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Program Manager - Clean State
Are you an experienced leader wanting to make a difference in the most defining issue of our time? We are searching for a talented leader with a track record of success to drive transformative action on climate change in Western Australia.
POSITION SUMMARY
We are looking for a driven, strategic, and dynamic leader, ready to take this highly successful program to the next level. Their central mission will be to lead the Clean State program team to drive broad-based mainstream support for action on climate change in one of the world’s most energy-intensive economies.
You will be responsible for managing a high-impact, committed, and results-driven team of staff and volunteers, and delivering a program that includes strategic communications, stakeholder engagement, community and government relations that delivers broad-based, mainstream support for action on climate change in Western Australia.
KEY DETAILS
- Location: The position is based in West Perth, Western Australia. We are open to considering remote/flexible working arrangements or assisting in relocation for the right candidate.
- Salary guide: $100,000 - 110,000 p/a + super, dependent on skills and experience
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Work with the Programs Director and key campaign partners to lead the development of compelling strategies that support campaign goals
- Build collaborative relationships with stakeholders to achieve campaign objectives
- Act as a spokesperson for Clean State in the media and events
SELECTION CRITERIA
Essential
- Demonstrated track record of success in strategic communications and project management
- Personal drive to make change and achieve results, with the ability to work under pressure and manage complex stakeholder interests
- Demonstrated success in developing strategic partnerships and relationships with a broad range of stakeholder groups
- Experience in managing a high-performing team
Desirable
- An understanding of climate change policy, economics and politics, especially at the State level here in Western Australia
- An understanding of advocacy, particularly around climate change and related issues
To apply, head to our listing on Ethical Jobs or Seek.
We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQA+ people, a diverse range of genders, people with disability and others with diverse experiences to apply for this opportunity.
Do not hesitate to reach out to us at [email protected] using the subject line: Program Manager - Clean State for any questions you may have about the role.
Program Manager - Nature
THE ROLE
The Program Manager (Nature) will help accelerate CCWA's work to progress the actions needed to protect and restore nature in Western Australia and support nature as a climate solution.
Working with our Programs Director, you will devise and execute strategies to increase awareness and concern about the decline of Australia’s natural world, build support for the solutions we need to protect and restore nature amongst communities, governments and businesses, and activate everyday Western Australians to advocate for nature.
WHO WE ARE
The Conservation Council of WA (CCWA) is Western Australia’s leading not-for-profit environment group, with a history of running strategic, people-powered campaigns that win action on climate change and improved environmental outcomes.
KEY DETAILS
- Hours: Full-time (part-time considered for the right candidate)
- Location: The position is based in West Perth, Western Australia. We are open to considering remote/flexible working arrangements or assisting in relocation for the right candidate.
- Salary guide: $100,000 - 110,000 p/a + super, dependent on skills and experience
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Design and implement impactful campaign tactics and interventions that deliver on campaign objectives
- Identify and engage trusted messengers to reach target audiences and influence decision-makers
- Proactively identify and rapidly respond to strategic reactive opportunities to further campaign objectives
- Write high-quality, evidence-based and engaging campaign briefs and communications content
- Build and maintain proactive relationships with external stakeholders and partners, including political advisors, NGOs, scientists and legal experts
- Be an effective advocate in public forums, news media, and social media
- At strategic moments assist in coordinating mobilisations that drive momentum
SELECTION CRITERIA
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- The ability to manage and prioritise competing demands, responding thoughtfully to multiple stakeholders and prioritise work
- Experience building and leading an effective team
- Demonstrated track record of success in strategic communications and project management
- Demonstrated success in developing strategic partnerships and relationships with a broad range of stakeholder groups to achieve outcomes
- Strong group work and facilitation skills and can adapt plans and processes to meet the needs of others.
- Ability to work with volunteers and supporters to achieve program goals
DESIRABLE
- A love of nature and a strong understanding of biodiversity conservation issues, or if not, are able to rapidly get across them
To apply, head to our listing on Ethical Jobs or Seek.
We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQA+ people, a diverse range of genders, people with disability and others with diverse experiences to apply for this opportunity.
Do not hesitate to reach out to us at [email protected] using the subject line: Program Manager - Nature for any questions you may have about the role
Program Manager - Citizen Science
THE ROLE
The Conservation Council of WA’s (CCWA) Citizen Science Program has been operating since 2007 and is now entering an exciting new phase of growth and development.
Working alongside our Programs Director, the Citizen Science Program Manager will be focused on developing a range of engaging and effective evidence-based programs that get community members out in nature to achieve real environmental outcomes.
WHO WE ARE
CCWA is Western Australia’s leading not-for-profit environment group, with a history of running strategic, people-powered campaigns that win action on climate change and improved environmental outcomes.
Citizen science is a research and monitoring program driven by volunteers and scientists to gather data and answer questions about real-world questions. CCWA's Citizen Science Program is designed to generate engagement at a community level and fill some of the important gaps in knowledge left by our governments, industries and research institutions. Observations can contribute to ecological research and monitoring. Outcomes from this include improved local environmental knowledge, community empowerment in decision-making processes and an increased engagement with the natural environment.
Our collaboration between scientists, graduates, students, community groups and non-government organisations enables us to achieve amazing things.
KEY DETAILS
- Hours: Full-time (part-time considered)
- Location: The position is based in West Perth, Western Australia. We are open to considering remote/flexible working arrangements or assisting in relocation for the right candidate.
