at a glance

• Hours: Full time
• Status: Fixed term, 12 months: January 2022 – December 2022
• Location: Melbourne
• Manage and deliver an innovative energy project in the community!

WHO WE ARE

The Australian Energy Foundation is leading the way to an equitable zero carbon society. We accelerate the energy transition by empowering communities to take action.

Through our energy expertise, tenacity, and partnerships, we:

1. Demonstrate the pathways to a zero-carbon society
2. Influence and inspire to build understanding, investment and action
3. Deliver solutions that have a positive impact

We are practical visionaries; a national for-purpose organisation whose work benefits all Australians.

AEF is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We work with a diverse range of people and audiences at AEF. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and other people of colour, people with a disability and people from the LGBTIQ community.

about the Mike Hill Fellowship

Mike Hill was a community leader, mentor, teacher, activist and visionary thinker across the environmental sustainability and local government communities in Victoria. The Mike Hill Fellowship was built in collaboration between Australian Energy Foundation (AEF) and Moreland City Council (Council) to honour Mike Hill by building local champions for action on climate change. The Fellowship is designed for applicants with project management experience, who wish to build a career in renewable energy or energy efficiency, environmental sustainability and community engagement. For further information, see the Position Description attached.

AEF and Moreland City Council have built on twenty years of collaboration to establish the Moreland Energy Innovation Lab (MEIL). The MEIL has been designed to overcome local barriers to action on key elements of the Moreland City Council 2040 Framework and will ensure the continuation of best practice energy innovation pilots in Moreland.

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

Project manage an innovative energy project that will increase energy literacy, energy efficiency, renewable energy access and/or the energy transition in the local Moreland area. Build skills, networks and opportunities in the local community that will work towards further mobilising the community for action towards a zero carbon Moreland.

The successful applicant (the “Fellow”) will design and implement a pilot project that aims to help meet one (or more) of the Zero Carbon Moreland 2040 Framework goals. The Fellow will be required to manage and deliver tasks according to the needs of the pilot(s), engage with community and industry, monitor, and evaluate project successes, and prepare reports and presentations for Council and community on the project, what they’ve learnt and what’s next.

The Zero Carbon Moreland 2040 Framework goals include:

1. Moreland buildings that are lived and worked in are highly energy efficient – well insulated and built or retrofitted for comfort
2. Households and businesses generate, store and export renewable electricity locally
3. The national grid is powered by 100% renewable energy
4. Homes and businesses are powered only by electricity, following a supported phase-out of gas
5. Residents and businesses are proactive and engaged energy users and help to manage demand by smart use of electricity and local storage
6. Energy is often generated and traded at a community level, so everyone can access local, renewable energy even if they cannot produce it on their home

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Deliver the Moreland Energy Innovation Lab pilot(s) to ensure that Council needs are met, risks are identified and managed.
• Build networks in the local community that will work towards further mobilising the community for action towards a zero carbon Moreland
• Develop innovating ideas with Council and other partners to support creating value for the client and the community
• Actively overcome issues and seek to understand the changing needs of partners so AEF can respond appropriately and maintain high levels of satisfaction
• Stakeholder engagement with AEF, Council, industry and community
• Lead reporting and presentations for internal (AEF) and external (Council and community) audiences
• Track and monitor progress of project milestones and deadlines
• Manage resources against budgets

YOU WILL:

Applicants must live within or have a connection to the Northern Alliance for Greenhouse Action catchment area, which includes the following Local Government Areas:

• Banyule City Council
• City of Darebin
• Hume City Council
• Manningham Council
• City of Melbourne
• Nillumbik Shire Council
• Moreland City Council
• City of Whittlesea
• City of Yarra

• Have demonstrated excellent project management skills with a proven record of successfully managing all aspects of medium to high profile projects through to completion, in accordance with project management methodologies, standards, timeframes and budgets having ensured quality outcomes are achieved to deadline
• Have recent (within the last three years) tertiary qualifications from an undergraduate, postgraduate degree or PhD in sustainability, software development, mechanical engineering, arts, community engagement or similar disciplines
• Have a passion to build a career in renewable energy and or energy efficiency, environmental sustainability and community engagement
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to adapt communications to identified need and discuss complex concepts in relatable language
• Have the ability to relate to people from a diverse range of backgrounds and cultures, including engaging with vulnerable members of our community, in a respectful manner
• Have the ability to prioritise tasks and to work to deadlines both collaboratively and often without direct supervision
• Possess strong knowledge of computer software including Microsoft Office and the capacity to quickly learn new systems
• Have knowledge of the energy market, current practices and technological developments in Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

You will be surrounded by people who are driven by our vision of an equitable zero carbon society. In addition to contributing to making the world a better place, you will have access to:

• A versatile work environment with the ability to work from home
• Learning and development opportunities to assist in your career progression
• A pet friendly work environment, with the ability to bring your dog to the Melbourne office
• Additional annual leave options including paid leave over end of year break and the ability to purchase extra leave
• A Health & Wellbeing Program with access to EAP

If you have any questions about the role, please send to Daniel Chadwick, General Manager - Major Projects via [email protected], using the subject line: Mike Hill Fellowship enquiry via EthicalJobs.

A position description is attached with more information.