• An exciting climate campaign role with a focus on methane
• 3 year contract position with a salary of $95,260 per annum plus 11.5% superannuation and amazing working conditions
• Located in Melbourne (Wurundjeri Country), Brisbane (Yugerra Country), Canberra (Ngunnawal 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?

As a Climate Campaigner – Methane and Fossil Fuels, you will hold a pivotal role in advocating for stronger environmental laws to reduce methane emissions from coal and gas facilities. Your work will involve influencing government policy, empowering communities, creating and running public campaign tactics and contributing to strategic campaign development focused on addressing climate change, methane pollution and stopping the expansion of the coal and gas sector. Collaboration with internal teams, government bodies, grassroots organisations, and the wider community is central to your success in this role. In particular, the Climate Campaigner will work closely with the Investigations team to capitalise on findings emerging from its methane casework.

About you!

You can speak the language of scientists and policy experts and translate that into compelling messages and policies for decision-makers, journalists and Australian community.

You’re an effective public advocate to deliver ACF’s climate and energy campaign and you have experience working in climate change, environmental or advocacy campaigning.

You’re a sharp, emotive and nuanced communicator with a knack for bringing campaign moments to life. You know how to inspire people through communications to overcome barriers to action and step up participation for impact. You possess technical proficiency in field monitoring and analysis and are interested in the utilization of MRV (Measurement, Reporting and Verification) technology to measure and assess methane emissions in the field for campaign advocacy.

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
• Four weeks of annual leave a year plus an additional three days off over the Christmas / New Year period
• Thirty days of personal leave a year (pro-rata) available to use immediately upon commencement
• Superannuation contribution of 11.5%
• Access to Long Service Leave after five years of continuous service
• Eighteen 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 and whole organisation 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 here. 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 Elizabeth Sullivan, Lead Exports Campaigner.

Want to have a chat before you click send? You can contact Elizabeth Sullivan – 0476 002 534 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 Head of People and Culture via email on [email protected] using the subject line: Climate Campaigner - Methane and Fossil Fuels - Flexible Location enquiry via EthicalJobs.

We welcome applications well before the deadline date and may contact candidates to progress to the next stage of recruitment prior to the closing date please get in early!

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.