- Salary guide: $100,000 - 110,000 p/a + super, dependent on skills and experience
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
The Citizen Science Program Manager will be responsible for:
- Project design and development for our Citizen Science program (including project planning and design, communications and implementation)
- Working with program partners to ensure projects are delivered, and program objectives achieved
- Identifying opportunities to grow the program, engaging partners to participate in program initiatives
- Writing high-quality, evidence-based and engaging content
- Building and maintaining proactive relationships with external stakeholders and project partners
- Being an effective advocate in public forums, news media, and social media
- Volunteer engagement and coordination
SELECTION CRITERIA
Essential
- Demonstrated project development and project management skills
- Experiencing in analysing complex scientific information and providing evidence-based insights
- Demonstrated success in developing strategic partnerships and relationships with a broad range of stakeholder groups to achieve outcomes
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work with volunteers and supporters to achieve program goals
Desirable
- Experience designing and/or delivering successful citizen science or environmental projects, outreach or communication programs
- Experience in scientific communications and report writing
- Qualifications in Environmental Science or similar
WHAT WE OFFER
CCWA is committed to creating a workplace that supports our staff to do their best work and develop professionally. To support this we offer:
- Flexible working arrangements
- Birthday leave
- Gifted leave (over Christmas and New Year)
- Access to an Employee Assistance Program
- Commitment to supporting your professional development
To apply, head to our Ethical Jobs listing.
We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQA+ people, a diverse range of genders, people with disability and others with diverse experiences to apply for this opportunity.
Do not hesitate to reach out to us at [email protected] using the subject line: Program Manager - Citizen Science enquiry via EthicalJobs, for any questions you may have about the role.
Community Organisers x 3
SUMMARY
Our campaigns team is looking to grow and recruit into a number of exciting roles. We have an ambitious agenda, and we are looking for experienced, skilled, and dynamic staff who are passionate about working with communities to drive change.
THE ROLE
The Community Organisers work within the organising team to build grassroots power by leading the implementation of a strategy that will increase the number of people involved, leaders trained, and engagement of people with influence to achieve our advocacy goals. We are currently recruiting organisers for our fossil fuels and climate-related work (gas campaign and Clean State).
KEY DETAILS
- Work location: Perth (Currently in the process of relocating to a new office in West Perth)
- Grade: SACS Award – Level 3
- Salary (FTE): $64,500 – $70,000 per annum + superannuation, determined by relevant experience
- Hours: Full time including a requirement to work outside of normal work hours at times (part-time considered)
As an organiser you will be responsible for:
- Volunteer recruitment, retention, training and leadership development
- Training volunteers to take leadership and organise on-ground campaign activities to deliver key organising and campaign objectives under strategic direction. These activities may include but are not limited to distributed events, stalls, phone banking, door knocking, MP meetings and actions, mobilisation events and rallies.
- Developing and adapting training materials that meet volunteers’ needs, expectations and existing experience levels.
- Engagement with different stakeholder groups, including local government and businesses.
- Attending and facilitating volunteer meetings, events and training in the field where required.
- Drafting high-quality event materials, creative collateral and supporter communications.
- Participating in a strong team culture of experimentation, innovation, evaluation and learning.
- Working constructively within the organising team to execute its strategy and meet its goals.
- Data management and administration.
YOU WILL BE SOMEONE WHO IS:
- Passionate about creating social change, especially building people-power to help drive a just transition to address climate change.
- Has strong digital skills and a willingness to learn new technologies, and thrives in a fast-paced environment.
- Has excellent interpersonal skills, including active listening and meaningful conversations.
- Cares deeply about supporting others to step up into leadership.
- Ambitious and excited about scale - knowing that we need to do more, faster and bigger than ever before.
- Are nimble with a can-do attitude and come up with creative solutions to tricky situations.
BONUS POINTS FOR:
- Experience building strong and diverse communities of volunteers
- Prior experience working with volunteers
- Experience in copywriting or persuasive email writing
- Experience in planning creative actions
- Experience with NationBuilder
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
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If these criteria speak to you, you could be the perfect person for the job. Formal education, qualifications and extensive experience matter less to us than a positive attitude, initiative and willingness to learn.
To apply, head to our Ethical Jobs advertisement.
We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQA+ people, a diverse range of genders, people with disability and others with diverse experiences to apply for this opportunity.
Do not hesitate to reach out to us at [email protected] using the subject line: Community Organiser enquiry, for any questions you may have about the roles or CCWA.
Membership & Administration Officer
ABOUT CCWA
The Conservation Council of Western Australia (CCWA) is the state's foremost not-for-profit, non-government conservation and environment organisation. Since 1967, CCWA has been a prominent and forthright voice for conservation, working directly with community groups, the government, various industries, media and political parties to promote a more sustainable WA and to protect our natural environment.
ABOUT YOU
Are you looking for a change? Ever been involved with a conservation organisation before? Here's your chance to make a difference as we are seeking an enthusiastic and vibrant person with multiple skill sets to support our growing team and its members across WA.
ABOUT THE JOB
- First point of contact for members and customers
- Managing the membership database and all correspondence
- Coordinating various e-mail boxes
- Undertaking reception duties and mail management
- Banking and financial assistance
- Fundraising activity support
- Travel and booking arrangements
- Control and manage office supplies
- Manage various registers
- Supports the Senior Leadership Team and Programs
- Other general duties as required
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
- 2 to 3 years of experience in a similar position
- Certificate in Administration or similar
- Strong communication and inter-personal skills
- Good administrative and organisational skills
- Well developed computer skills using various products
- Adaptable to technology and able to use office equipment
- Great telephone mannerism, pleasant disposition and willingness to help others
- Valid WA Drivers Licence, National Police Clearance Certificate and COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate
BENEFITS
- Flexible working hours subject to business requirements
- Employee Assistance Program
- Working with a variety of exciting and fun teams
- Contributing towards improvements and making a difference
- Participating and supporting various campaigns and events
- Getting involved in our fundraising activities
- Great location and close to public transport
To apply, head to our Seek listing.
Enquiries to [email protected] for a full Position Description, or call us on (08) 9420 7266.