Program Associate

The Sunrise Project • Full-time • Remote (Australia) • A$ 93,860 - A$ 106,287 / year • 3w ago

Application Closing: 6:00pm, 18th Jun 2025 AEST
We have partnered with Kin to fill this key role. If you have any questions before applying, please contact stacey.aubry@kin.co.nz

About Us

The Sunrise Project is a network of passionate changemakers driven by a shared mission to scale social movements that can drive the urgent transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy. We believe in the power of people to solve the climate crisis, and we work alongside partners around the world to shift the systems — financial, political, and cultural — that are holding back climate action.

About the Program

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

About the Role

Working closely with the Program Director and Deputy Director, this role plays a key role in supporting the people on the Australian Energy Transformation team to do their best work.

The role functions as a ‘chief wrangler’ – with a focus on team planning and coordination, scaffolding complex projects with overlapping timelines, managing workflows and ensuring deadlines are met. This role keeps all our systems in check, with meticulous planning and horizon scanning for big external and internal moments.

Key responsibilities

Aligns, coordinates and supports the Program Director and Deputy Director in the delivery of impactful work – for example, by drafting, editing and coordinating communications with key stakeholders;
Plans and administers virtual and in-person meetings and workshops;
Develops and administers systems, workflows, and processes (including budgeting, grantmaking, reporting and social media processes),
Works collaboratively with the team on research, reports and presentations, including drafting, editing, and proof-reading complex documentation for external stakeholders including boards and donors;
Ensuring the AET team plans, implements, delivers and evaluates its work effectively and collaboratively, for example by facilitating team discussions and producing short research reports,
Supports the growth of a more informed, effective, cohesive and powerful network of groups and individuals working to win climate justice for all by shifting Australia beyond fossil fuels,
May undertake discrete self-led projects to support campaign strategy, communications and networking, in accordance with strengths and interests,
Aligns programmatic work, with Sunrise’s mission, values and OKRs.

Required skills, knowledge and experience

Demonstrated experience in a similar or related role supporting executives, a senior manager, and/or teams (including unpaid, grassroots or lived experience; or other relevant transferable skills and experience)
High level competency in organisational, workflow management and project and resource management skills;
A strong track record of prioritising decisively, and juggling multiple projects in a flexible, fast-paced environment;
Advanced verbal, written, visual communication and presentation skills with experience in communicating processes, strategies, and outcomes for stakeholders with a people-centered approach
Ability to apply a strategic mindset to all interactions to help us lead the organisation with the greatest impact, supporting and simplifying our workflows by anticipating what's needed before we need it;
Experience facilitating large and small meetings, particularly in a campaigning context
Intermediate-level competence with software like Google Suite, Asana, Slack, Zoom – with ability to learn new tools quickly, and experience supporting teams on their application;
A passion for taking action on climate change and a deep commitment to justice, equity, diversity and inclusion.

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:

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