Chief Operating Officer

Chief Operating Officer

Full-Time 49500 - 60500 $ / year (est.) On-site
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead operational excellence and drive strategic initiatives for clean energy advocacy.
  • Company: Join Solar Citizens, Australia's top consumer advocacy group for sustainable energy.
  • Benefits: Be part of a mission-driven team with a focus on equity and inclusion.
  • Other info: Exciting growth phase with opportunities for international partnerships and influence.
  • Why this job: Shape the future of clean energy and make a real impact on communities.
  • Qualifications: Proven leadership in operations, finance, and a passion for climate action.

The predicted salary is between 49500 - 60500 $ per year.

Solar Citizens is Australia's leading consumer advocacy organisation for cleaner, cheaper and more secure energy.

We mobilise hundreds of thousands of Australians to accelerate the uptake of rooftop solar, batteries, electric vehicles and other consumer energy resources.

Our work includes community organising, policy advocacy and national campaigning to drive policy outcomes that lower household energy bills, strengthen energy security and reduce carbon emissions.

Over the past four years, Solar Citizens has helped secure more than $12 billion in government investment for household clean energy.

We are entering an exciting new phase of growth - expanding our national influence and building international partnerships to accelerate consumer-led clean energy adoption and unlock its economic, social and environmental benefits worldwide.

About the Role

This is a rare executive leadership opportunity at Solar Citizens.

As Chief Operating Officer (COO), you will help shape and lead the organisation, reporting to the CEO and joining the Executive Leadership Team.

Your focus will be guiding operational excellence and building the capability, culture and resilience needed to deliver the organisation's ambitious 2026-2029 Strategic Plan.

Responsibilities include

  • Partnering closely with the CEO to deliver the strategic plan and translate strategy into operational execution.
  • Leading organisational planning, people, finance, governance, risk management, compliance and continuous improvement.
  • Recruiting, developing and retaining exceptional staff, nurturing managers and supporting learning, leadership development and succession planning.
  • Ensuring organisational systems are scalable, documented and resilient, with financial stewardship and business continuity at the forefront.
  • Acting as CEO delegate when required and providing organisational leadership during periods of CEO travel or absences.

About You

  • Experienced operational leader with skills in people, culture, finance, governance, risk and organisational systems.
  • Collaborative, strategic, values-driven and comfortable operating in fast-changing environments.
  • Demonstrated commitment to climate action, consumer advocacy and meaningful positive social change.

Why Join Us?

  • Shape the future of one of Australia's most respected consumer advocacy organisations at a pivotal moment in its evolution.
  • Build an organisation that delivers greater impact nationally and expands international influence.
  • Work with a collaborative and committed team, focused on real-world results for clean, affordable and secure energy.

Solar Citizens is committed to equity and inclusion and encourages applications from people of diverse backgrounds and experiences.

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We think you need these skills to ace Chief Operating Officer

Operational Leadership
Strategic Planning
People Management
Financial Stewardship
Governance
Risk Management
Organisational Systems Development