Job description
* Basis: Casual.
* Timing: As soon as possible (see details below), until the end of 2026.
* Hours: Averaging approximately 2 days per week for 43 weeks, but variable depending on project requirements and funding.
* Classification: Social and Community Services Award, Level 4
* Remuneration: As specified in the Award, currently $55.73 per hour plus superannuation.
* Location: Prefer Southern Tasmania, working from home with occasional in-person engagements.
* Responsible to: Youth Climate Leadership Program Supervisor and Governance Committee
About the Program
The Tasmanian Youth Climate Leadership Program aims to empower and ignite passion in young people to tackle climate change action in their schools and communities.
We aspire for the Program to be run by young people, for young people, and so encourage young people to apply for the position.
The 2026 Program will be run through Sustainable Living Tasmania (SLT) and is supported by the Tasmanian Government through Renewables, Climate and Future Industries Tasmania (ReCFIT) and the Tasmanian Community Fund (TCF). It centres on supporting students from primary schools, high schools, and colleges to learn about climate change, be inspired to take action, and be supported to plan climate-related practical projects to implement at their schools. The Program connects student teams with expert mentors, who support the students to implement their projects.
The Youth Climate Leadership Program Coordinator is mentored and supported by an experienced Program Supervisor. A Governance Committee, consisting of experienced representatives from SLT and the Department of Education, oversees the Program and provides direction and support to the coordinator.
About the role
With broad direction from the Governance Committee and support from the Program Supervisor, the Program Coordinator will:
* Promote the program to prospective schools, teachers, students, and mentors.
* Liaise with mentors, teachers and students, and support youth sustainability programs. This could include:
* Offering project grants (Bike as transport, Biodiversity, Waste Audit, Fix Fast Fashion), interactive workshops and webinars on climate advocacy, leadership and action
* Liaising with teachers to ensure projects link effectively with subject curriculum
* Supporting on-going 2025 projects, where appropriate
* Liaising with mentors
* Collaborating with schools, local council, environmental groups and youth groups
* Co-hosting climate action projects with established community programs
* Facilitating climate leadership training and skills-based programs(e.g. sustainable gardening, eco-entrepreneurship)
* Creating engaging social media campaigns (Instagram, Facebook, YouTube)
* Sharing success stories, student spotlights and event recaps on the SLT Program website
* Encouraging peer-to-peer promotion through student leaders’ networks
* Reporting to Governance Committee
* Plan and track expenditure to ensure it is allocated appropriately and remains within budget (requesting the Governance Committee change the budget if necessary).
* Monitor and evaluate the Program.
* Write reports about the Program to ReCFIT and TCF.
The Program Coordinator will attend Governance Committee meetings to report progress, discuss challenges, take advice, and request support from the Committee.
Timing
While this is a casual position, it may be extended beyond 2026. Conditions for extension will be discussed with the successful candidate within the first year of employment and will depend upon Program funding and the employee’s performance. The successful candidate must be available to start in early March 2026.
Selection criteria
SLT values integrity. We strive to 'walk the talk', embodying the principles that we seek to nurture in Tasmanian communities. This includes taking personal responsibility for our environmental impact; using resources efficiently; sharing with others; being open and honest; valuing people; and actively creating a happy, healthy, sustainable workplace and team culture. When recruiting a new staff member we seek someone who shares our values and commitment, and will complement our existing team. Below are additional criteria that are specific to this role:
Essential:
* Demonstrated knowledge of, and commitment to, sustainability and climate action;
* Excellent communication skills – written, oral and (especially) interpersonal;
* Excellent organisational and time management skills, ability to prioritise workload and manage competing demands;
* Experience managing people and organising events
* Has, or is eligible for, Working with Vulnerable People Registration, has current Driver’s Licence and is able to work from home.
Desirable:
* Experience working with young people, especially on climate or environmental issues
* Familiarity with Tasmanian curriculum
* Competence with IT/social media and Google Drive/spreadsheets etc.
How to apply
Please submit your application via the \"Apply Now\" button with cover letter and curriculum vitae (CV) as attachments to Nel Smit by the advertised closing date.
Attachments must be in PDF or Word format.
The cover letter should:
* Explain your personal reasons for applying for the position.
* Address the selection criteria.
* Nominate your availability to start and your preferred location.
* Be no more than 2 pages.
The CV should:
* Include your past employment/volunteer history and brief educational history.
* Include your full name and contact details.
* Include two referees with their full name, contact details and the nature of your relationship with them.
* Be no more than 2 pages.
A position description is attached.