Head of Climate Solutions - Sydney / Melbourne

environmentjobs.com; Sydney; Hybride; AUD 165 000 - 185 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Australia Climate Impact Initiative (ACII) invites a senior leader to establish and drive the new Climate Solutions function from Sydney or Melbourne, with hybrid WFH options. The role focuses on strategy, donor engagement, and building a high-impact funding pipeline in climate philanthropy.

You will curate opportunities, translate science into funder briefs, and build an expert Advisory Group while embedding First Nations leadership in Australia’s climate philanthropy.

Qualifications

• Substantive senior experience in climate/environment sector (10-15 years)
• Deep knowledge of Australian climate and biodiversity policy and advocacy
• Strong analytical, research, and impact measurement skills
• Ability to write inspiring, accessible narratives for donor audiences
• High commitment to First Nations rights and leadership

Responsabilités

• Strategic portfolio curation across climate, energy transition, nature, adaptation, and First Nations leadership
• Translate climate science and policy into clear donor briefs and tailored portfolios
• Establish an expert Advisory Group, conduct rigorous due diligence, integrate First Nations leadership
• Partner with Climate Lead Global Strategies to adapt due diligence methodologies to Australia and contribute local opportunities

Description du poste

Head of Climate Solutions - Sydney / Melbourne

Career-defining leadership role - Build a new function

Flexible location – Sydney or Melbourne (Hybrid WFH options)

$165K - $185K + super - FT or 0.8 considered

The Organisation
Australia Climate Impact Initiative (ACII) is an ambitious, newly established philanthropic initiative dedicated to accelerating high-impact climate and environmental giving across Australia. Incubated by the Australian Environmental Grantmakers Network (AEGN) and partnered with global leader Climate Lead, ACII provides intelligence, connections, and guidance to major philanthropists, free of charge, to unlock environmental giving at scale.

The Role
Reporting to the Founding Executive Director, the Head of Climate Solutions will set the strategic vision for and build a new Climate Solutions function.

• Strategic Portfolio Curation: Act as an impartial expert broker to curate high-impact funding opportunities across climate, energy transition, nature, adaptation, and First Nations leadership.
• Translating Science into Action: Translate complex climate science and policy into clear, compelling funder briefs and tailored portfolios for non-expert philanthropists.
• Due Diligence & Sector Engagement: Establish an expert Advisory Group, conduct rigorous due diligence, and integrate First Nations self-determination and land stewardship as a foundational dimension of Australian climate philanthropy.
• Global Alignment: Partner with Climate Lead’s Global Climate Strategies team to adapt global due diligence methodologies to the Australian context while contributing local opportunities to the global pipeline.

The Candidate
You bring substantive senior experience in the climate and environment sector (typically 10-15 years) alongside deep knowledge of the Australian climate and biodiversity policy and advocacy landscape. You possess strong analytical, research, and impact measurement skills, paired with an exceptional capability to write inspiring, accessible narratives for donor audiences.

You demonstrate high cultural competency and a strong commitment to First Nations rights and leadership. Characterised by an entrepreneurial start-up mindset, sound ethics, and a collaborative approach, you thrive in evolving environments and excel at working across diverse theories of change.

The Offer
This is a unique opportunity to shape the strategy and future of climate philanthropy in Australia at a critical inflection point. The position is offered on a full-time basis (with flexibility for 0.8) based in either Sydney or Melbourne, featuring flexible hybrid work arrangements. The salary on offer ranges from $165K - $185K + superannuation, in line with experience.

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