WHO WE ARE

Environment Victoria is building a movement of people across Victoria to create a just society living in harmony with a healthy environment. We are one of Australia’s leading not-for-profit environment groups, with a history of running strategic, people-powered, campaigns that win just solutions to the biggest environmental problems of the day.

Our team of around 29 staff and hundreds of volunteers is nimble, creative and fun. We strive for justice, equity, diversity and inclusion in our work and are committed to building, and supporting, a team that mirrors the rich diversity of the Victorian community in which we work.

ABOUT YOU

The ideal candidate for this role is committed to social and environmental justice and has at least three years of experience in advocacy, campaigning, communications, digital media, marketing or related fields (this may include volunteering and industry placements as well as work experience).

You take pride in your work, have an eye for detail and possess excellent written and visual communication skills. You understand how values and framing shape public opinion, how to clearly articulate complex ideas and how to motivate people to take action.

You’re a creative problem solver, a strategic thinker and a fast learner who is excited to make a difference and try new things within a small team.

If you have a different kind of experience and don’t meet all the specific criteria listed here but feel you could bring something unique and valuable to this role, we’d love to hear from you.

THE ROLE

Our small and nimble communications team plays a central role across the organisation. From helping to prepare and edit print publications, delivering multi-platform digital campaigns, and helping to shape campaign strategy and tactics.

So, while no single day or week will be the same, your typical responsibilities would involve;

• Working with the communications team, community organisers and campaigns team to develop and implement creative tactics that engage our supporter base
• Creating snappy social media content that is on-message and on-brand
• Implementing digital advertising campaigns, moderating comments and reporting on results
• Monitoring the news and alerting relevant campaigners to key stories
• Writing and sending campaign emails with guidance from the communications manager and campaigns team
• Writing, editing and publishing articles and online petitions on the Environment Victoria website
• Working with our community organising team to mobilise our supporters during key campaign moments
• Assisting with the production of print publications
• Simple graphic design and image editing

For further information, see the position description in the supporting documents below.

Why work for us?

We believe in the power of people to make a meaningful impact across the state. We are proud of our team culture and work with intention to foster a workplace grounded in our core values of love, justice, courage, innovation and impact.

Environment Victoria Enterprise Agreement also offers excellent conditions, including:

• Annual automatic wage increases and a competitive pay scale that allows people to progress annually within their pay range.
• 5 weeks pro rata annual leave. Plus additional gratis leave days for Easter Tuesday, Melbourne cup Monday and the days between Christmas and New Year
• Rider-friendly office facilities, such as showers and secure bike storage
• Subsidised access to commercial car share scheme for personal use
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program, which includes counselling, financial advice, and managerial support
• Leave policies to cater to a variety of diverse needs, including (but not limited to):
• • Paid overtime at 1.5x for additional directed hours
  • One day additional leave per year for house moving
  • 16 weeks of paid parental leave, including support for both birthing and non-birthing parents
  • 12 days of leave for menstrual and menopause-related needs
  • Superannuation paid for up to two years whilst on parental leave

We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people, people of colour, women, people with disability and members of the LGBTIQA+ community.

The role is available for an immediate start, with flexibility for a January 2025 commencement if required.

All applications received will be screened to ensure they include the requested information in the appropriate format. Applicants will be advised if they have submitted an invalid application enabling them to resubmit before applications close.

For more information about the position contact our Communications Manager, Cameron Wheatley, at [email protected] using the subject line: Digital Content and Mobilisation Coordinator enquiry via EthicalJobs.