Strategic Communications Manager

WWF-Australia; Queensland; Hybrid; AUD 75,000 - 95,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Workplace flexibility including 9 Day Fortnight

The opportunity to work in a diverse global network

Job summary

A leading non-profit organization in Queensland is seeking a Strategic Comms Manager to shape its voice for nature. This role involves crafting messaging for strategy, thought leadership, and internal communications. The ideal candidate will possess strong writing skills, experience using AI tools for content creation, and exceptional communication abilities. This part-time position offers workplace flexibility and aims to drive impactful messaging across diverse stakeholders while championing the organization's conservation goals.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in writing to explain complex issues/topics.
• Experience in using AI tools to enhance workflows.
• Excellent relationship building and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Partner with stakeholders to create communications strategies.
• Utilize AI for efficient and engaging organizational communications.
• Drive thought leadership strategy with the CEO and CRO.

Skills

Writing for diverse audiences

Using AI tools for content creation

Exceptional communication skills

Job description

Strategic Comms Manager. Can you help shape WWF-Australia’s voice for nature? Can you drive messaging for strategy, thought leadership and internal comms? Excel at collaboration and innovate with AI? Apply now.

• Workplace flexibility including org wide 9 Day Fortnight trial commencing Feb 2026
• Ongoing, part time/full time contract (0.8 FTE preferred, open for full time)
• Join a diverse global network working for people and planet across 100 countries
• Work in a high performing, values-driven organisation

About Us

WWF-Australia is an award-winning and innovative organisation determined to do things differently. We use our superpowers to partner in delivering nature-positive solutions, empowering communities, and halting climate change – in Australia, the Asia-Pacific region, the Southern Hemisphere and globally. We are a values-driven organisation with a diverse global network of local organisations working in 100 countries. We work as a catalyst with communities, First Nations, governments, businesses, innovators, and philanthropists towards our global mission: to build a world where people live and prosper in harmony with nature.

About the Role

The position partners with key stakeholders to produce messaging and written content that enables the delivery of Communications objectives across organisational strategy, CEO and thought leadership communications and internal communications.

Key Accountabilities

• Develops foundational strategy and program key messages from complex information and multiple sources to bring WWF's work to life and support brand reputation, conservation, engagement and revenue activities.
• Champions the use of AI to produce accurate, inspiring, relevant organisational communications pieces and actively recommends AI solutions to improve efficiencies.
• Drives, in collaboration with the CEO and CRO, Thought Leadership strategy, including long-term, proactive planning and short-term, responsive execution.

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

• Demonstrated experience in writing to explain complex issues/topics to be used in a variety of settings, from advocacy to storytelling.
• Demonstrated experience in using AI tools to improve workflows and produce engaging written content.
• Exceptional writing, relationship and communication skills.

Position Details

Seniority Level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type: Part‑time
Job Function: Public Relations and Strategy/Planning
Industries: Non‑profit Organizations

Our Commitment to Diversity

WWF values diversity and is building a workforce that reflects the community we serve. WWF is an equal opportunity employer and Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally & linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, sexuality and gender diverse (LGBTQIA+) community members, and people living with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Our Commitment to Safeguarding

WWF-Australia is committed to acting with respect and upholding the human rights, welfare and dignity of all persons we employ, engage with or who are affected by our activities and work, with special regard for vulnerable individuals and children. As part of your employment, you will be required to undergo background checks relevant to your position (eg. Police Checks, Working with Children Checks, Reference Checks), abide by our safeguarding policies, and sign our Safeguarding Code of Conduct.

Applications

Please include the following two attachments: (1) a cover letter/statements against the selection criteria and (2) your resume (CV). We may review applications and interview candidates on a rolling‑basis, therefore we encourage you to apply at your earliest convenience.

Closing Date

11:59 PM, 7 January 2026

Contact

For any questions, please contact [e-mail]