ABOUT US

EJA is a leading national public interest legal organisation. We stand shoulder-to-shoulder with the communities we serve. We run game-changing court cases, high-stakes legal interventions and bold advocacy campaigns for a safe climate, thriving nature, justice and a radically better world.

ABOUT THE ROLE

This full-time role sits in EJA’s multidisciplinary Engagement Team and collaborates with lawyers and policy experts across EJA’s program areas (climate, ecosystems, justice). You’ll be responsible for creating dynamic digital advocacy and engagement content – telling powerful stories to activate target audiences, deepen engagement and support impacted communities to meaningfully participate in legal and democratic processes.

ABOUT YOU

This role will suit a talented communications campaigner with strong digital skills and a flair for creating thumb-stopping content. You’re an excellent writer who can translate complex issues into compelling and action-worthy moments.

You love cooking up impactful tactics and turning your ideas into polished multi-platform digital campaigns. You’re curious to try new things and delve into analytics to test and learn, but can also work with tight timelines.

You’re a creative problem solver, in your element working in a fast-moving environment with several different balls in the air.

You may have honed your skills as a campaigner, digital mobiliser, community organiser, communications coordinator or content strategist in an environmental or social justice campaign organisation, union or NGO. But even if you have a different kind of experience and don’t meet all the selection criteria, if you feel like you’d be a strong candidate, we’d love to hear from you.

Environmental Justice Australia is an equal opportunity employer. We recognise structural barriers like racism, ableism, classism, homophobia and sexism impact opportunities to gain paid experience, so we also value your broader skills and knowledge. We especially encourage First Nations, people of colour, LGBTQI+ people, neurodivergent folks, people with kids and those living with disabilities to apply.

BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH EJA

You will be an important part of a lean but high-impact organisation. We are proud to offer our staff a supportive workplace with excellent conditions, including:

• Supportive work environment and opportunity to work regularly from home, with options for flexible work hours.
• Five weeks of annual leave a year plus an additional three days off (pro rata) over the Christmas period.
• 17.5% annual leave loading.
• Coaching and manager support with regular 1:1 meetings and a co-developed work plan to ensure clarity on your role and key responsibilities.
• Ongoing professional development opportunities.
• Regular all-staff structured and supportive diversity, equity and inclusion training workshops.
• Annual performance and development reviews with 360 feedback.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program and wellbeing support.
• Our Melbourne office has secure bike parking and is close to public transport as well as the Queen Victoria Market and Melbourne CBD.

HOW TO APPLY

Send us a brief application containing:

1. Your resume
2. A statement of no more than 3 pages introducing yourself, sharing what excites you about joining the EJA team, and why your skills and experience make you a good fit for this role (ie addressing the key selection criteria).
3. A sample of social media content and/or a written piece of campaign communication material you have created.

Please click Apply Now to submit your application and follow the prompts.

You can download the position description with the selection criteria below. Shortlisted candidates will be required to supply two referees.

A position description is attached.

Like to find out more about the role before you apply? Call EJA’s head of communications Tessa Fluence for a confidential chat on (03) 8341 3104.