The Sunrise Project
Employment Type Full time
Location Remote ·Australia
Salary Up to $131,000 (AUD) See below for salary breakdown
Seniority Mid-level
- Closing: 11:00pm, 5th Oct 2025 AEDT
Job Description
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 robust 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
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
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
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
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
Workspace Advantages 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
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.
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