Protecting Australia's Nature—Pew's conservation work in Australia aims to protect the continent's exceptional biodiversity. In 2007, Pew began its conservation work in Australia, and as our program matured, we formed partnerships with First Nations communities and local conservation partners to advance place-based protections. Central to our work with First Nations people is ensuring equity in delivering our conservation objectives and program goals and supporting the growth of Indigenous-led conservation.
The Environment Program at The Pew Charitable Trusts has been a major force for more than 30 years in engaging the public and policy makers about the causes, consequences, and solutions to some of the world's most pressing environmental challenges. Our environment work spans all seven continents with more than 250 professionals working at the local, national, and international levels to reduce the scope and severity of global environmental problems, such as the erosion of large natural ecosystems that contain a great part of the world's remaining biodiversity, and the destruction of the marine environment. Pew's global environmental program focuses on science‐based, nonpartisan, and sustainable solutions to help protect the planet and people. We work in partnership with governments, Indigenous rights holders, intergovernmental organizations, non‐governmental organizations, local stakeholders, scientists, and other researchers to advance public policy so that nature and communities can thrive.
Position Overview
The Senior Associate is a vital member of Pew's Protecting Australia's Nature national 30 by 30 campaign. Reporting to the Manager, 30 by 30, the Senior Associate plays a key role in coordinating campaign activity across partner organisations and supporting the delivery of a cohesive, high‐impact national campaign. Working closely with alliance partners, the Senior Associate helps ensure consistent messaging, aligned strategies, and smooth collaboration across multiple organisations. The role also provides essential support for advocacy efforts including preparing materials, coordinating engagement with decision-makers, and ensuring that community mobilisation, digital outreach, and partner activities reinforce the campaign's advocacy objectives. This position is located in a remote home office in Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia.
Responsibilities
* Foster a work environment that inspires excellence, values impact, encourages transparency, builds mutual trust and respect, embraces and values diversity, and is collaborative, caring and compassionate.
* Coordinate community outreach work including building relationships with relevant community leaders and individuals, community media outlets, and other opportunities for personal engagement.
* Organise community events and information stalls in target areas to help engage supporters and promote campaign key messages.
* Assist with the development of campaign strategy and the coordination of regular engagement between campaign team members across the partner organisations.
* Develop and implement online communications and supporter acquisition and engagement plans in consultation with other team members.
* Produce, distribute, and promote campaign materials in consultation with other team members and campaign partners.
* Generate, manage, and promote content across digital platforms including the campaign website and social media in consultation with other team members.
* Manage contractors within defined budgets.
* Organise volunteer recruitment and management.
* Support lobbying and negotiations with stakeholders and political decision makers.
* Participate in activities that support program and Pew-wide objectives.
Requirements
* Minimum of an undergraduate degree in a relevant field or equivalent work experience.
* At least 4 years of experience in a similar role.
* Proven experience in establishing and maintaining relevant partnerships across a broad spectrum of organisations and individuals.
* Capacity to communicate with influence, particularly within a collaborative context.
* Demonstrated experience liaising with government and key stakeholders for specified outcomes within tight timeframes.
* Experience in planning, coordinating, and leading initiatives/projects.
* Demonstrated experience successfully managing events, preferably for not-for-profit organisations.
* Demonstrated communications, media/PR experience; skilled at staying on message.
* Demonstrated experience in administration, meeting coordination, and reporting.
* Experience in advocacy with the Federal Government would be highly regarded.
Key Attributes And Preferred Experience
* Develops and manages productive and collaborative relationships.
* Works effectively with colleagues and leverages a variety of technical systems to advance complex projects to successful completion with measurable results.
* A primary focus on achieving campaign outcomes.
* Skilled at informing and influencing internal and external audiences through written and oral communications.
Travel
This position requires domestic and occasional international travel for work purposes.
Work Authorization
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the country for which they are seeking employment without visa sponsorship.
Salary Range
$80,200 AUD – $89,600 AUD. The salary range represents a reasonable estimate of the annual salary based on Pew's commitment to provide equitable and market-competitive pay. The actual salary offered will take into consideration many factors including but not limited to job-related knowledge, skills and experience, internal pay equity, and business need.
Pew is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, ethnicity, gender, or any other protected characteristics.
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