Job description
Reports to: Senior Campaigner
Location: Hunter / Central Coast / Sydney preferred (or willingness to travel extensively)
Employment: Permanent Full-time, negotiable.
Job sharing considered.
Salary: $100K FTE + Super (depending on experience)
About Solar Citizens
Who we are:
Solar Citizens is Australia's people-powered clean energy advocacy organisation, mobilising a national movement of 200,000+ Australians to champion rooftop solar, battery storage and clean transport, shifting power from fossil fuels controlled by a few to clean energy owned by the many.
Our impact in Australia
Australia is the world leader in rooftop solar with 4.2 million homes and businesses generating their own energy.
Solar Citizens helped shape the political conditions that made it happen.
Our campaigns have resulted in $12.3 billion in clean energy investment secured since ****.
About the role
You want to listen deeply to understand what drives and concerns the local communities that will shape Australia's energy future.
You believe the people most affected by the energy transition should have a real voice in it.
Whether working with renters, business owners, sparkies or local leaders, you bring people together to build local power, influence decision-makers and ensure communities benefit from cleaner, cheaper and more secure energy.
The Senior Organiser leads Solar Citizens' place-based organising in strategically important communities.
You will translate national campaign priorities into locally owned campaigns that strengthen community leadership, influence energy policy and build lasting grassroots power.
Key responsibilities
Lead place-based campaigns:
Develop and deliver place-based organising strategies in priority electorates and regions on the Central Coast and in the Hunter focused on delivering benefits of solar for renters and other rooftop solar and battery clean energy solutions to vulnerable community members.
Support initiatives for safe work in the industry and workforce participation for young people and women to become electricians
Build local leadership:
Listen to and work with community, including identifying community leaders and cultivating active volunteers
Provide local community the tools to be active in securing the benefits from clean energy




Build a diverse network of Energy Security Champions, including renters, tradies, veterans, farmers, small businesses, community leaders and local families
Create pathways for supporters to take increasing leadership within campaigns
Community organising:
Organise accessible events, community conversations, and workshops
Build relationships with local organisations, councils, neighbourhood groups, unions and community networks
Recruit and support community spokespeople for media and political advocacy
Ensure campaigns reflect local priorities and lived experience
Political organising:
Build constructive relationships with MPs, candidates, councillors and local decision-makers
Coordinate community delegations, electorate meetings and lobby days
Support local communities to advocate directly for policy change
Gather political intelligence and community feedback to strengthen campaign strategy
Partnerships:
Develop partnerships with trusted local organisations
Coordinate cooperative campaign activities
Identify opportunities to broaden Solar Citizens' reach into new communities and constituencies
Represent Solar Citizens within local coalitions and networks
Campaign delivery
Deliver regional campaign plans on time and within budget
Work closely with campaign and communications staff to integrate organising into national campaigns
Contribute local stories, case studies and campaign content
Monitor campaign outcomes and evaluate impact
Success in this role looks like
Strong volunteer leadership teams established in priority regions
Diverse local constituencies actively advocating for consumer energy resources
Trusted relationships with community organisations and local leaders
Successful regional campaign events and public actions
Increased supporter growth and political engagement in target electorates
Strong local media and community visibility




Measurable contribution to national campaign wins
Skills and experience
Essential:
Significant experience in community organising, union organising or political campaigning
Demonstrated experience building long-term community relationships
Experience working across regional or local communities
Strong facilitation, coaching and leadership skills
Excellent project management and organisational skills
Ability to engage confidently with politicians, media and community leaders
Excellent communication skills
Ability to work independently in a geographically dispersed organisation
Desirable:
Experience working on climate, energy, housing or social justice campaigns
Knowledge of Australian politics and advocacy
Experience working with volunteers
Experience building coalitions and partnerships
Personal attributes
You are:
A relationship builder who enjoys working in communities
Comfortable working across diverse political viewpoints
Curious about local issues and community dynamics
Practical, organised and outcome focused
Able to build trust quickly
Self-directed and resilient
Passionate about empowering local people to lead change
What We Offer
Flexible, hybrid working arrangements
Competitive salary based on experience
A collaborative, supportive culture that values clarity, integrity and courage
Quarterly face-to-face planning retreats bringing our team together
Our culture is grounded in:
Radical candour– honest, constructive and caring communication
Growth mindset– continuous learning and improvement
Shared wins– we succeed as a team
Purposeful play– serious about impact, human about the work
How to Apply
Please click"Apply Now"and submit the following:
A short cover letter (max 2 pages) outlining your interest and relevant experience
A current CV (max 3 pages)
Contact details for two referees
For enquiries, contactSaada Khalil, Operations Director, ****** using the subject line:Senior Organiser - Regional Campaigns - Hunter / Central Coast / Sydney enquiry via EthicalJobs.
Solar Citizens is committed to equity and inclusion and encourages applications from people of diverse backgrounds and experiences.
Applications will be assessed on a rolling basis.

📌 Senior Organiser - Regional Campaigns - Hunter / Central Coast / Sydney (New South Wales)
🏢 Solar Citizens
📍 New South Wales