Position Summary

Lock the Gate is seeking an experienced & proactive campaigner to coordinate the organisation’s work on greenhouse gas emissions from coal mines and gasfields in Queensland. The position requires a candidate who is used to working in a fast-paced environment, with broad experience in driving campaigns and influencing policy development. The role includes a primary focus on collaborating with allies and supporters to deliver policy reform that reduces emissions from Queensland’s coal and gas sectors. This person is a coalition-builder and facilitator of diverse networks to empower action.

The Role

We are at critical moment in energy debates around the world where rapid decarbonisation is needed to urgently reduce greenhouse gas emissions to avoid catastrophic climate change.

In Queensland, there are no limits on direct emissions of greenhouse gases from coal and gas mines, limited monitoring and reporting, and plans for vast expansions and new projects that will dramatically increase emissions across the state, making it impossible to meet 2030 climate targets. Increasing fossil fuel sector emissions also shifts the burden of emissions reductions disproportionately on to other sectors like agriculture and transport.

This role will be responsible for building a network of diverse allies seeking reductions in resource sector emissions, and prosecuting the case for policy reforms to reduce emissions and improve monitoring and reporting. It will engage with experts to ensure the best quality science on emissions reduction, engage government departments and parliamentarians on reform opportunities, and engage with supporters to build strong pressure to deliver the reforms needed.

The role can be based in Brisbane or elsewhere in Queensland.

Skills Required:

Essential Skills:

• Demonstrated experience in developing campaign strategy, recognising campaign opportunities and carrying out a variety of campaign tactics
• Strong policy background with Queensland legislative frameworks
• Advocacy experience in a complex environmental policy space
• Technical understanding of emissions reductions issues
• Ability to develop productive relationships with diverse stakeholders and experience in coordinating strong collaborations
• Outstanding organisational skills and experience in managing people, logistics and events
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work individually and as part of a team
• A commitment to kindness, compassion and genuine collaboration in teamwork and conflict resolution.

Desirable Skills:

• Recent familiarity with the national energy and gas debate
• Experience in research
• Demonstrated ability to work with the media and be a media spokesperson
• Experience in relevant data management software
• Experience in coordinating teams and supporting the work of team members

Responsibilities include:

• Building a powerful campaign to achieve policy reforms on regulation of coal and gas emissions
• Conducting outreach and engagement to collaborate with relevant stakeholders on implications of continued resource industry emission increases
• Cultivating strong working relationships with coalition partners, Government, and media
• Engaging with relevant departments and ministers about proposed emissions reforms for fossil fuel sector
• Collaborating with allies on campaigns on specific major emitter project proposals
• Engaging supporters and building the base of constituents concerned about the issue
• Working with the communications team to identify, communicate and amplify stories.

Lock the Gate is an equal opportunity employer. Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

To submit your application, click Apply Now.

You can contact John Russell at [email protected], using the subject line: Emissions Reform Campaigner enquiry via EthicalJobs, if you have any questions.