• Position Title: Restore Pedder Campaign Coordinator
• Reports to: Christine Milne AO, Convenor of the Lake Pedder Restoration Inc.
• Hours: Contract 0.6 FTE
• Remuneration: To be negotiated - $45,000 - $50,000
• Location: Hobart, Tasmania.
• Job to commence: June 2025

About the Lake Pedder Restoration Inc.

The Lake Pedder Restoration Inc. is a non-government organisation based in Hobart Tasmania. All positions are voluntary except for the Campaign Co-ordinator and Campaigner.

About You

We seek an individual with a passion for ecosystem restoration and the courage and grace to take forward a strong campaign as well as the optimism that we can address the Climate and Biodiversity Crises.

You will:

• Be passionate about ecological restoration and the restoration of Lake Pedder
• Have a proven track record delivering campaigns
• Be experienced and successful in fundraising, event planning and delivery
• Be experienced in managing volunteers from varying backgrounds
• Have highly developed written and verbal communication skills
• Have well-honed organisational skills
• Possess the ability to manage and prioritise a range of tasks, plan and work to deadlines
• Work proactively and independently with limited supervision, but also be a team player
• Have the ability to think out-of-the-box and to adapt plans to changing circumstances and restrictions placed on events
• Perform administrative and process-based tasks with a high degree of accuracy
• Be social media and web savvy in a professional environment, with the ability to engage with variety of audiences
• Be willing to represent Lake Pedder Restoration Inc at events and in the media.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Public Campaign to lift the profile of the restoration of Lake Pedder including direct actions and events.
• Manage fundraising, political strategy and partnerships to secure the resources and support to get agreement to the restoration.
• Manage digital communications to build the membership and supporter base.

Deliverables

• Lead the Public Campaign to lift the profile of Lake Pedder including direct action and events such as the:
  • Paddle for Pedder Commemoration annually in March including in the Southwest Wilderness and a National Paddle for Pedder
  • Virtual and in person events
  • Engage the media and influencers.
• Lead and coordinate the Public Campaign Team including creatives, artists and adventurers to create inspiring events, films, communication materials and engage people around the restoration.
• Work closely with the Convenor and the strategy team to:
• • Identify and secure the financial resources to drive the campaign through philanthropic contributions, crowdfunding and grants.
  • Establish a partnership program to show the support of businesses, NGOs and other partners that support the restoration.
  • Coordinate and rollout the political strategy to build political support for the restoration of Pedder and leverage Federal and State elections.
  • Coordinate research activities with academics to make the case to Restore Pedder and help to communicate this effectively.
• Build Digital Communications by increasing engagement with a wide audience across Australia and around the world.
• Support the Convenor to coordinate the Lake Pedder Restoration Inc Committee including meetings of the Management and General Committees held quarterly.

Selection Criteria

• Appropriate graduate qualifications and experience in environmental fields across any faculty; science, law, art, or related field
• Experienced in environmental campaign management
• Experienced in political lobbying
• Demonstrated expertise and experience in effectively scoping and managing and documenting complex projects to a high standard and within budget and project timelines
• Strong track record in leading and developing tenders or project proposals for a range of funding sources.
• Possess, or have the ability to quickly learn, a wide range of tax and organisational legal rules and policies, expected by the ATO, ACNC and REO, to ensure the ongoing compliance of the charitable registered environmental organisation.
• Sound knowledge and experience in technology, digital culture and social media
• A strong track record in working successfully to a board of management and as part of a multidisciplinary team in a dynamic working environment
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, including proven ability to consult, collaborate proactively and positively with a diverse range of stakeholders
• High level analytical and problem-solving skills, and a demonstrated capacity to operate at a strategic level
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Successful police check clearance (or willingness to obtain one)

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For any questions, please email Katherine Bourne at [email protected] using the subject line: Campaign Coordinator enquiry via EthicalJobs.

A position description is attached.