Program Manager – Climate

• Sydney location
• Full-time (part-time negotiable)
• 3-year fixed-term contract

Help grow the scale and impact of environmental philanthropy to tackle climate change in Australia and beyond.

The Australian Environmental Grantmakers Network (AEGN) is seeking a highly skilled and values-driven Program Manager – Climate, to work with members to catalyse critical interventions that mobilise philanthropy to ensure people and ecosystems thrive.

Working at the intersection of philanthropy and climate action, leveraging your exceptional relationship management and network-building experience, you’ll play a key role in helping AEGN members leverage their resources, influence and leadership to achieve transformational outcomes in the decade that matters.

About the role

As Program Manager – Climate you will work with members and sector partners to drive progress on the necessary transition of our society and economy to address global warming’s causes and impacts, including:

• Providing advice and support to AEGN members, helping them strengthen their strategies, confidence, and effectiveness – individually and collectively;
• Facilitating collaborations with members, NGOs and experts that catalyse funding that enables tangible, high-impact outcomes.
• Developing and delivering events, learning opportunities and convenings that build climate the capacity of climate-focused philanthropists.
• Producing thought leadership and research outputs, staying abreast of climate and environmental trends.
• Managing program delivery, including planning, budgets, partnerships and monitoring, learning and evaluation.
• Contributing to a positive, collaborative and high-performing team culture.

What we’re looking for

We’re seeking someone who is:

• Experienced (6+ years) in the climate change sector, ideally in roles with exposure to philanthropy or relevant NGOs.
• A proven relationship manager who is adept at nurturing strategic connections across diverse sectors and building the capacity of others to lead.
• Skilled at facilitation, convening and supporting collaborative groups for meaningful outcomes.
• A confident and engaging communicator, who comfortable presenting to diverse audiences and is a clear and engaging writer.
• Knowledgeable about the philanthropic and charitable landscape, with an understanding of how funders drive impact.
• Organised, strategic and proactive, able to design, manage and deliver complex programs to a high standard.
• Entrepreneurial, with a track record in building strategies and executing them in a complex, fast-moving context.
• Committed to ethical, respectful and inclusive work practices, including working alongside First Nations communities.
• Expertise in the energy transition policymaking and/or on-ground implementation, experience working with A.I. tools and social media (LinkedIn) are desirable attributes for the role.

If you are really interested in this role, but don’t quite fit the criteria, you may have relevant transferable skills and experience – please apply or contact us to discuss the role if you are in this category.

Why join us?

• Join a national, member-driven organisation committed to environmental and climate philanthropy.
• Work with a small, ambitious and supportive team driven by shared values.
• Flexible hybrid working – location Sydney office close to CBD
• Competitive salary, $125,000 – $135,000 plus superannuation, aligned with experience.
• A supportive, purpose-driven culture built on shared values of ethics, respect, collaboration and innovation.

This is a full-time fixed-term role for three years (part-time options would be considered for the right candidate). Travel and out-of-hours work will be required for events and team gatherings.

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