Help prevent fossil fuel exports

At The Sunrise Project, we believe in the power of people to solve the climate crisis. We’re building a bold, people-powered movement to prevent fossil fuel exports and speed up the transition to renewable energy.

We are hiring a Lead Organiser and two other Organiser roles.

We’re looking for passionate organisers to join our team — people who love connecting with communities, growing volunteer power, and driving campaigns that make real change.

Whether you’re stepping into an Organiser role or leading the charge as a Lead Organiser, you’ll be part of a supportive, collaborative team that’s committed to justice, equity and impact at scale.

All roles are critical in supporting volunteers, building grassroots power, and driving high-impact campaigns.

You can apply for any of these positions through a single application form. You will be able to indicate a preference for either or both roles in the application form. 

What You’ll Do

In all roles, you’ll be helping to scale our organising work by:

• Implementing organising strategies aligned to campaign goals in collaboration with the team

• Recruiting, training and supporting volunteer leaders and teams across multiple regions

• Coordinating and delivering regular training sessions, team meetings, and skill-building opportunities

• Building and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders including local leaders, allied organisations, and community groups

• Using digital organising tools (e.g. SupporterBase, NationBuilder) to manage volunteer data and communications

• Tracking and reporting on organising metrics and adjusting tactics based on impact

• Contributing to campaign planning and cross-team collaboration

• Integrating AI for volunteer onboarding, tailored training, and engagement monitoring

What You’ll Bring

All roles require:

• Demonstrated experience leading or supporting volunteer teams to achieve campaign goals

• Strong facilitation and training skills

• Proficiency in using organising software and CRM tools

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

• Strong AI proficiency or willingness to learn

• Commitment to justice, equity, diversity and inclusion

Detailed job descriptions are available here for the Lead organiser and here for the two Organiser roles. Salary for the Organiser positions is $93,860 - $106,287 p.a negotiable depending on experience.

Lead Organiser – Additional Responsibilities

Depending on experience (including unpaid and other experiences) and capacity to take on responsibility, the salary range is $118,716 - $131,261 p.a negotiable.

In addition to the shared responsibilities above, the Lead Organiser will:

• Lead the development of an organising strategy in line with the campaign goals and working with movement partners

• Lead a small team (2–3) of Organisers to deliver high-performing, data-driven organising programs

• Develop and oversee training programs and support materials for volunteers and organisers

• Create scalable organising systems from volunteer recruitment pipeline to leadership development programs that increase capacity

• Oversee implementation and use of digital tools (e.g. SupporterBase and NationBuilder) to manage volunteer data, events, and communications

• Lead strategic planning of organising activities across multiple campaign pillars

• Foster cross-campaign collaboration and share organising best practice across teams and with core campaign partners

• Utilize data analysis and program evaluation tools to continuously refine organising efforts, coach team members, and improve campaign impact

• Pioneer an AI strategy for the organising team to ensure effective and ethical use of AI to build people power and increase impact

Lead Organiser – Additional Skills, Knowledge & Experience

The Lead Organiser role also requires:

• Significant experience developing and implementing scalable organising strategies, ideally at a national or statewide scale, including sophisticated project management skills

• Proven success managing and coaching organisers to deliver on ambitious goals

• Strong training design and facilitation skills

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Job requirements 

• You must have full working rights for Australia.  The Sunrise Project is unable to sponsor applicants for employment visas.

• Employment background checks are required.

• Intermittent travel domestically, rurally and internationally with advanced notice may be required.

Questions? Contact kajute@sunriseproject.org

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, 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.

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to recruitment@sunriseproject.org