Deputy Director: Strategic Advocacy & Governance

environmentjobs.com; Canberra; Vor Ort; AUD 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Conservation Council ACT Region is seeking a Deputy Director to lead growth, governance, and strategic impact. The role partners with the Executive Director to drive advocacy, policy influence, and robust governance in a small, dynamic team.

As second-in-charge, you will step into Acting Executive Director during absences, shape strategic initiatives, and support staff and volunteers to achieve environmental outcomes. Salary and terms reflect SCHADS Level 5–6 with superannuation.

Qualifikationen

• People & Team Leadership: mentor staff, lead operations smoothly during senior absences.
• Advocacy & Policy Expertise: experience in advocacy strategy and policy development.
• Political & Stakeholder Engagement: build relationships with decision-makers and allies.
• Governance & Non-Profit Management: governance workflows, regulatory compliance, risk management.
• Communication & Strategic Thinking: written and verbal briefs for government and community stakeholders.
• Mission Alignment: commitment to environmental protection and climate action.

Aufgaben

• Strategic Direction & Acting Leadership: provide high-quality advice and briefings; act as Acting ED when needed; foster inclusive culture.
• Develop and implement overarching advocacy strategies influencing government policy and climate action.
• Translate policy analysis into actionable influence and coordinate with staff and volunteers.
• Build and maintain constructive relationships with ministers, officials, allies and member organisations.
• Oversee governance processes, compliance with legal obligations, board operations support.
• Oversee day-to-day administrative workflows and manage direct reports and volunteers.

Jobbeschreibung

The Conservation Council ACT Region is seeking a Deputy Director to lead growth, governance, and strategic impact. The role partners with the Executive Director to drive advocacy, policy influence, and robust governance in a small, dynamic team.

As second-in-charge, you will step into Acting Executive Director during absences, shape strategic initiatives, and support staff and volunteers to achieve environmental outcomes. Salary and terms reflect SCHADS Level 5–6 with superannuation.