Join the dedicated and talented team at EnergyLab
Is one of your goals for 2025 and beyond to use your skills for greater impact?
Are you looking for a meaningful role in a tight-knit, mission-driven team? Do you want to put your superpowers to work solving climate change?
At EnergyLab, we’re a not-for-profit charity dedicated to decarbonising the planet by supporting the most ambitious startups in climate tech. If you’re looking to grow your career while making a real-world difference, this could be the perfect opportunity.
We hope you will consider applying for one of the roles currently available at EnergyLab.
Coordinator, Program & Community
We’re looking for a proactive and highly organised individual to join our small, high-impact team as a Coordinator, Program and Community. This early-career role will provide administrative and coordination support across our programs, events, marketing, and partnerships—helping us make our operations even more efficient and impactful.
About the Role
The Coordinator, Program and Community is a hands-on early-career role that offers a rare opportunity to work across EnergyLab’s most exciting activities—supporting startup programs, coordinating events, engaging with our vibrant community, and contributing to marketing and operations. You'll gain practical experience across the startup and climate tech ecosystem, build your professional network, and take ownership of meaningful projects.
Key Responsibilities
Support onboarding, logistics, and communications across select EnergyLab programs.
Assist with event coordination, speaker comms, runsheets, and post-event follow-up.
Draft newsletters, social media, and promo content.
Help recruit startups and mentors through research and outreach.
Maintain program documentation, schedules, and stakeholder records.
Support coworking space operations and a great member experience.
Contribute to grant research and drafting.
Keep internal systems and playbooks up to date.
Represent EnergyLab at events and suggest improvements to our tools and processes.
About You
This role is ideal for someone who is organised, proactive, and excited to grow into a future leader in climate tech innovation. You’ll work closely with experienced team members, gain exposure to high-impact startups, and have opportunities to contribute to strategy, execution, and stakeholder engagement.
You may have 1–3 years of admin or coordination experience and are looking for an opportunity to grow your skills and step into the climate tech ecosystem. You don’t need to know everything from day one—we’re happy to teach the right person who is enthusiastic, organised, and willing to learn.
Benefits
$65,000 AUD per annum plus super plus access to salary packaging benefits available to registered not-for-profits
Join a collaborative, mission-driven team
Working relationships and networking opportunities with Australia's top climate tech startups, mentors and investors.
Flexible working: Sydney HQ + remote options
Supportive culture that values learning and autonomy
Key Details
Location: Sydney (Haymarket HQ) with flexible remote work
Reporting to: EnergyLab's CEO with day-to-day direction from various team leads
Position: Full-time (or 4 days/week pro rata for the right candidate)
Contract: Two years with possibility of ongoing, subject to funding
Start date: As soon as possible
How to apply
To apply, complete the application form and upload a PDF version of your cover letter and CV. In your cover letter, tell us why you’re interested in the role and what makes you a great fit. Keep things succinct: 1–2 page cover letter and 2–4 page CV is ideal.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so apply as soon as possible possible. Applications close 22 June 25, we will conduct interviews and make an offer as soon as we find the right candidates.
Email [email protected] with the subject line: [Your Name] Coordinator, Program and Community for a full position description or have any questions.
Status: Applications Closed
Originally Posted: 6 June 2025; Last Updated 23 June 2025