ABOUT US

Green Music Australia (GMA) is the national organisation for music and the environment. With the climate crisis intensifying, we work with musicians, industry workers, and audiences to turn shared passion into collective action, harnessing the power of music to supercharge the transition to a greener, fairer world.

THE ROLE

We’re looking for an experienced, strategic Partnerships and Communications Manager to lead Green Music Australia’s external engagement, revenue development, and public voice.

Partnerships and fundraising are the core focus of this role. You’ll drive collaboration across the music industry, government, philanthropy, and the climate movement, securing opportunities that advance GMA’s mission and strengthen our financial sustainability.

You’ll also lead GMA’s communications strategy, ensuring our messaging is compelling, proactive, values-aligned, and reputationally safe.

This position suits someone who is highly relational, an excellent writer, and confident managing both opportunities and risks in a fast-moving advocacy and cultural environment. You’ll bring strong strategic nous, balancing day-to-day delivery with a clear understanding of the bigger picture.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Partnerships, Fundraising & Revenue Development (Primary Focus)

• Drive GMA’s partnerships across the music, philanthropic, climate, and government sectors, cultivating trusted relationships and forging strategic collaborations that grow our impact and financial sustainability.
• Manage the full grants lifecycle, from opportunity identification and application development to funder liaison, delivery oversight, evaluation, and acquittals.
• Prepare pitches, presentations, briefing notes, and relationship materials for meetings and advocacy.
• Act as a senior representative of GMA at sector events and meetings.

Communications, Storytelling & Reputation Management

• Develop and deliver GMA’s communications strategy, ensuring consistent, compelling, and values-aligned messaging.
• Proactively identify positive stories, milestones, and opportunities to elevate GMA’s profile.
• Manage communications-related reputational risks by identifying emerging issues early and advising on safe, strategic responses.
• Oversee the production of high-quality communications materials, including newsletters, reports, media releases, website content, and campaign collateral.
• Manage media relations and GMA’s social media presence in collaboration with other team members.

Organisational Strategy & Collaboration

• Support the CEO in strategic planning and sector positioning.
• Collaborate with team members on campaigns, events, and organisational initiatives.

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA

1. Partnerships and Engagement
Proven experience building partnerships across the music, government, environmental, nonprofit, or creative sectors, with excellent presentation and stakeholder engagement skills.

2. Grants and Fundraising
Demonstrated experience managing the full grants process, including applications, funder stewardship, delivery oversight, reporting, and acquittals.

3. Communications and Storytelling
Outstanding communication and copywriting skills, with the ability to craft compelling, values-aligned messages for diverse audiences.

4. Strategic Thinking and Judgement
Strong strategic nous with the ability to balance immediate priorities with long-term vision and identify reputational risks and opportunities.

5. Project Management
Excellent organisational and coordination skills, with experience managing multiple priorities and deadlines.

6. Environmental and Cultural Insight
Sound understanding of environmental issues and the role of culture in driving social change.

7. Collaboration and Initiative
Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively, exercising sound judgement and initiative.

HOURS & CONTRACT

This is a 0.8 FTE position, ideally based in Sydney, reporting to the Chief Executive Officer.

The contract will commence in January 2026, with the exact start date negotiable.

We offer a collaborative, impact-driven work environment with flexible arrangements and a supportive, creative team culture.

Apply now! 

We strongly encourage First Nations people, people with disabilities, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to apply, even if you don’t meet every criterion.

We request no agency contact, please.

A position description is attached.