• Design winning campaign strategies, collaborate effectively across teams to execute tactics, build strategic relationships, influence key stakeholders, and negotiate outcomes that protect our planet.
• Permanent full-time position with a salary of $112,348 per annum plus 12% superannuation and amazing working conditions
• Located in Melbourne (Wurundjeri Country), Brisbane (Turrbal and Yuggera Country), Canberra (Ngunawal Country), or Sydney (Gadigal Country) – your choice!

Who is the ACF?

When it comes to our environment, the Australian Conservation Foundation has been leading the way in protecting our living world for over half a century.

We are the national environment organisation committed to caring for Australia’s unique and beautiful wildlife and natural world. We’re inclusive, non-partisan and funded by the Australian community.

Whether it’s advocating for the Great Barrier Reef, koalas snoozing in big old trees or for strong climate action, our dedicated community of more than half a million people are constantly working to create a world where forests, rivers, people, and wildlife thrive.

What’s the gig?

The Campaigner – Climate & Energy Exports will lead ACF’s campaign to transform Australia from an energy export superpower in coal and gas to clean energy and manufacturing. This will require enormous amounts of renewable energy to be built in Australia, the development of renewable energy and manufacturing industries and a rapid phase out of coal and gas exports.

About you!

You have a track record of developing and deploying political, corporate, strategic litigation and communications campaigns and you relish the opportunity to develop campaign strategy, and use your strong project management skills, highly collaborative approach and hunger for impact to bring them to life.

You can interpret complex policy and communicate clearly to a range of audiences, with experience as a public speaker and advocate in public forums with government and business.

You’re a skilled negotiator who can manage conflict constructively, find common ground and build strong relationships to further advance our goals.

Finally, you know that this is the decade for climate solutions and you’re excited to bring your campaigning experience to lead the amazing work ACF is doing building a powerful movement and pushing for bold and ambitious action so we can continue to enjoy life in this beautiful country.

If this is you, we want to hear from you! Don’t miss this exciting opportunity.

Why work for us?

You’ll do important work with one of Australia’s most impactful organisations, and with our world-class organisational culture and great team, we guarantee you’ll have fun along the way.

ACF is proud to offer our staff a supportive workplace with excellent conditions, including:

• Genuine flexibility in working hours and location – we offer a hybrid working model
• Four weeks of annual leave a year plus an additional three days off over the end of year period
• Thirty days of personal leave a year (pro-rata) available to use immediately upon commencement
• A day of “recharge leave” per quarter to spend doing something that fills your cup
• Superannuation contribution of 12%
• Access to 6.5 weeks of Long Service Leave after five years of continuous service
• 22 weeks paid parental leave for parents (regardless of who is the birth parent) after 12 months of service
• Ongoing professional development opportunities tailored to your individual career goals
• Regular team retreats so we can plan, learn and grow together
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program and wellbeing support

People are at the heart of everything we do to protect our planet. To achieve the bold change we seek, we must represent the richness of diversity within our communities so that all of us who care about nature can step up and lead.

ACF is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants. We actively encourage First Nations people, people from CALD backgrounds, LGBTIQA+ people, people with disability and others who have diverse experiences of our world to apply for this opportunity.

Apply now!

View the full position description on our website and attached below.

Applications are accepted through our website by clicking on Apply Now and should include a cover letter introducing yourself and a resume outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the role, addressed to Gavan McFadzean, Climate & Energy Program Manager.

Want to have a chat before you click send? You can contact Gavan on 0414 754 023 with any questions you might have. If you would like to discuss the recruitment process and alternative ways to participate that meet your needs, please contact our People & Culture Specialist, Kaz Kershaw, on 0422 657 242.

We can’t wait to hear from you!

Applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia to be considered for this job.

As part of ACF’s recruitment process, a criminal background check will be conducted.

We request no agency contact please.

A position description is attached.