Advisor Climate Action

Company Description

About Us

Minderoo Foundation takes on tough, persistent issues with the potential to drive massive change. We incubate ideas, advocate for systems change and accelerate impact. We push the limits of what is believed possible.

Minderoo Foundation is proudly Australian, independent, forward thinking and seeks effective, scalable solutions. Through bold, collaborative and selfless action, we seek to dismantle the systems that entrench inequality and advocate for a fairer future. 

Minderoo's Natural Ecosystems Focus Area drives Minderoo's work in environment and conservation. It is dedicated to restoring and maintaining healthy ecosystems, safeguarded for all generations, focusing on the Indo-Pacific region and through our global influence. The 2030 Strategy targets this outcome for Australia and its neighbours, as we strive to act locally and think globally. Our approach emphasises the necessity of applying the Precautionary Principle to protect against serious and irreversible damage to our ecosystems and minimising climate change as a threat multiplier. We will protect and restore our natural ecosystems by fostering legislation and policy outcomes, supporting research and development in science and technology, and developing sustainable financial models to balance the needs of our beneficiaries. We will overcome the climate challenge by supporting policy development, public education on the urgency of action on climate, and demonstrating what a successful transition towards a future without fossil fuels looks like domestically.

Job Description

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Climate Action, you will actively contribute to a high-performing team and drive impact by working productively and efficiently, collaborating closely with other Focus & Enabler and Corporate Services areas as part of our matrix structure and championing our One Minderoo Culture. Focusing where applicable on partners, stakeholders and beneficiaries to execute a content strategy aligned with Minderoo’s strategic goals.

As the Advisor, Climate Action, you will contribute to identifying, developing, and maintaining partner-led strategies and initiatives through a partner-led approach towards Australia achieving real zero by eliminating our use and export of fossil fuels, transitioning our fossil fuel reliant commodities, and harnessing opportunities to become a global renewable energy superpower that delivers a prosperous and liveable future for all Australians. You will generate ideas and innovate in the field of climate action, driving positive shifts in public sentiments, policy settings, and innovation.

Qualifications

About You

The ideal candidate will be passionate about climate action and motivated to make a real difference.

• With partners, contribute to the development and execution of strategies and collaborations that consider economic incentives, regulatory levers, and business model innovations that inform mechanisms to drive Australia’s economy away from a reliance on fossil fuels in order to achieve Real Zero.
• With partners, drive initiatives that support a just and equitable transition for Australian communities.
• Contribute to the development of a strategic investment pipeline that supports the outcomes of Real Zero Australia.
• Contribute to and maintain detailed and ongoing broad partner landscape assessments including review of partner effectiveness, approach and innovations to ensure the Body of Work is agile, innovative and impactful.
• Develop grant and donation agreements, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to establish, maintain and monitor effective and impactful collaborations.
• Build and maintain a robust network of aligned partners nationally and internationally across sectors, including NGOs, industry bodies, research institutions and subject matter experts, advocacy groups and government agencies, to amplify the reach and impact of initiatives and create a collaborative front for a fossil fuel phase-out.
• Stay informed on local and global policy developments, identifying opportunities for Australia to contribute to and benefit from international climate commitments and frameworks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate climate change objectives into the broader Minderoo strategy.
• Implement and maintain systems for tracking, measuring, and analysing the impact of initiatives on fossil fuel reduction, policies and global climate alignment.
• Regularly assess progress toward Real Zero targets, using insights to refine approaches and enhance future initiatives.
• Develop and evaluate partnership in accordance with Minderoo’s Impact Measurement and Learning framework.
• Work collaboratively with members of the Climate Action and related climate teams, across Natural Ecosystems and other Focus and Enabler areas within Minderoo, and externally, adding value and maximising outputs to drive Australia’s energy transition and climate action.

Subject matter expertise

Tertiary education and demonstrated practical experience in a relevant discipline such as environmental or climate science, public policy, sustainability, economics or a related field is required, including 3 – 5 years of relevant experience in climate policy, environmental advocacy, or sustainable development with a proven track record of managing high-impact initiatives and collaborations with multiple stakeholders

Additional Information

Benefits 

• Flexible Working
• Attractive Parental Leave

Next Steps

Please attach your resume and a cover letter explaining why you are interested in this opportunity, and highlighting your relevant experience.

Applications close: Friday 14th February 

Please note we reserve the right to close applications early should a suitable candidate be identified.

Minderoo Foundation embraces Equal Opportunity and promotes diversity. We actively encourage Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders, people of all backgrounds, ages, sexual orientation, and those with Disability to apply.