GREENPEACE

Greenpeace is an independent campaigning organisation, which uses a range of strategies and creative tactics to expose global environmental problems, and develop solutions for a green and peaceful future.

THE TEAM

The campaign team is responsible for fighting for strong climate action and nature protection. Whether it’s preventing huge new gas mines, taking the fight of the Pacific to the world’s biggest stages, or advocating for solutions to replace harmful forms of economic activity, you’ll be working on campaigns we believe will make the world safer and more just.

THE ROLE

The Advocacy Manager is a new role that will shape and lead the implementation of Greenpeace Australia Pacific (GPAP)’s political strategy to deliver on campaign goals, specialising in political strategy, relationships and advocacy.,

The Advocacy Manager is responsible for leading engagement with the Australian Federal Parliament and associated political, NGO, media and industry networks, and will use their strong existing political networks and deep knowledge of parliamentary policy and process to help raise the Australian Parliament’s climate and nature protection ambition.

This is an exciting opportunity to leverage Greenpeace’s large supporter base, considerable corporate campaigning expertise and international reach to secure great political outcomes for the Australian environment and the planet.

This is a 3-year contract position on either a full-time or part-time basis, depending on candidate preference and skillset.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

We are looking for an outstanding political strategist and advocate who can greatly enhance Greenpeace’s influence and impact on the Australian Parliament to deliver campaign goals. You’ll have a deep understanding of Australia’s political system and how to best influence it using the considerable supporter base, campaign expertise and standing of Greenpeace. You’ll also have:

• Very high-level interpersonal, networking and influencing skills, both externally and internally;
• The ability to collaborate with a diverse range of stakeholders on securing policy outcomes;
• A strong grasp of complex policy and parliamentary processes, and the ability to identify the intersection with political and campaign strategy;
• Consistent ability to identify new and emerging threats and opportunities in the ever-changing political environment;
• At least five (5) years experience in a similar role, sufficient to have developed outstanding political acumen and judgement.

Open to applicants Australia wide, with a preference for either Canberra, Sydney or Melbourne. If based outside of Canberra, the role will require regular travel to Canberra, particularly during parliamentary sitting weeks.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• A flexible working environment, with working from home or a hybrid approach if based in Sydney;
• The chance to engage and mobilise one of the largest NGO membership bases in Australia;
• The chance to work in a highly experienced, dynamic and passionate Campaign team;
• Access to our global network of campaigning expertise, and the opportunity to connect with our networks across the world;
• A supportive working environment, including a health allowance, focus on personal development and a robust integrity framework;
• Generous leave conditions including extra days of leave during the Christmas to New Years period; and
• A fast-paced and high impact culture that genuinely celebrates inclusivity and diversity.
• Opportunities for training and career development.

Salary $121,398.65 per annum + Superannuation

HOW TO APPLY

Research shows that candidates from underrepresented represented groups (Aboriginal, Torres Strait and Pacific Islander peoples, People of Colour, Women, LGBTQIA+ communities, and people living with a disability) often don’t apply for roles if they don’t meet all the criteria – unlike majority candidates meeting significantly fewer requirements. We strongly encourage you to apply if you’re interested; we’d love to know how you can amplify our team with your unique experience!

To apply for this role please submit a CV (of no more than 3 pages) and a separate Cover Letter (of no more than 1 page) detailing your suitability for the role.

Note: Not all responsibilities and competencies listed in the Job Description need to be addressed; it is left to the discretion of the applicant which to focus on. Remember no one has every skill or experience in the Job Description, and you’ll have the opportunity to learn a lot from the team. We believe someone who has a few of these is well suited to excel.

To be considered for this position, applicants must have current working rights for Australia.

We respectfully request that Recruitment Agencies do not submit applications for this position.