• Part-time contractor

ABOUT YOUR ORGANISATION

Ballarat Renewable Energy and Net Zero Emissions Inc. (BREAZE) is a not- for-profit environmental advocacy group formed in 2006. We are a volunteer led organisation run by an enthusiastic Board of Management.

Our mission is: To protect and enhance the natural environment and increase environmental sustainability within the region by promoting and developing renewable sources of energy and significantly reducing the region’s contribution to greenhouse gas emissions.

BREAZE aspires to facilitate, encourage and educate the wider Ballarat community towards a goal of zero emissions by 2030.

BREAZE volunteers engage in advocacy, community education, fundraising and project management, for the installation and provision of renewable energy sources and improving efficiencies across local residential, commercial, industrial, agricultural and transport sectors—to move the community towards a zero emissions future.

Please see our website to learn more about us: www.breaze.org.au.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking for a part-time contractor for a 12-month position with the possibility of extension to June 2027 (on satisfactory completion of first 12 months). Hours vary, approx. 1.5 days per week.

Work from home with flexible hours. Some day-time face-to-face, weekend and evening work in the Ballarat area required.

The progam:

Ballarat Net Zero 2030 – Community Partnerships for Success (CPP) is a recently announced 3-year program, funded by the City of Ballarat to engage the community in the implementation of the City of Ballarat Net Zero Emissions Plan. BREAZE has received funding for a three-strand project, the objective of which is to serve the Ballarat Net Zero Emissions Plan and its aspirational net zero 2030 target.

The BREAZE Inc. CPP Program aims to help the community to cut carbon emissions and energy costs and raise awareness and support for the Ballarat Zero Emissions 2030 Plan.

The three project strands are:

• Ballarat ZNet Sustainability Awards Program: to engage all community sectors in the Ballarat Zero Emissions Plan
• A Home Energy Efficiency Workshop Program targeted to groups on basis of need
• A Home Electrification Program to assist residents to get off gas

This position will work under the direction of BREAZE’s City Partnership Program (CPP) Steering Committee and report to the BREAZE Inc. Board. Direct oversight of the project strands by the two project leads will also be provided.

This position will suit someone who has strong marketing and communication skills, including wide-ranging content production skills and familiarity with a diversity of platforms who can shape and amplify the key messages and outcomes of the project. An ability to connect and work with groups and organisations across the greater Ballarat community, will be a key ingredient in the project’s success. A passion for sustainability would we well regarded.

This is an opportunity to follow your interest in social change, work closely with local communities, institutions, technical experts, Council staff, commerce and industry and other stakeholders.

ABOUT YOU

This position will suit someone with at least three years experience in marketing, communications and community engagement. Skills sought include wide-ranging content production skills and familiarity with a diversity of platforms, an ability to shape and amplify the key messages and outcomes of the project. An ability to connect and work with groups and organisations across the greater Ballarat community, will be a key ingredient in the project’s success. A passion for sustainability would we well regarded.

This is an opportunity to follow your interest in social change, work closely with local communities, institutions, technical experts, Council staff, commerce and industry and other stakeholders.

This is a great opportunity to reduce the impact of climate change by supporting Ballarat residents to reduce their carbon footprint.

Selection criteria

Essential:

• Marketing and communications skills including the ability to develop and promote key messages and write media releases.
• Well established project management and reporting skills including the ability to deliver the project on time and to budget.
• Ability to enthuse, engage and work with local groups and organisations
• Presentation skills and webinar hosting
• Ability to and manage and update web content and social media content i.e. Facebook, Instagram and tiktok.
• Budget monitoring and reporting
• Able to coordinate and deliver workshops and information sessions including hosting, presenting and managing the required AV skills

Desirable:

• Local knowledge
• Thorough knowledge of sustainability issues including home energy efficiency

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS

Flexible hrs, work from home. Casual rate of pay. Some face to face meetings, occasional weekends and evenings required.

A position description is attached.