• Position Objective: To support the communications, media and engagement activities and associated goals of the Great Eastern Ranges
• Status: Part-time (3 days per week, 22.8 hours), 12-month contract role with potential for renewal
• Salary package: $82,000 pa pro rata plus super
• Location: NSW preferred but other locations in eastern Australia will be considered for the right candidate
• Reporting: Reports to the Head of Communications & Partnerships
• Staff Reporting: None
• Key Relationships:
  
  • Internal: GER core team, GER Board Members
  • External: Partners and stakeholders (including GER regional leads) involved in the development and delivery of projects
• Travel requirements: Some travel within Australia will be required (subject to budget being available)

About the Great Eastern Ranges

The Great Eastern Ranges (GER) brings people together to protect, connect and restore healthy landscapes across 3,600km of eastern Australia.

Since 2007, we have been working with our partners to stem the loss of native wildlife and their habitats, provide natural solutions to the climate, biodiversity and health crisis, protect precious natural resources, and ensure thriving, resilient landscapes and ecosystems for nature and people.

Today, we are one of the world’s largest conservation initiatives, delivering impressive environmental, health, cultural and socio-economic benefits across eastern Australia through our extensive network of local, regional, and national partners.

To learn more, visit www.ger.org.au.

About the Position

This position is a hands-on role best suited to an expert storyteller and capable communications all-rounder who can support GER’s communications, media and engagement activities. Key responsibilities of the role include building GER’s brand and audience, crafting engaging stories for print and digital channels, organising webinars and face-to-face events, and supporting the organisation’s fundraising goals.

Reporting to the Head of Communications & Partnerships, the position will work closely with the GER core team, regional leads and funding partners to meet key identified goals and deliver on agreed milestones.

Roles and responsibilities

• Develop and implement communications strategies and campaigns that support GER’s short- and long-term goals, and meet project and partner deliverables.
• Identify, plan and craft engaging content and graphics to build the GER brand and take our story beyond niche audiences. This includes writing media releases, web articles, case studies, thought leadership pieces, enewsletters, educational content and video scripts.
• Assist with identifying and building relationships with reporters at key media outlets. This includes helping to build and maintain a media list, pitching to media, responding to and managing media requests, organising media visits and preparing people for interviews.
• Manage and produce regular content for GER’s social media channels.
• Lead the organisation and delivery of webinars and face-to-face events to showcase GER’s work, share knowledge and lessons learnt, and raise the profile of connectivity conservation.
• Maintain the GER website and assist with the development of new content, functionality, and templates.
• Help to develop and implement the organisation’s fundraising strategy.
• Assist with identifying low-bono and pro-bono media, advertising and PR partnerships that help reach new audiences and expand our reach.

Key skills and attributes:

1. Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism or marketing and/or a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in a similar role.
2. Strong verbal and written communications skills with the proven ability to craft inspiring, plain English content that effectively engages a diverse audience across multiple platforms.
3. Proven ability to write and pitch media releases, identify relevant media contacts and outlets, and maintain a media list.
4. Proven experience in organising and delivering successful online and face-to-face events.
5. Ability to plan and prioritise tasks to meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
6. Proactive, self-motivated worker with strong attention to detail.
7. The capacity to work well both independently and as part of a team.
8. Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills with the ability to build rapport with a diverse range of stakeholders.
9. Relevant qualifications and/or experience working or volunteering for an environmental organisation. Candidates who can demonstrate a thorough background knowledge of the environment and conservation will also be considered.
10. Proficient in Adobe Photoshop (or similar photo editing software such as Canva) and Wordpress (or other similar content management system). Experience using Adobe Illustrator, Indesign and/or Adobe Premier (or other video editing software) will be highly regarded.

HOW TO APPLY:

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No application closing date. We will interview suitable applicants as they come in so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible if you are interested in the role.

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