About Asians for Climate Solutions

Asians for Climate Solutions is a national charity working to make climate solutions practical, fair and accessible for Asian and multicultural communities in Australia.

We know that household energy decisions are not just technical decisions. They are shaped by culture, language, migration experience, housing type, family needs, cost-of-living pressure and trust. Many multicultural households want to reduce bills and make cleaner energy choices, but face barriers such as confusing information, rental or apartment constraints, language access, upfront costs and uncertainty about rebates.

Our work connects culture with practical climate action. We deliver community education, outreach, advocacy and partnerships so that more households can understand their options, access support and take realistic next steps towards cleaner, healthier and more affordable homes.

This role is part of a major community energy project focused on supporting multicultural households across Western Sydney and Greater Sydney.

About the role

The Community Organiser / Energy Education Coordinator will help multicultural households understand practical ways to reduce energy costs, access rebates and take realistic steps towards home electrification.

This is a people-facing role that combines community organising, outreach, education, event delivery, volunteer coordination and participant follow-up. You will work with local communities, councils, settlement services, faith-based groups, multicultural organisations and community leaders to reach households who may not usually access mainstream energy information.

You will organise and deliver community workshops, festival stalls, induction cooking demonstrations, information sessions and sign-up pathways for deeper household support. You will also coordinate interested participants into 1:1 energy advice, basic home electrification check-ups, rebate support and renter or apartment-specific advice pathways with qualified experts and relevant partners.

The role is about building trust, listening to people’s real situations, explaining options clearly, and helping communities access practical support that makes sense for their homes, budgets and lives.

This role will suit someone who enjoys being out in the community, talking to people, coordinating moving parts, and turning community interest into real action.

Key details

• Position: Community Organiser / Energy Education Coordinator
• Project period: August 2026 – April 2029
• Hours: 3 days per week / 0.6 FTE, with potential to increase to full-time.
• Salary: $49,000 per year (Full-time equivalent: $82k per year), plus superannuation
• Location focus: Western Sydney and Greater Sydney
• Some evening and weekend work will be required for community events, with time managed flexibly

About you

You are a strong relationship-builder who enjoys working with communities and helping people feel informed, respected and supported.

You do not need to be a home energy expert already, but you do need to be willing to learn quickly and explain information in simple, practical and culturally appropriate ways. You are comfortable talking with people from different backgrounds, organising events, following up with participants and keeping clear records.

We are looking for someone with:

• At least 2 years of experience in community organising, community engagement, outreach, education, settlement support, program delivery or a related field
• Strong ability to build trust with multicultural communities, local leaders and partner organisations
• Good understanding of cost-of-living pressures and the barriers faced by renters, apartment dwellers and newly arrived communities
• Interest in climate solutions, household energy, electrification, energy bills and rebates
• Strong coordination skills, including scheduling, logistics, partner communication and follow-up
• Ability to communicate complex information in plain language
• Confidence using spreadsheets, forms, trackers and basic digital tools
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain clear participant records
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities
• Experience working with volunteers, community leaders or grassroots networks

Additional Asian language skills are highly desirable. Lived experience in multicultural, migrant, refugee, diaspora or faith-based communities will also be highly valued.

Formal qualifications are not essential if you have relevant community experience and the right skills for the role.

We strongly encourage applications from people from Asian, multicultural, migrant, refugee and other underrepresented communities.

Additional benefits

• Flexible 3-day-per-week working pattern, with potential to increase to full-time
• Opportunity to work autonomously in a small, supportive and values-driven team
• Direct mentoring and support from the CEO
• Strong career development potential in a growing national climate charity
• Opportunity to learn about community organising, climate justice, household electrification, energy rebates and multicultural engagement
• Meaningful community impact across Western Sydney and Greater Sydney
• Supportive small-team environment with room to contribute ideas and help shape community-led approaches

Our current CEO began in a similar community organising role 1.5 years ago, so this role is well suited to someone who wants to grow their skills, leadership and career in the climate not-for-profit sector.

next steps

To submit your application, please click 'Apply Now' by the closing date.

We strongly encourage applications from people with lived experience in Asian, multicultural, migrant, refugee, diaspora or faith-based communities.

If you need any adjustments to complete the application process, please contact us. We are happy to support accessible and inclusive applications.

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to an interview.