Policy Advisor (Energy Policy and Advocacy) - Part Time 3 Days Per Week
Brighte, Australia

Brighter Together
Brighte is on a mission to make every home sustainable.
By offering financial solutions to homeowners, we’re making renewable energy and home improvements more accessible to the everyday Aussie.
Between Nov 2016 and Feb 2022, Brighte has facilitated the installation of solar systems for over 110,000 households. Currently we have 1700 GWh generated by our customers each year which is saving 1 million + metric tons on C02 emissions per year!
Our founder and CEO, Katherine McConnell, has been awarded Telstra Business Woman of the year in 2020 as well as winning the Sustainability Crusader award atBamp;T's 2023 Women Leading Tech Awards. She is a passionate and humble leader who has a human first approach to business. As a business we have been awarded AFR Sustainability Leader in the Banking and Finance category and won the inaugural Sustainability Award at the Affies!

We value different perspectives, skills and backgrounds and have been recognised for our strength in creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, winning Best Workplace Diversity (Finnies 2021).
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Help shape the future of electrification and energy efficiency in AustraliaThis role is responsible for developing and advocating Brighte’s policy positions on electrification, energy efficiency and small scale renewables
This role will focus on:
Leading Brighte’s policy advocacy efforts to inform our strategyProviding insights into upcoming regulatory changesBeing Brighte’s voice in industryWhat You'll Do

• Policy advocacy:

• Develop advocacy strategies, analysis and advice on accelerating electrification and energy efficiency to advance Brighte’s mission
• Lead, research and prepare thought leadership, surveys and reports on residential electrification with a focus on finance
• Proactively identify opportunities to help shape public policy to benefit end consumers

• Regulatory support:

• Provide insights and analysis into upcoming regulatory and legislative change that could impact Brighte, its partners or customers
• Help shape the regulatory landscape to ensure consumer needs are at the centre
• Draft submissions to respond to inquiries and white papers

• Represent Brighte:

• Represent Brighte’s interests on external regulatory and industry meetings, forums and working groups
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with a network of key industry stakeholders
• Provide input into the Brighte’s broader media and communications strategy

Who You Are

• Strong understanding of electrification, energy efficiency and solar
• Strong understanding of the state and Federal energy policy landscape
• Experience designing and advocating for energy policy and regulatory proposals
• Exceptional communication skills and an ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• 5+ years Public Policy experience, in energy sector or government

Named LinkedIn’s #10 Top Australian Start Up (2021), we know we wouldn’t be anywhere without our investors, who believe in our mission and the opportunities that lie ahead for a brighter future.
AirtreeVentures, Mike Cannon-Brookes’ Grok Investments, Kim Jackson and Scott Farquhar’s Skip Capital, and QualgroPartners allcontinue to support Brighte in making this dream a reality!
If you want to join this mission-driven, inclusive, and highly collaborative team, click apply and upload your resume! All applicants will receive a response.