Campaigner

The Wilderness Society is an equal opportunity employer that places great importance on the principles of nonviolence and consensus decision-making.

Job Title Campaigner
Employer The Wilderness Society Newcastle Inc.
Department Campaigns
Location 21 Gordon Avenue, Hamilton 2303
Salary $61,901 Pro Rata
Level 4
Hours 22.5 per week
Tenure 12 Months
Terms and conditions As per our Multi Enterprise Agreement
Reports to Campaign Manager

The position
The position will be focused on providing a capacity boost in the long-running campaign to protect the Pilliga forest from coal seam gas mining. This will be achieved through collaborating with existing networks; eNGOs and local groups, including diverse alliances of farmers and Gamilaraay people working on the issue. It will involve applying political and media experience in campaigns, public communication, scientific investigation, policy engagement and advocacy.

Organisational Unit Function
Campaigning
Develop and implement campaign strategies to achieve set goals.
Conduct scientific, policy and business analysis to inform campaigns.
Political lobbying efforts.
Corporate engagement efforts and strategy.
Campaign alliance building and networking.
Media engagement.
Generating compelling campaign stories.
Engaging our volunteers, members and supporters.

Reporting Relationships
This role reports to the Campaign Manager.

Selection Criteria
Essential
Commitment to The Wilderness Society values.
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines and work well under pressure.
Strategic and innovative approaches to problem solving.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Understanding of environmental regulatory frameworks and a capacity to engage in official processes, including preparing formal submissions.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and experience in producing campaign materials for a variety of audiences.
A minimum 2 years experience in campaigning or demonstrably similar roles; including campaign planning, media, lobbying, research and analysis.

Desirable
Current licence and willingness to drive to remote locations in North West NSW.
Scientific qualifications; ecology, hydrology, biology, environmental science etc.
Skills and experience in community organising and in group facilitation and/or training.
Experience working with First Nations people, and/or any other non-peer demographic.
Confidence in public speaking.