Campaigner

Conservation Council ACT Region; Canberra; On-site; AUD 36,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

The Conservation Council ACT Region is seeking an enthusiastic campaigner to lead campaigns on biodiversity, nature, climate, transport and waste in the ACT. The role focuses on community organising, volunteer management, and upskilling within a small team.

Training opportunities are available for passionate candidates with energy and adaptability. Permanent, part-time position (22.5–30 hours/week) with SCHADS Level 4 Pay point 1, based in Canberra.

Qualifications

• Experience implementing community organising campaign tactics or willingness to learn.
• High-level written and oral communication skills.
• Strong relationship-building with diverse stakeholders.
• Volunteer management, organisational and project management skills.
• Experience with Canva/WordPress or willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Implement and develop the strategy and tactics for current community campaigns (Save Western Edge! and 1% For Nature).
• Work with leadership to identify key areas for future local campaigns.
• Support campaign volunteers and grow the volunteer base.
• Prepare high-level campaign materials including correspondence, media releases, emails, newsletters, and web content.
• Build and maintain relationships with member groups, politicians, and allies.
• Advocate in public forums, news media, and social media.
• Identify media opportunities and act as a spokesperson.

Skills

Community organising

Campaign strategy development

Communications

Tools

Canva

WordPress

Job description

Location: Canberra, ACT | We put forward evidence-based solutions and innovative ideas for how we can live sustainably.

The Conservation Council ACT Region is seeking an enthusiastic campaigner with experience in community organising, campaign strategy development, and communications. The successful applicant will develop and lead campaigns to achieve positive environmental outcomes for the ACT - across issues related to biodiversity, nature and waterways, climate, transport and waste. At the moment, this will mean taking carriage of our Save The Western Edge! and 1% For Nature campaigns; however, this may change as campaign priorities shift. We are looking for someone with strong campaigning experience, but are also willing to train a candidate who brings enthusiasm, energy and passion to the role.

Details

• Hours: 22.5 - 30 hours per week (3-4 days/ week)


• Salary: SCHADS Level 4 Pay point 1.


• Term: Permanent

The Conservation Council ACT Region is the peak environment organisation for the Canberra region. We represent community environment organisations as well as the broader environmental interests of all citizens of the ACT. The Conservation Council’s mission is to achieve a healthy environment and a sustainable future for our region.

We campaign for a safe climate, to protect biodiversity in our urban and natural areas, to protect and enhance our waterways, reduce waste, and promote sustainable transport and planning for our city. We work in the ACT and region to influence governments and build widespread support within the community and business to deliver environmental outcomes. We put forward evidence-based solutions and innovative ideas for how we can live sustainably.

At a time when we need to reimagine a better future, we understand that the changes we need will only happen with the collective support of our community.

This position is to work in a very small team, focusing on campaigning for environmental protection in the ACT. This position is primarily focused on community organising, with a key focus on volunteer management and upskilling. Given the size of our team we are looking for an energetic and adaptable individual who can take on a range of campaign-related tasks.

THE CAMPAIGNER WILL:

• Implement and develop the strategy and tactics for our two current major community organising campaigns (Save our Western Edge! and 1% For Nature)


• Work with the Executive Director to identify key areas for future local campaigns


• Support campaign volunteers and build our volunteer base to continue to scale up, diversify & upskill


• Prepare high-level written campaign material including correspondence, media releases, mass emails to members and volunteers, newsletters and social media and web content.


• Build and maintain proactive relationships with stakeholders and allies, including member groups, politicians, and political advisors,


• NGOs, legal experts, and community members.


• Advocate in public forums, news media, and social media.


• Identify campaign media opportunities, prepare media releases, and act as a spokesperson.


• Possibility to assist the Executive Director with fundraising activities.


• Contribute to a productive and inclusive professional culture by valuing and supporting team perspectives and diversity.


• Other duties as required.

SELECTION CRITERIA

• Experience in implementing community organising campaign tactics; and experience in community organising campaign strategy or a willingness to learn.


• High-level written and oral communication skills


• Strong relationship-building skills including working with people from all walks of life.


• Volunteer management, organisational and project management skills


• Experience with graphic and web design (Canva, WordPress) or a willingness to learn


• A love for the ACT Region's unique nature and a strong understanding of nature conservation issues.


• Ability to manage competing demands and work to a deadline.

Next Steps

We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people living with a disability, LGBTIQ+ people, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities to apply for this role.