Expressions of Interest:
Ongoing Marketing/Comms Consultant (Retainer basis)
Electrify Boroondara (EB) is a volunteer-led, not-for-profit organisation helping local households transition to healthier, more efficient, all-electric homes. We provide trusted, practical, community-first guidance on electrification, energy efficiency and cost-of-living relief.
EB has built strong momentum and credibility:
· ~100 home energy assessments completed or booked
· A 2025 Expo with 2,000 attendees, 50+ exhibitors and all levels of government represented
· 200+ volunteers, including deep technical expertise
· 3,000+ engaged subscribers seeking independent, non-commercial advice
We work alongside respected partners such as Rewiring Australia, Renew and Yarra Energy Foundation, and are closely aligned with local Council climate and community goals. This is an opportunity to help shape how thousands of households understand and act on electrification.
The Opportunity
We are seeking expressions of interest from a Marketing Consultant or small marketing agency to support EB as a Comms Consultant, funded via a City of Boroondara Triennial Grant. The funding would run from July 2026, for 3 years. The Grant value is $30,000/year (excluding GST).
The objectives of the activity are to turn expert content into clear, consistent community communications — not creating content from scratch or selling products. This is a retainer-based, deliverables-focused engagement; and is not employment on a casual, full-time or part-time basis.
Year 1 will include some learning and process-setup; Years 2–3 will build on this foundation as systems mature and programs evolve.
Indicative Year 1 Scope
5 newsletters per year to a 2,000+ mailing list
Content inputs will be provided by EB experts (volunteers) and partner organisations (e.g. Rewiring Australia, Renew, Yarra Energy Foundation).
Collaborate with the EB Experts on Content Calendar, and topics for each Newsletter
Copywrite/edit the content in a consistent tone of voice (generally only light editing should be required)
Format newsletter on our CRM system (Action Network) and prepare for review & delivery
2–3 social media posts per month
With input from EB teams - create a content calendar, draft social media posts for Instagram/Facebook/Linkedin including procuring imagery / video content as necessary which may include liaising with volunteer and paid photographers
Send drafts to EB Communications Committee for review & schedule posts for publishing, monitor and respond to comments and messages from these posts with support from EB team as needed
Monitor and optimise established Meta & Google campaigns (we have up to $10,000/month grant for Adwords, and create/manage adhoc Meta campaigns for events and programs)
Communications and event support for 2–3 EB events/projects per year
Prepare and deliver invitation emails write and publish event descriptions for ticketing platform and website, & pre and post event social media posts for each event.
Liaise with our event promotion partners, such as other relevant local groups and organisations for cross promotion of EB events, and finalise and send EB event info in a timely manner considering their submission requirements.
Prepare a brief report at end of each 12 months, summarising the relevant activity and metrics
Who This Would Suit
This role would suit someone who:
Is values-driven and interested in climate, sustainability or community impact
Has experience in community, NFP or public-interest communications
Is practical, organised and comfortable working with volunteers
Wants to make a visible, meaningful contribution locally
Next Steps
At this stage, we are seeking expressions of interest only. Shortlisted contenders will be given the chance to clarify any questions and subsequently provide a brief quote/proposal as part of EB’s triennial grant submission.
To express interest, please email us at: info @ electrifyboroondara.org including:
A short statement of interest
Examples of relevant work, particularly where you have worked on a retainer-basis