• Lead our national campaign to transition Australia from being the world’s largest exporter of coal and gas to clean energy
• Permanent position with a salary of $85,298.53 per annum plus 10% superannuation and great working conditions!
• Come and experience our award winning organisational 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, Tasmania’s forests or koalas snoozing in big old trees, 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 Climate Change Campaigner – Exports, will develop and implement campaigns on climate change, driving a rapid clean energy transformation in Australia. The focus of this position will be to lead ACF’s campaign from the world’s largest exporter of coal and gas to an export superpower in clean energy and manufacturing.

View the full job description here.

About you!

You are passionate about Australia taking strong action on climate change.

You have worked as an advocate across the political spectrum and the business sector, and you understand how to influence decision makers to create change.

You can speak the language of decision makers across the political spectrum and business, as well as with stakeholders and communities most impacted by the transition from fossil fuel to clean energy exports.

You can quickly get your head around complex new technologies that can make Australia an export superpower in energy and manufacturing like hydrogen, green steel, and aluminium.

If this is you, we want to hear from you! Don’t miss this exciting opportunity.

Apply Now!

Submit your application including your resume and a cover letter (addressing the key selection criteria outlined in the job description) combined in one document (word or PDF) to Gavan McFadzean, Program Manager: Climate & Energy by clicking Apply Now.

Applicants may be contact to progress to the next stage of recruitment prior to the close date, so get in early - we want to hear from you!

ACF is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants. We actively encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from CALD backgrounds, LGBTIQA+ people, people with disability and others who have diverse experiences of our world to apply for this opportunity. 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.

A position description is attached.