• Location: Brisbane
• Permanent Part Time, 12 month Contract
• Hours: 4 Days, 30.4 Hours per week
• Salary: $90,000 to $100,000 plus 10% Superannuation (pro-rata)

About The Next Economy

The Next Economy is a not-for-profit organisation supporting communities to create a better world.

Communities and organisations all over the country are feeling the burden of economic change, often bearing the brunt of policies that don't appreciate the true value of regional economies. Change is inevitable, and with that comes great anxiety. But it also comes with great opportunities.

We work alongside communities, industries and governments to harness those opportunities that will work for people and the planet on which we all depend.

In an atmosphere that is often politically and emotionally charged, we endeavour to create spaces for people to come together, reflect, and develop practical and positive economic solutions that fit with the particular circumstances of each community.

Our vision: is a world where communities thrive in a zero emissions economy while ensuring the wellbeing of people and the planet.

Our mission: is to work across all economic sectors to accelerate the transition to a climate-safe, socially just and regenerative economy.

Purpose of the Role

You will be responsible for leading our work to transform the energy sector so that the way it operates is climate safe, regenerative and socially just.

This includes:

• Supporting regional communities to develop plans and strategies to manage the transition to a zero-emissions and socially just energy system
• Working with decision makers across government and industry to develop appropriate policies and programs to transform the energy sector
• Building a network of progressive thinkers and practitioners and work with them to develop ambitious plans and strategies to transform the sector
• Sharing what we learn across social and mainstream media platforms to inspire the public to take meaningful action
• Building the capacity of other civil society actors (eg: environment, union, social service and community groups) to engage productively with communities to facilitate positive change

Key relationships: Internal: CEO, Operations Director, Staff & Contractors External: Clients, Key Partners.

Hours of Work

• A minimum 7.6 hour working day Monday to Friday between the hours of 08.00am - 5:00pm, 4 days/week
• As directed outside the above hours to ensure completion of duties identified within this Position Description

Essential Skills and Experience

Skills

• Demonstrated leadership abilities
• Project Management Skills: Design and deliver projects, manage teams and budgets, monitor progress and report outcomes
• Community Engagement Skills: Ability to facilitate both small and large groups of people, both in-person and using online tools
• Research: Ability to gather and analyse primary data (qualitative and quantitative), as well as stay informed of latest research findings relevant to the sector
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, including the ability to engage positively with both social and mainstream media, compile reports and articles
• Detailed technical knowledge of the energy sector
• Ability to fundraise to support project activities and program budget
• Ambitious vision for transformation of the sector

Experience & Knowledge

• 5+ years working in a similar role, including management experience
• Deep knowledge of climate change and the energy sector
• Understanding of how the economy needs to change to enable people to live well within planetary boundaries and the range of economic solutions that can contribute to that happening
• An understanding of the social, political, environmental, and economic justice environment within which TNE operates
• Able to work effectively with government to achieve positive and lasting change, including 5+ years’ experience developing policies and managing government relations
• 5+ years’ experience in facilitating community development/engagement/organising processes
• Previous success in fundraising to support similar programs
• Strong networks across the energy and climate sector
• Experience managing a small organisation, business or team
• Experience supporting groups through periods of significant change
• Ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders, including with people who may hold very different values and world views.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Relevant Masters /PhD in a field related to The Next Economy
• Minimum of 5+ years’ experience working as a manager or equivalent
• Previous experience in a NFP Organisation / Social Enterprise
• Knowledge and experience working in another sector of interest to TNE (eg: land-use, transport, housing, waste, manufacturing)

Attitudes and Behaviours Crucial for this Role

• Solutions-focussed approach
• Whole of Systems approach
• Embraces diversity and able to work with people from a range of different backgrounds
• Attention to detail & accuracy
• Requires minimal supervision
• Shows initiative, creativity, and innovation
• Maintains a positive attitude
• A strong commitment to and enthusiasm for the purpose of TNE and its role in transforming the economy
• Understand and comply with TNE values / vision & objectives
• Sensitive to professional and personal confidentialities

Key Responsibility Areas

The Energy Program Director will be responsible for working with other TNE staff to:

• Co-design policies and strategies to assist leaders from across government, industry, unions, the environment sector, social service organisations and other key organisations to manage the transition to a zero emissions economy
• Facilitate community activities, including facilitation of forums, workshops and presentations
• Undertake relevant research
• Develop evidence-based reports on key elements of the transition to zero emissions future
• Deliver public presentations and engage with both mainstream and social media
• Recruit and work with presenters to develop presentations and training materials and other collateral related to the energy sector
• Support the smooth functioning of The Next Economy, including the development of funding proposals, managing program finances and meeting reporting and other compliance requirements

To successfully fulfil their job requirements, the successful candidate will be sometimes required to travel within Australia and work outside normal work hours.

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates.

• To be considered for this position, applicants should have current working rights for Australia.
• Only Shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview
• We respectfully request that recruitment agencies do not submit applications for this position