About Us

Driven by the imperative of climate justice, The Sunrise Project is a global network of changemakers working to drive the transition from fossil fuels to clean energy. We support hundreds of partners, move millions in funding to grassroots movements, and coordinate bold campaigns that shift the public narrative, shift finance, and challenge the social licence of fossil fuel companies.

About The Roles

Australia is one of the top three global exporters of LNG. The gas industry is responsible for 10% of Australia’s domestic emissions, and emissions from burning the gas Australia exports are greater still. The Sunrise Project’s Australian Gas program aims to prevent the expansion of LNG exports in order to reduce global emissions in line with the Paris Agreement.

We’re hiring two Senior Strategists with focuses on the Northern Territory (NT) and Western Australia (WA), with an emphasis on preventing major gas expansion in order to reduce global emissions and protect the environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and implementation of campaign strategies to prevent gas expansion, especially in WA and/or NT;
• Identify and support impactful policy, financial, or narrative interventions;
• Build strong, trusting relationships with movement partners and allies, and provide strategic campaign advice and support to help run and scale high impact campaigns;
• Convene and support networks and allies working to shift power and prevent gas expansion;
• Work with organisations to design and evaluate grant proposals;
• Contribute to narrative strategy, media responses, and campaign communications;
• Integrate justice, equity, diversity and inclusion into strategy, planning and team culture;
• Contribute to the overall work and culture of the Australian Gas team.

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

• Demonstrated experience in campaigning, advocacy or organising that has achieved real-world change
• Strong strategy development skills, including power analysis and planning
• Experience collaborating with others in complex environments
• Excellent facilitation, interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong political judgement and problem-solving skills
• Commitment to climate action and social justice
• Desirable: Experience working in climate, fossil fuels, or with impacted communities
• Desirable: Familiarity with the WA or NT political, legal, or social context.

Job requirements

• You must have full working rights for Australia. The Sunrise Project is unable to sponsor applicants for employment visas.
• Intermittent travel domestically, rurally and internationally with advanced notice may be required.

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 and/or temporarily appointed staff:

• Remote in Australia or option for hybrid working in Sydney, Melbourne, or Newcastle
• Superannuation 12.5% & Salary Sacrifice for Superannuation
• Sunrise Time Off:
  • Additional Annual Leave 5 days p.a.
  • Long Service Leave available after 5 years of service
  • Birthday Leave 1 day p.a.
  • Solidarity and Community Leave 1 week p.a
  • Cultural Leave 4 days p.a (+ floating public holidays)
  • Gifted Leave (over Christmas and New Year)
  • Paid Parental Leave of 7.5 mths (inclusive of GPPL) - gender-neutral & inclusive of all family types, 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 you working safely remotely
• Generous allowances for:
  • 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
• 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, e.g. JEDI caucuses, working groups, slack channels, surveys and meetings.