GetUp is looking for a brilliant Senior Campaigner to join our Climate Justice Team.

This is a permanent full time position, ideally based in Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane.

About GetUp

GetUp is an independent movement of everyday people. Together, we practise our independence through passionate political engagement. We judge parties and policies, values and character — not their brand — then act accordingly.

We are active participants, not indifferent observers. We champion climate science over denial, the public good over corporate greed, and robust multiculturalism over callous racism.

Our core priorities are campaigns for First Nations justice, climate justice, addressing inequality, and protecting a democracy that works for everyone. We are beholden to no-one but each other and our shared values. Together, we pressure, persuade and work with those in and outside government who can deliver real change on the issues that drive us, without ever giving or receiving money, or direction, from any political party, politician or candidate.

Elections are great change moments. Our movement engages fiercely whenever we have the opportunity and means to build a more fair, flourishing and just Australia for all. Our power comes not from private interests or political patronage, but from the rolling tide of people working together towards a common cause.

About Climate Justice Team

GetUp’s Climate Justice Team of talented campaigners lead the organisation’s work defending people and the planet from the climate crisis. The team prides itself on deep strategic thinking as well as the ability to seize crucial moments when taking immediate action can make a massive difference. Supporting affected communities is at the heart of our work, and we apply a strong rights and social justice lens to our campaigns.

The major priorities for the Climate Justice Team in 2024-25 include: supporting Traditional Owners leading the fight to protect Country from gas fracking in the NT; fighting back against Peter Dutton’s nuclear narrative and false solutions to the climate crisis; and building the political power of communities impacted by climate disasters.

Our days are filled with analysing the political state of play, developing long-term and rapid-fire strategy, engaging with politicians, media and affected communities, spotting the right moment to intervene, running impactful tactics including everything from protests to undercover investigations, writing hard-hitting copy, and coming up with creative ways to give our members the best chance for impact.

Your new role details

You will join the Climate Justice team as a Senior Campaigner to design and deliver campaign communications in ways that are engaging, creative and impactful – enhancing the reach and success of our activities.

You will assist in designing and implementing a campaigning and fundraising strategy, and keep an eye on how effective our communications are. You will work closely with other teams and engage across the organisation, sharing knowledge and inspiring the campaigners you work with to achieve and grow together.

The Climate Justice Senior Campaigner is responsible for:

• Developing campaign strategy in accordance with team and organisational goals;
• Writing and reviewing high quality campaign content across all GetUp channels - including social media, email, video scripts and web copy;
• Monitoring the latest news on climate justice issues and politics, designing creative responses that shift the narrative, engage our members and generate impact;
• Supporting GetUp’s movement-building work and coordinating offline events such as rallies, community meetings, training workshops and member webinars;
• Supporting team fundraising activities to meet targets, including regular copywriting for fundraising emails and crowdfunders;
• Contributing to campaign research, planning and evaluation;
• Contributing to developing team processes and forward planning;
• Representing GetUp in the community and media;
• Supporting engagement with key stakeholders, including political offices;
• Ensuring a strong team culture of experimentation, innovation and evaluation;
• Supervising other staff and/or volunteers as required.

You will be someone who has/is:

• A deeply held commitment to social justice, who has an established track record of creating progressive change on environmental and climate justice;
• High-order strategic analysis and political nous to chart the critical paths we need to win;
• Adept at thinking through complex politics and communicating simply and clearly, and who Thrives in a fast-paced office environment;
• Takes the initiative to do whatever it takes to get the job done, and who thrives in a fast-paced, digitally-savvy office environment;
• A demonstrated ability to work effectively with movement partners and affected communities;
• Passionate about growing and strengthening a movement of everyday people committed to tackling the climate crisis;
• At least three years of relevant professional experience.

Bonus points for:

• Experience in GetUp-style online campaigning including digital fundraising;
• Experience working in politics or the media cycle; and/or
• Policy training or experience.

If you can see yourself in this role and hold even a few components of the relevant experience, you could be the perfect person for the job. Formal education, qualifications and extensive experience matter less to us than excellence, initiative and drive.

At GetUp, we know our capacity to drive progressive change increases with a diverse team. We are always actively looking for applicants from a diverse range of genders, cultures, language groups, abilities, and experiences to apply.

What we offer:

• An enterprise agreement with generous conditions
• Salary at Level 5-6 of our Enterprise Agreement: $97,377.80 - 106,389.92 + superannuation, annual leave loading, and 6 weeks leave per annum
• A hybrid and flexible work environment
• Multiple all-team events each year
• Opportunities to grow and develop your career

How to apply

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Send us a one-page letter explaining what makes you great for this role along with your resume.