• Job No.: 665307
• Location: Melbourne CBD
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Duration: 12-month fixed-term appointment
• Remuneration: $100,173 - $109,871 pa HEW Level 07 (plus 17% employer superannuation)
• Amplify your impact at a world top 50 University
• Join our inclusive, collaborative community
• Be surrounded by extraordinary ideas - and the people who discover them

The Opportunity

Are you ready to be a voice for change? Climateworks Centre is seeking a Senior Writer and Editor to craft compelling narratives that inspire action and drive the climate agenda forward.

Join us and play a pivotal role in our mission to bridge the gap between climate research and real-world action. As a Senior Writer and Editor, you will:

• Craft influential content that resonates with diverse audiences, from media pieces to digital storytelling
• Translate complex research into engaging stories that captivate and inform
• Surge capacity for writing, editing, and proofreading, ensuring our message is clear, consistent, and impactful
• Collaborate with a dynamic team to highlight Climateworks’ groundbreaking work and amplify our voice during key external moments
• Guide our experts in distilling their insights into powerful messages that align with our strategic communication goals

This role is more than a job; it’s an opportunity to make a difference. With your expertise in our team, we can elevate our storytelling and production, uphold our reputation, and influence the global conversation on climate action.

Apply now to become a part of our dedicated team, where your words will not just tell a story but will spark the change we need for a sustainable future.

About Monash University

At Monash, work feels different. There’s a sense of belonging, from contributing to something groundbreaking – a place where great things happen.

We value difference and diversity, and welcome and celebrate everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. That’s why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.

Learn more about Monash.

Be part of our story. Work with us to #ChangeIt.

Monash avidly supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments. This includes supporting parents.

To Apply

Please click "Apply Now" and submit a current copy of your resume along with a cover letter in which you address how you meet the key selection criteria. For instructions on how to apply, please refer to 'How to apply for Monash Jobs'.

Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodiverse people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.

Should you require any specific support or adjustments throughout the recruitment process and beyond, please get in touch at hr-recruitment@monash.edu using the subject line: Senior Writer and Editor - Climateworks Centre enquiry via EthicalJobs and we'll be happy to assist.

Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks required for the role, as determined by the University.

Enquiries: Ms Bri Hudson, External Communications, Climateworks Centre, +61 3 9903 9419

Position Description: Senior Writer and Editor