ABOUT US

Conservation Council of Western Australia (CCWA) is the state’s foremost not-for-profit, non-government conservation and environment organisation. CCWA is the voice for conservation and works with the government, media, industry, community groups, and political parties to promote a more sustainable WA and to protect our natural environment.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

The Senior Campaigner is responsible for:

• Working collaboratively with the Go Beyond Gas campaign team and others to implement strategic campaigns designed to move WA towards strong climate action including by preventing new gas developments.
• Using high level knowledge of climate issues and campaign approaches to assist in meeting core campaign objectives.
• Being highly attuned to political, industry and community developments and synthesising news and its implications for discussion and strategic consideration within the team.
• Working with the Fossil Fuel Program manager and coordinator to identify research and information gaps and develop plans to fill them.
• Providing operational support to the Fossil Fuel program team on an as needed basis.
• Exercising initiative and judgement in strategy development, campaign planning and implementation, working closely with the program manager and others.
• Setting priorities, planning and organising your own work and supporting task setting and collaboration with others working on the campaign - particularly campaigners and organisers.
• Supporting the drafting of copy and providing other writing support for CCWA communications (e.g., blog posts, website content, editorials, social media content, brochures, flyers, reports).
• Promoting awareness of campaigns (including events) with CCWA members, supporters and the public.
• Building strong relationships with relevant stakeholders to deliver campaign objectives.
• Attending team meetings to discuss campaign opportunities, priorities and objectives.
• Participating in objective setting and performance management.
• Participating in special projects to improve processes, tools, systems and organisation.
• Other duties as required.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

• Two years or more experience as a campaigner.
• High level communication, interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence and ability to communicate appropriately and effectively.
• Ability to work in a highly collaborative internal and external environment.
• High level analytical skills including the ability to identify emerging issues in public policy debate and understand their impact.
• High level experience in strategy development, tactic implementation, communications and logistics required to deliver effective campaigns.
• Demonstrated experience in or commitment to working with various stakeholders that are impacted by or have an influence on campaign outcomes.
• Knowledge and awareness of First Nation people’s cultural traditions, histories and protocols, and the diversity of their circumstances.

ESSENTIAL

A love of nature and commitment to climate action.

• Valid and current Western Australian Drivers License.
• National Police Clearance Certificate.

DESIRABLE

A strong understanding of climate change and the emissions and nature impacts of the WA gas industry, or if not, an ability to rapidly get across them.

• Working With Children’s Check.
• Relevant higher education qualifications.

KEY DETAILS

• Hours: Full-Time (37.5 hours per week, 1.0 FTE). Part-time or flexible work arrangements will be considered.
• Location: Based in West Perth, Western Australia.
• Salary: Social and Community Services (WA) Interim Award ($89,449 pa to $93,214 pa, pro-rata part-time) + superannuation.

Initial enquires via e-mail to [email protected] using the subject line: Senior Campaigner - Fossil Fuels Program enquiry via EthicalJobs.

We encourage First Nations people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTIAQ+ people, a diverse range of genders, people with disability and others with diverse experiences to apply for this opportunity. We are continually working on becoming a better and more inclusive workplace.