• Work to build real people power under a clear strategy for change toward a better world  one where we keep coal in the ground, harvest energy from the sun and wind and protect and support our living planet.

• Full-time or part-time three-month position with an immediate start available and potential for extension.
• Salary of $92,666 per annum plus 10.5% superannuation and amazing working conditions.

• Come and experience our award-winning culture for yourself!

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 over 700,000 supporters are constantly working to create a world where forests, rivers, people, and wildlife thrive.

What’s the gig?

The role of the Community Organiser is to build people power to achieve our long-term vision for the future. Community Organisers recruit, train, develop and support volunteers and volunteer led ACF Community groups to build long term power, take meaningful action on our campaigns and hold decision makers accountable on our issues.

About you!

You will demonstrate a deep commitment to, and experience in, community organising, with the ability to train, motivate and mentor people and groups to take meaningful action under our national strategy.

You achieve this through use of exceptional written communication skills, and a strong understanding of how to use digital organising tools including Nation Builder, Slack and Zoom.

You are a committed team player, and you can collaborate, set and deliver outcomes as part of team.

Finally, you love nature and you are excited to bring your skills and experience to support the amazing work ACF is doing to change the story, build people power and fix the system so we can keep on enjoying life in this beautiful country.

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 10.5%
• 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 on our website.

Applications are accepted through our website and should include a cover letter introducing yourself and a resume outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the role, addressed to Maryanne Stuart, Lead Organiser.

Want to have a chat before you click send? You can contact Maryanne on 0406 460 683 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 People & Culture Specialist, Kaz Kershaw, on 0422 657 242.

A position description is attached.

We can’t wait to hear from you!

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.