Community Fellow - Energy Transition Research and Outreach

• Help shape Australia's energy future
• UC Level 5, Salary Range 81,918 pa - $93,070 pa pro rata plus 17% Super
• Fixed Term part-time (2 days per week) Opportunity till June 2028 | VIC based

About us:

University of Canberra’s vision is that “Together we work to empower, connect and share knowledge with our people, cultures and places.” UC is engrained in the local community and we aim to challenge the status quo through the pursuit of excellence in teaching, learning and research. The University of Canberra has been ranked in the top 7 universities in the world for reducing inequalities (THE Impact Rankings 2024).

About the role:

We are seeking a Community Fellow based in or near Victoria's Loddon Mallee / Northern Grampians region to join a multidisciplinary team working on the research project, Just Transmission: Advancing Coherence in Australia's Electricity Policy.

This nationally significant project aims to develop strategies for a fair and coherent approach to the development of new electricity transmission infrastructure across Australia. Through community-based fieldwork in Victoria and New South Wales, and policy analysis at multiple levels of government, the project will generate evidence to inform best practice approaches for engaging and benefiting regional communities as Australia transitions to renewable energy and strengthens the reliability of the electricity grid.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Work in collaboration with the University of Canberra and local partner organisations in regional Victoria to co-design, organise, and conduct qualitative research activities relating to how communities are engaged in planning for new electricity transmission lines
• Build and maintain strong relationships and lines of communication with local stakeholders on project activities
• Assist in organising meetings, conducting interviews, coordinating workshops, and supporting fieldwork activities in the VNI West project area

About you:

You are a motivated and community-minded professional who:

• Holds a Bachelor's degree in geography, sustainability, environmental social science, public policy, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of relevant training and experience.
• Has strong local networks and experience engaging with diverse stakeholders in community, project-based, advocacy, or research settings (being already based in, or affiliated with, a local community organisation may be helpful but is not a requirement).
• Brings demonstrated experience in project administration, qualitative research and/or community organising.
• Demonstrates excellent communication, planning and organisational skills, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Holds a current Australian driver's licence and has access to a vehicle for regional fieldwork.

Offerings/ Benefits/ Culture:

The University offers excellent conditions and benefits which can be explored on our “Work at UC” site.

University of Canberra is a values based organisation and sets a goal to be the national sector leader in equity, diversity, inclusion and access via Connected – A Decadal Strategy 2023-2032. UC encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Eligibility:

• Applicants who wish to apply for this position should have valid working rights at the time of submission.
• The University of Canberra is committed to the safety of vulnerable and young people. As such, the successful candidate will be required to have a current working with vulnerable people registration.

What we need from you: To be considered for this position, we require your CV and a cover letter outlining your interest in the role and how your skills, experience, and local connections align with the position requirements.

Position Description: Community Fellow – Energy Transition Research and Outreach

If you are initially shortlisted, you may be asked to complete an online one-way video interview. There will be a list of pre-set questions that will need to be answered within a stipulated time.

For job specific information: Wendy Conway-Lamb, Postdoctoral Research Fellow, wendy.conwaylamb@canberra.edu.au.

For recruitment and application questions: please contact the Talent Solutions team on 02 6206 3867 or email uctalent@canberra.edu.au. If you would like to request a reasonable adjustment to the selection process, please feel free to contact us.

Closing date: 11.55pm, Sunday 5 July