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Principal Associate, Protecting Australia’s Nature

LocationWest Perth, Australia
SetupHybrid
LevelMid
Posted1mo ago
Communications & Marketing

Quick answer

The Pew Charitable Trusts is hiring a mid-level Principal Associate, Protecting Australia’s Nature, based in West Perth, Australia, paying $115,700 - $129,200, to support the delivery of Western Australian campaigns focusing on government and stakeholder engagement, media, and communications.

Role
Principal Associate, Protecting Australia’s Nature
Organization
The Pew Charitable Trusts
Location
West Perth, Australia
Work setup
Hybrid
Level
Mid
Compensation
$115,700 - $129,200
Category
Communications & Marketing

The role

The Principal Associate, Protecting Australia’s Nature, plays a vital role in supporting the delivery of the Western Australian campaigns in Pew’s Protecting Australia’s Nature project, focusing on government and stakeholder engagement, media, and communications.

What you'll do

  • Lead the implementation of an agreed strategy alongside the campaign manager
  • Identify opportunities and coordinate campaign initiatives
  • 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

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent industry experience in public policy, political science, law, journalism, environmental management, advocacy, or other related field
  • Generally, 6 years of experience in advocacy, government relations, media and/or communications, or related discipline
  • 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 skillsExperience managing multiple priorities and performing under time pressureAnalytical skills and experience synthesizing and summarizing public policy developments

How we treat you

Hybrid work program with core days in the office and the flexibility to work from home the remaining days, four remote working ‘flex weeks’ per year

Frequently asked questions

Where is the job located?

The job is based in West Perth, Australia.

What is the compensation range?

The salary range is $115,700 - $129,200.

What are the key qualifications required?

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

How can I apply?

Applications should be submitted by February 28, 2024, and can be sent to the organization's recruitment email or website.

Is the job remote?

The job is based in a Pew’s 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, including four remote working ‘flex weeks’ per year.

How to apply

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

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