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Principal Associate, Protecting Australia’s Nature

LocationBrisbane, Australia
SetupHybrid
LevelSenior
Postedjust now ago
Policy & Advocacy

Quick answer

Pew Charitable Trusts is hiring a senior-level Principal Associate, Protecting Australia’s Nature in Brisbane, Australia, paying $115,700 - $129,200 per year, to support the delivery of Western Australian campaigns.

Role
Principal Associate, Protecting Australia’s Nature
Organization
Pew Charitable Trusts
Location
Brisbane, Australia
Work setup
Hybrid
Level
Senior
Compensation
$115,700 - $129,200 per year
Category
Policy & Advocacy

The role

The Principal Associate, Protecting Australia’s Nature plays a vital role in supporting the delivery of the Western Australian campaigns in Pews Protecting Australia’s Nature project. The role requires a proactive, organized, and accomplished advocate with high-level communication and mature interpersonal skills.

What you'll do

  • Lead the implementation of an agreed strategy alongside the campaign manager.
  • Identify opportunities and coordinate campaign initiatives, including agreed measurement of progress and outcomes.
  • Document, track, and report on campaign progress, milestones, and impact.
  • Develop and maintain positive working relationships across government, media, and stakeholders aligned with the campaign strategy.
  • Support briefings and development of relationships with key decision-makers in WA.
  • Prepare briefing materials, meeting notes, and follow-up actions for engagement with officials.

What it takes

  • Bachelors degree or equivalent industry experience in public policy, political science, law, journalism, environmental management, advocacy, or other related fields such as project management.
  • Generally, 6 years of experience in advocacy, government relations, media and/or communications, or related discipline, such as project management, and a demonstrated commitment to conservation.
  • High-level project or campaign management skills.
  • Experience in establishing and maintaining positive stakeholder or project partner relationships.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Demonstrated experience managing multiple priorities and performing under time pressure, including in a small team.

What you'll bring

High-level project or campaign management skillsExperience in establishing and maintaining positive stakeholder or project partner relationshipsExcellent written and verbal communicationand interpersonal skillsDemonstrated experience managing multiple priorities and performing under time pressureAnalytical skills and experience synthesizing and summarizing public policy developments

Frequently asked questions

Where is the job located?

The job is located in Brisbane, Australia.

What is the compensation?

The compensation is $115,700 - $129,200 per year.

What are the key qualifications required?

Key qualifications include a Bachelors degree or equivalent industry experience, 6 years of experience in advocacy, government relations, media and/or communications, and excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

How or by when to apply?

Apply online and indicate that you are responding to the posting on Conservation Job Board.

Is the job remote?

The position is based in a Pew office in West Perth, but it participates in a hybrid work program with core days in the office and the flexibility to work from home the remaining days.

How to apply

Apply directly on Pew Charitable Trusts's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.

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