

Please apply online here. 

For more information, contact: 

[email protected]