About us

The Clean Energy Council is the peak body for the renewable energy and energy storage industry in Australia. We represent and work with hundreds of leading businesses operating in solar, wind, hydro, bioenergy, energy storage, hydrogen and emerging technologies along with thousands of solar and battery storage installers and Approved Solar Retailers.

Our Values

At the Clean Energy Council, it is important we live our values of Integrity, Collaboration, Leadership, People Focused and Service Excellence every day in the way we work.

About the role

This is an exciting role for a Media Officer to enhance our organisation's advocacy and campaign capacity to promote the Clean Energy Council's role in Australia to become a global clean energy superpower. The position will create and monitor public relations campaigns and build relationships with key internal and external stakeholders to develop and implement various campaign and advocacy initiatives.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting the development of the Public Affairs strategy to promote the Clean Energy Councils programs and initiatives.
• Collaboratively working with a range of stakeholders to develop and deliver media plans and products including writing and distributing media releases and other campaign collateral in line with the Public Affairs strategy.
• Developing and refreshing media collateral to support Clean Energy Council Events.
• Monitoring and evaluating media coverage and campaign activity across multiple platforms and managing media enquiry and responses.
• Developing and maintaining relationship with key stakeholders, including media representatives, to build awareness of the Clean Energy Council’s work activity and objectives and to uphold the Clean Energy Council’s reputation and policy position.

About you

As an experienced professional you will have a passion for all things media. You will enjoy collaborating with others to plan and develop relevant content and will have a desire to work for a values driven organisation and demonstrate a strong interest in the clean energy sector. With an established network of media professionals you will work to educate and inform across multiple platforms and respond to ongoing enquiry. Qualifications in media, public relations, journalism, or communications will be highly regarded.

Benefits

Significant growth in the clean energy sector is leading to new career opportunities for talented professionals. There are many reasons to explore our value proposition and what we offer. Here are just a few:

• Strong capital investment in the industry, which is leading to growth.
• Pride in your work and that you contribute to a clean energy future.
• Good work-life balance and flexible work arrangements.
• Paid parental leave.
• Five additional paid days off pa.
• Excellent learning & development opportunities.
• Work with enthusiastic, passionate people.

Diversity & Inclusion

The Clean Energy Council is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, personal appearance, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, genetic information, or political affiliation.

The Clean Energy Council respectfully acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the Traditional Custodians of the lands and waters on which we work and live. Sovereignty has never been ceded. We acknowledge Elders, past and present, and their continuing culture and connection to Country.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are welcomed and encouraged to apply for all advertised positions.

Applications, should include a cover letter and CV and will be reviewed progressively, closing on Friday 10 March 2023.

All potential candidates must have a suitable working visa in Australia in order to apply. The successful candidate will be required to satisfactorily complete police and other background checks in accordance with CEC Policy.

Join a team of diverse individuals united by a common purpose!

Applications, should include a cover letter and CV and will be reviewed progressively.

All potential candidates must have a suitable working visa in Australia in order to apply. The successful candidate will be required to satisfactorily complete police and other background checks in accordance with CEC Policy.