Energy Coach
The Role
Are you passionate about helping people take control of their energy use and reduce costs? As an Energy Coach, you'll empower households to improve energy literacy, cut bills, and access energy-efficient solutions. This role combines technical know-how with community engagement, making a real difference in people's financial wellbeing and sustainability.
Energy Ahead, part of the Financial Wellbeing Collective (FWC), supports households experiencing financial stress across WA's Southwest Interconnected System (SWIS). Through education, coaching, and practical solutions, we help families thrive.
Key Responsibilities are:
Conduct household energy assessments and deliver tailored energy efficiency reports.
Provide education and coaching to households on reducing energy costs.
Supply low-cost energy-efficient items to address high energy usage.
Act as a local ambassador for Energy Ahead, promoting the program and strengthening referral pathways.
Represent Energy Ahead and FWC in community settings.
This position is a fixed term full-time role working 76 hours per fortnight, and is located in Geraldton.
About You
You're passionate about empowering people to make positive changes and thrive. You're a problem solver who enjoys finding practical ways to help households struggling financially. In addition, you will have:
Relevant experience in a similar role.
Intermediate written and verbal communication skills, including presentation and public speaking skills.
Intermediate interpersonal skills with an ability to relate to a wide range of clients in need of assistance, including clients from Aboriginal and culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Ability to maintain high-quality standards and attention to detail.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Valid Driver's Licence (and vehicle), Current Working with Children Check, Satisfactory Police clearance, and WA White card or willingness to obtain if required.
Experience in a community services organisation (desirable).
Experience in outreach capacity/home visitation (desirable).
What we can offer you
Generous NFP Salary Packaging: Option to package up to $15,900 for general living expenses and an additional $2,650 for entertainment benefits per annum.
Wellbeing Leave: 5 days of extra paid leave per annum (pro rata for part-time).
Paid Parental Leave: Paid leave and return to work incentives.
Support for FDVA: Family Domestic Violence and Abuse leave, financial assistance, and structured support for any employees who have experienced FDVA incidents.
Health and Wellbeing: Discounted Health Insurance with HBF, and free confidential counselling services through our Employee Assistance Program.
Professional Development: Opportunities for growth and development within a supportive and inclusive team culture.
Flexible working conditions: We understand how important this is.
Being part of an organisation that drives meaningful change across WA communities.
Who are we
Communicare delivers over 45 people-focused services that support individuals, families and communities to thrive and create better futures. With over 48 years of experience, we have built a strong reputation for genuinely caring about the people we help.
We are an organisation driven by our values of Everyone Is Welcome, Doing What We Say, Above and Beyond, and Stronger Together. Communicare is committed to inclusion, cultural safety and empowering the people we serve.
If you are a purpose driven individual and this sounds like something you want to be a part of, please apply with an updated resume. A cover letter will be highly regarded to outline key achievements and experience relevant to the role however not mandatory.
Applications close 12 August 2026, shortlisting and interviewing may begin immediately.
Communicare values diversity and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQI+ individuals, and people with disabilities.
Unsolicited agency applications will not be accepted.
