Climate Action Leadership Position

1 week ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia beBeeLeadership Full time $150,000 - $180,000
Climate Action Leader

The Climate Action Foundation seeks a strategic leader to drive the planning, delivery and growth of climate action initiatives.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement comprehensive plans for climate action week Sydney and associated programs.
  • Support the board in developing and executing the foundation's multi-year strategy.
  • Establish and maintain relationships with key stakeholders including government agencies, industry partners, funders and community organisations.
  • Manage grant applications, reporting and compliance activities across all programs.
  • Build and maintain effective operational frameworks, including financial and risk oversight.
  • Lead partnership development and philanthropic fundraising efforts.
  • Oversee program development, logistics, reporting and delivery across various initiatives.

This role requires a mission-driven individual with exceptional stakeholder engagement and communication skills. You will work directly with the board, partners, stakeholders, funders, volunteers and the broader climate ecosystem to coordinate programs, secure funding, develop partnerships and implement the foundation's long-term strategy.

Requirements
  • Proven experience in executive leadership, program management or operations roles in a mission-driven environment.
  • Exceptional stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
  • Strategic thinker with ability to manage complex projects and translate vision into action.
  • Demonstrated experience in grant management, fundraising or philanthropic engagement.
  • Knowledge of climate action, sustainability policy or innovation ecosystems preferred.
  • High-level financial, governance and risk management capabilities.
  • Strong commitment to inclusion, cultural safety and co-design approaches with First Nations communities.
  • Entrepreneurial mindset with ability to diversify income without compromising impact.
  • Politically astute with strong advocacy and public engagement capabilities.
  • Experience in team development and fostering a performance-driven, inclusive culture.

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