Animals Australia works tirelessly to protect the most abused and defenceless animals in our society. Our award-winning national campaigns and unique investigative work have awakened millions to the cruel practices of factory farming, live animal export and live baiting in the greyhound industry, while pressuring industry and government to take much needed action. Each victory for animals is underpinned by a strong and proactive supporter base

THE ROLE

Our vision to create a kinder, more compassionate and respectful world for all living beings is bold and ambitious. To achieve this vision we need to inspire changed thinking about our relationship with animals on a global scale. Working in this space we encourage a learning mindset at all levels of the organisation, across all roles.

As part of our Campaigns team, the Veg Advocate will work closely with the Veg Programs Lead to create veg awareness initiatives and communications that inspire and support people to embrace a plant-based life.

This includes applying your passion for plant-based food and advocacy to:

• Create and develop high quality, relevant content that inspires and empowers audiences.
• Support the Veg Programs Lead to ensure veg promotion assets are current and effective. Present new and innovative ideas and initiatives.
• Maintain and manage relationships with aligned companies to promote veg advocacy, as well as identifying and recommendation other potential partnerships.

SKILLS REQUIRED

You’ll excel in this role if you have a passion for plant-based food and advocacy and empowering people with the knowledge of how their food choices can help create a kinder, healthier and more sustainable world.

Importantly you can show:

• An alignment to our vision and values
• Strong understanding of plant-based food, the global food system and effective veg advocacy
• Outstanding communication skills with proven success in developing written communications for a variety of audiences and mediums
• Openminded – with a willingness to challenge your own thinking – to get the best outcomes for animals.

OTHER ATTRIBUTES THAT WILL HELP YOU STAND OUT

• Basic HTML for content formatting.
• Understanding of SEO strategies.
• Experience using Adobe suite (Photoshop, Dreamweaver).
• Experience developing and/or editing short-form videos for social media.

Please refer to the attached position description for a full outline of the role and what we’re looking for.

WHAT ANIMALS AUSTRALIA CAN OFFER YOU

Aside from the opportunity to bring about real change for animals, we offer:

• A fun, supportive, and hardworking environment
• Generous leave provisions including Companion Animal Carer’s and Compassionate leave
• Flexibility! Note that we’re currently working fully/almost entirely remotely
• Wellbeing Program including a customised Employee Assistance Program, discounted private health insurance and Wellbeing Leave
• A commitment to personal and professional development

WHAT SHOULD I INCLUDE IN MY APPLICATION?

If you share our vision of a world where kindness, compassion, and respect extend to all living beings, apply now, and complete the application as detailed below:

• Please attach a cover letter - this helps us understand a little more about who you are and what inspires you.
• Your current resume - this should include the job title, name of organisation, period of employment and details of work experience starting from present to the past.
• In a separate document, complete the application task attached.

For further information on the role, please contact Charlotte, People and Culture Coordinator, via email to [email protected], using the subject line: Veg Advocate enquiry via EthicalJobs.