Director of National Climate & Nature Campaigns

Talent Nation; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

The Wilderness Society seeks a Director of Campaigns and Advocacy to lead Australia's national campaigning and advocacy agenda from a senior leadership position. Reporting to the CEO and part of the Executive Leadership Team, you will shape high-impact campaigns across climate, biodiversity and nature protection.

You will build cross-functional teams, influence public policy and government decisions, and drive measurable outcomes through strategic partnerships with First Nations organisations,

Qualifications

• Senior-level experience leading complex campaigns or public affairs.
• Proven ability to influence government policy and public debate.
• Experience on executive leadership teams and advising boards.
• Strong stakeholder engagement across diverse interests.
• People leadership through change and transformation.
• Financial management of significant budgets and resources.
• Exceptional communication, influencing, and negotiation skills.
• Experience with First Nations communities is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver national campaigns and advocacy strategy with measurable outcomes.
• Develop political engagement and lobbying strategies across government and stakeholders.
• Commission and leverage research and evidence-based analysis to strengthen campaigns.
• Build strategic partnerships with First Nations organisations, NGOs, communities, business leaders, and allies.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing campaigns team.
• Contribute to organisational strategy as part of the Executive Team.
• Manage campaign budgets, grants, resources for maximum impact.
• Represent the organisation externally as a senior spokesperson.

Skills

Senior-level campaign leadership

Policy influence

Executive leadership

Stakeholder management

People leadership

Financial management

Communication & negotiation

First Nations engagement

Job description

The Wilderness Society seeks a Director of Campaigns and Advocacy to lead Australia's national campaigning and advocacy agenda from a senior leadership position. Reporting to the CEO and part of the Executive Leadership Team, you will shape high-impact campaigns across climate, biodiversity and nature protection.

You will build cross-functional teams, influence public policy and government decisions, and drive measurable outcomes through strategic partnerships with First Nations organisations,