Join the 350.org Australia team

350 Australia is growing a grassroots movement to end fossil fuels and create community-led solutions to the climate crisis.

Our vision is for a fairer world where communities can thrive and we are all safe from the impacts of climate change. We believe transformative change is won by social movements led by those with the most at stake. If we grow a grassroots movement with more power than fossil fuel corporations, we will win campaigns that create a fairer and safer world.

350.org Australia is a supportive, small team with benefits including professional development and training, an Employee Assistance Program, the ability to work flexibly and from home, and cultural leave provided to employees.

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Chief Executive Officer

350 Australia is recruiting a new Chief Executive Officer to lead our grassroots movement through its next phase of growth.

Salary: $124,844 – $129,764, plus super and leave loading (SCHADS level 8)
Status: Full-time ongoing
Location: Melbourne, Sydney or Brisbane. Other locations may be considered for exceptional candidates
Reports to: The 350 Australia board of directors
Direct reports: Campaign Directors x 2, Development and Operations Director, Digital Director

Download the full position description for selection criteria: 350 Australia CEO PD

How to apply: 

To apply for this role, please submit to chair@350.org.au by 5pm Sunday September 29th:

• A CV/resume of no more than four pages
• A cover letter addressing the skills and experience listed above, as well as brief answers to the following questions:
  • What does climate justice mean to you?
  • What do you think are the biggest opportunities and threats on the horizon for the climate justice movement in Australia in the next five years?
  • Can you describe a time you’ve created psychological and/or cultural safety in a team?

Applications that do not address the listed skills and experience or answer these questions will not be considered.

For a confidential conversation regarding this position, please contact Neha Madhok, Co-Chair of the board: chair@350.org.au

 

Board Directors (voluntary) – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Identified Roles

350 Australia is seeking a number of new Board Directors to support our grassroots movement to grow and continue to deliver powerful climate justice campaigns. These are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Identified roles. These are volunteer roles, with a sitting fee available to increase accessibility of the role and support the participation of Directors.

We are committed to maintaining a strong Board, with a broad range of lived experience, to support our diverse movement and staff team.

We’re searching for individuals who:

• Are passionate about climate justice, and believe in building a grassroots movement.
• Have lived experience, networks, or professional experience to support 350 Australia’s work.
• Can attend approximately six 2-hour board meetings over Zoom throughout the year, and in addition work with the rest of the Board, CEO, and staff for a few hours a month.

Location: Anywhere in Australia

Your commitment: 2-5 hours per month

Download the full position description for selection criteria and how to apply: 2024 350 Director Position Description

Applications close 5pm Friday September 20th.

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Movement Support Team Member – Volunteer Positions

Are you committed to social and climate justice?
Want to learn more about social movements and how to create social change?
Want to build skills in grassroots campaigning, storytelling and movement building?

There’s a role on the 350 Movement Support Team for you!

Location: Melbourne. While most of the work can be done from home, we strongly recommend our volunteers to spend some time with staff and other volunteers at our Melbourne office in Brunswick to create a positive team experience.

Time commitment: Min 6-months commitment (6 hours per week)

Training & Development: We have an equal focus on MST members doing the groundwork through volunteering and your training and development.

Roles: 

Movement Building Team Volunteer (1 position)

Responsibilities include:

• Organising recruitment events and activities such as welcome webinars for people interested in getting involved
• Helping recruit, train and support new volunteers
• Scheduling calls and text campaigns to reach out to new potential volunteers
• Designing processes and systems to allow people to join 350 activities

Campaign Action Team Volunteer (1 position)

Responsibilities include:

• Help develop and roll out meaningful campaign activities in key moments;
• Help create relevant resources and trainings to support campaign activities
• Use digital tools like Action Network to set up events, webpages and tactic guides
• Organise, promote and recruit for key protests and campaign events through text campaigns, phone calls
• Review how our actions worked, gather feedback, and use that information to make future campaigns better

Capacity Building Team Volunteers (2x positions)

Responsibilities include:

• Assist with events and national calls to help our groups and volunteers connect as one national movement
• Assist in building an online community through Whatsapp, social media and other digital platforms
• Support delivery of national and state trainings + events that foster connections between groups
• Support staff with logistics get getting quotes for printing, booking venues, organising food etc

Download the full position description and selection criteria. Applications for the Movement Support Team close 18th September.