The Opportunity

You will play a key role in delivering high-quality, strategic and audience-focused communications that strengthen AMCS’ fossil fuels campaigns, increase public engagement, and supports the achievement of policy and mobilisation objectives.

Who are We?

The Australian Marine Conservation Society (AMCS) is the voice for Australia’s ocean. We are Australia’s leading ocean conservation organisation and one of the founding members of Australia’s conservation movement.

We are a community of ocean and coastal lovers across the nation, working to protect our precious marine wildlife and secure healthy seas. As an independent charity, our team of expert advocates and campaigners works daily to safeguard Australia’s ocean and coasts.

Find out more about us here https://www.marineconservation.org.au/about/ 

The Role Details:

Location: Sydney (Gadigal) Melbourne (Naarm) or Brisbane (Meanjin)

Employment type: Permanent Full Time commencing as soon as possible

Salary: $88,809 - $101,607 per annum plus superannuation (12.5%).

Hours: Full-time, 38 hours per week (1.0 FTE)

What you’ll bring

Commitment to upholding AMCS’ values and a passion for protecting our oceans and marine life.

• Tertiary qualifications in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing or a related field.
• Minimum of two years’ experience in developing and implementing successful communications strategies, ideally within campaigning, advocacy or not-for-profit environments.
• Proven experience in direct marketing through CRM platforms (e.g. Salesforce, Marketing Cloud).
• Demonstrated ability to secure media coverage by pitching proactively and reacting rapidly to breaking news opportunities.
• Strong digital communications skills, including experience with social media management, website content publishing (e.g. WordPress), and coordination of multimedia production.
• Demonstrated ability to produce engaging content and campaign collateral that communicates complex messages clearly.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects, competing deadlines, and deliver high-quality work under pressure.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to tailor messaging for different audiences and collaborate effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders.

Next Steps

To submit your application please click 'Apply Now' by the closing date.

AMCS is a non-partisan organisation committed to providing equal employment opportunities and building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, LGBTIQA+ people, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia, including Australian or New Zealand citizenship, permanent residency, or hold a valid visa with ongoing work rights.

For any enquiries about this position, contact us at [email protected] using the subject line: Campaign Communications Specialist - Fossil Fuels - Melbourne / Sydney / Brisbane enquiry via EthicalJobs.