Hybrid Deputy Director: Climate Action & Policy Leader

Conservation Council ACT Region; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Superannuation

Flexible hybrid work

Job summary

Conservation Council ACT Region invites a Deputy Director to lead strategic advocacy, policy development and governance for the Canberra region. You will work with the Executive Director to drive climate action and biodiversity outcomes in a collaborative, small-team setting.

This is a senior leadership role where you will step into acting ED duties during absences, guiding strategic initiatives and ensuring robust governance and operations.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership across advocacy, policy and governance.
• Ability to translate policy analysis into actionable advocacy.
• Experience guiding board, governance processes and risk management.
• Strong written and verbal communication for government and community stakeholders.
• Commitment to environmental protection and climate action.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction and acting leadership for the organisation.
• Act as Acting Executive Director during periods of absence.
• Foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace across a small team.
• Oversee advocacy, policy, governance and operational initiatives.
• Prepare submissions, policy briefs and high-level briefs for stakeholders.
• Develop relationships with ministers, officials and environmental allies.

Skills

Leadership

Advocacy

Policy development

Governance

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic thinking

Communication

Job description

Conservation Council ACT Region invites a Deputy Director to lead strategic advocacy, policy development and governance for the Canberra region. You will work with the Executive Director to drive climate action and biodiversity outcomes in a collaborative, small-team setting.

This is a senior leadership role where you will step into acting ED duties during absences, guiding strategic initiatives and ensuring robust governance and operations.