• Part-time (0.6 FTE), 2 year contract
• Location: Greater Blue Mountains region (hybrid work from home + Katoomba office + occasional field site visits)
• Salary: $85,000–$105,000 + super (pro rata, commensurate with experience)

Ready to use your communication skills to drive real impact for wildlife?

We’re looking for a talented Communications Manager to help us amplify science and tell stories that inspire action. At Science for Wildlife, we’re a high-impact not-for-profit focused on conserving our native wildlife and the places we all call home. We undertake applied scientific research across a range of disciplines to ensure evidence-based and effective conservation outcomes, while also engaging the community to build stewardship and local capacity for conservation.

About the Role

Help science empower wildlife conservation

Are you passionate about turning complex scientific stories into compelling, accessible narratives? Do you want your work to contribute directly to protecting wildlife and preserving ecosystems? Join us as our Communications Manager and use your storytelling superpowers to inspire action and drive change.

In this role, you’ll lead the way in developing and delivering communications that amplify our science, connect with communities, and enhance our visibility and conservation impact. Your words will reach policymakers, partners, donors, and the public, ensuring our mission doesn’t just stay in the field or the lab, but gets embedded into action.

This role is for you if you:

• Love translating science into stories that spark curiosity, shift perspectives, or move people to act.
• You’re a natural communicator who enjoys crafting content across digital, print, and media formats and seeing it land with impact
• You care deeply about wildlife, conservation, and the role science plays in solving real-world problems
• Thrive on working independently in a small, supportive and impact-driven team
• Enjoy working closely with scientists, stakeholders, and community members
• Want to use your talents to protect Australia’s unique wildlife and landscapes

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Developing and implementing communication strategies and campaigns
• Creating content for media, website, social media, partners, and donors
• Working with our team to develop and deliver program-related content
• Coordinating media opportunities and preparing media releases
• Supporting community and donor engagement through storytelling and design
• Working with researchers, including attending occasional field trips
• Managing communications tools, digital platforms, and media assets

What you’ll bring to the team

• Excellent writing and storytelling skills, including the ability to communicate science clearly to diverse audiences
• Strategic communication mindset and experience in digital content and campaign delivery
• Skills in media engagement, social media, and content production (e.g. Canva, CRM systems, Mailchimp, Meta)
• A strong eye for design and attention to brand consistency
• Strong project management and collaboration skills

What we offer

• A meaningful role where your work supports real-world conservation outcomes
• A flexible hybrid working model, including work from home and in our Katoomba office
• Opportunities to collaborate directly with researchers and ecologists in the field
• A passionate and supportive team environment
• Salary of $85,000–$105,000 + super (pro-rata), depending on experience

Location and logistics

Location:

NSW-based in the Blue Mountains region. You’ll work remotely plus attend meetings in Katoomba, meet with local stakeholder organisations, and visit field sites with our science team.

Apply

Please visit our website to apply. You will find a full Position Description and application details on our website via the "Apply Now" button.

Submit your CV and a cover letter detailing how you meet the criteria.

Early applications are encouraged, interviews may begin before the closing date.