ABOUT US:

The Conservation Council of Western Australia (CCWA) is the leading not-for-profit environment group in Western Australia, with a history of running strategic, people-powered campaigns that win action on climate change and improved environmental outcomes.

Our vision: a flourishing natural environment and a safe climate valued by everyone.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Better Climate is a key program within the CCWA that works to build support for climate action through strong and strategic partnerships and collaboration; the promotion of transition strategies; and targeted community organising.

The Better Climate Program Manager will lead CCWA’s Better Climate program. Working with the Executive Director and Campaign Director, you will devise and implement a powerful program of work to promote realistic and ambitious energy transition strategies with clear socio-economic and environmental benefits; develop strong and effective partnerships; and build support for climate action in WA.

KEY DETAILS:

Location: The position is based in West Perth, Western Australia.

Hours: Full-Time (part-time considered for the right candidate, minimum of 0.8 FTE)

Salary guide: $105,000 - 110,000 p/a + super, dependent on skills and experience

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Build and maintain proactive relationships with external stakeholders and partners, including NGOs, unions, industry groups and policy experts.
• Be an effective advocate in public forums, news media, and social media.
• Oversee the development and promotion of realistic and ambitious energy transition strategies and solutions that provide clear socio-economic and environmental benefits.
• Lead the Better Climate team and participate in other CCWA programs and activities as required.
• Lead Better Climate’s advocacy work by engaging effectively with decision-makers to provide information and advice regarding energy transition strategies that have clear socio-economic and environmental benefits.
• Proactively identify and rapidly respond to strategic opportunities to further program objectives.
• Write high-quality, evidence-based and engaging briefs and work with CCWA media and communications manager to publish persuasive and timely content and media stories.

SELECTION CRITERIA:

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Solid understanding of principles and processes for incorporating both socio-economic and environmental factors into policy development
• Existing networks and experience working with unions, industry groups, NGOs and other relevant stakeholders
• 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 advocacy and project management
• Demonstrated success in developing strategic partnerships and relationships with a broad range of stakeholder groups
• Strong group work and facilitation skills
• Ability to work with volunteers and supporters to achieve program goals
• A dedication to climate action

Initial enquires to [email protected] using the subject line: Program Manager - Better Climate enquiry via EthicalJobs.

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.