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.
Program Lead, Scaleup & Mentor Network
We're on the lookout for an experienced and dynamic program manager to lead one of EnergyLab’s most strategic initiatives: the Energy Scaleup Program. As Program Lead, Scaleup & Mentor Network, you'll play a central role in driving collaboration between cutting-edge startups and major energy partners, helping accelerate the commercialisation of clean energy solutions. You’ll also oversee and grow our mentor network—connecting founders with a powerful community of experts and industry leaders. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys building strong relationships, running high-impact programs, and contributing directly to Australia’s clean energy future.
About the Role
The Program Lead, Scaleup & Mentor Network is responsible for leading EnergyLab’s flagship Energy Scaleup Program and managing our national network of over 450 mentors. This role is critical to ensuring the program delivers meaningful results for startups and partners, and to enhancing EnergyLab’s position as a leading startup support organisation in climate tech.
About the Energy Scaleup Program
With 5 previous programs and the 6th cohort kicking off right now, the annual Energy Scaleup Program brings pilot ready startups and energy companies together to jointly deploy clean energy solutions. For more information about the Energy Scaleup Program please refer to the program page on our website.
Key Responsibilities
Find and recruit amazing startups from around the globe that meet energy partners needs to participate in the EnergyLab Scaleup Program
Lead delivery of a high-quality program experience that exceeds expectations for all stakeholders
Ensure startup participants are receiving the support they need to succeed
Ensure program partners and other stakeholders are achieving their goals for the program, expand the number of partners in the program.
Grow, nurture and utilise the EnergyLab mentor network
Help with other key EnergyLab Activities as required
About You
You bring experience in one or more of the following: startup support, project management, business development, innovation, technology, the energy sector, decarbonisation or sustainability.
You’re likely a professional with 5+ years of experience, now looking to make a more meaningful impact through your work.
You’re a natural relationship builder—equally comfortable in person, on Zoom, or over email—and skilled at creating genuine connections in any context.
You’re highly organised and calm under pressure, able to get things back on track when plans shift.
You constantly look for ways to improve how you work, and you actively seek and apply feedback—whether it’s positive or constructive.
You love being part of a collaborative team, are quick to offer support, and genuinely enjoy seeing others succeed.
You’re confident with digital tools like Google Workspace, Slack, Zoom, Calendly and Mailchimp—and always keen to explore what’s next.
Benefits of Working at EnergyLab
Get to work with the best startups from around the globe focused on climate technology and renewable energy.
Be part of a small but mighty team. We are passionate about our mission and work together to make it happen.
Flexible working options available. The EnergyLab team is distributed and has had remote working options from the very beginning. We have the right tech to support you.
Work directly with the CEO on program development, partner relationships and strategy.
Develop an extensive network of relationships with startups, investors, leaders and companies in the energy sector in Australia and around the globe.
Access to salary packaging benefits available to registered not-for-profits
Key details
Reporting to: EnergyLab's CEO & Director, Megan Fisher
Location: Preference for EnergyLab's Sydney headquarters or EnergyLab’s Melbourne office plus the opportunity to work remotely where appropriate. Ability to travel (mostly interstate) when required.
Position: Full time
Diversity and Inclusion
We believe the best solutions for climate and energy come from diverse minds working together. EnergyLab welcomes applicants from all walks of life and strongly encourages people from underrepresented groups—including First Nations peoples, people of colour, women, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and people with disabilities—to apply. We’re committed to building an inclusive team and community where everyone feels they belong.
How to apply
To apply for the role fill in the application form. Keep things succinct with a 1-2 page cover letter and 2-4 page CV in PDF form. In the cover letter tell us why you're interested in the role and why you will be amazing at it.
Applications close at the latest 4 July 2025. However please apply as soon as possible.We will make an offer as soon as we find the right candidate.
Email [email protected], using the subject line: [Your Name] Program Lead - Scaleup & Mentor Network if you want to check if we're still accepting applications, would like the full position description or have a question about the role.
Status: Applications Open
Originally Posted: 20 June 2025; Last Updated 23 June 2025
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