QLD Nature Campaigner

The Wilderness Society is seeking a Queensland Nature Campaigner to protect the state's natural heritage. The role involves developing impactful campaigns, mobilizing communities, and influencing decision-makers for environmental sustainability. Ideal candidates are passionate about nature, experienced in campaigning, and skilled in collaboration. The position offers flexibility in working hours and location, allowing for both office and remote work, along with various employee benefits.
ABOUT YOUR ORGANISATION

The Wilderness Society is working for a future that does not rely on continued destruction of nature and our climate, but rather flourishes because of our responsible stewardship of these core life support systems. We value organisational independence and integrity.

Be part of a team that’s secured some of the biggest wins for Australian wilderness and nature: stopping the damming of the Franklin River forty years ago, keeping big oil out of the Great Australian Bight, or defending special forests the length and breadth of this continent.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Queensland's incredible natural heritage, from its ancient forests to its vital river systems, is under threat. As the Queensland Nature Campaigner, you'll be a champion for these irreplaceable ecosystems, empowering communities to challenge those who prioritise short-term gain over long-term environmental sustainability. This role is all about building a powerful movement for nature, ensuring Queensland's unique biodiversity thrives for generations to come.

As the QLD Nature Campaigner, you'll be right at the heart of this movement, developing and implementing impactful campaigns that tackle both immediate threats to specific places and the bigger, systemic issues driving environmental destruction. You'll be part of our national campaigns team, collaborating with departments across the organisation to mobilise communities, engage directly with decision-makers, and contribute to both on-the-ground, place-based action and broader, systems-level change. This means engaging with First Nations communities, forging strong alliances, getting involved in research, and influencing government and corporate decision-makers to secure lasting protection for Queensland's nature.

ABOUT YOU
• You're passionate about protecting Queensland's nature and deeply committed to The Wilderness Society's mission.
• You have a strong understanding of campaigning, strategy, and power dynamics, and how to create change.
• You have experience working with First Nations people and organisations
• You're an excellent communicator, both written and verbally, and enjoy connecting with people.
• You're highly organised, self-motivated, and comfortable managing a varied workload and prioritising effectively.
• You're a natural collaborator and skilled at building strong relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• You're adaptable, can spot opportunities, and are driven to achieve impactful results.
• You may bring several years of relevant experience, or a combination of skills and lived experience that makes you ideal for this role.

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS
• Five weeks of annual leave per year
• Genuine flexibility in working hours and location, with support for office and/or remote working
• 15 days personal leave
• 3 additional leave days at end of year
• Floating public holidays
• Generous Paid parental leave (subject to eligibility conditions)
• Commitment to supporting your professional development
• Access to Long Service Leave after five years of continuous service
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (free counselling)
• Regular 1:1 meetings for coaching and management support
• Performance conversations for reflections and growth
• When you start, a co-developed initial 3 month work plan

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

Our approach to diversity is about embracing everyone. From building a culture where you can bring your best self to work, to deploying initiatives that support the different needs of our staff, we are proud to be part of building an inclusive world for all. If you identify as a First Nations person, a woman, LGBTQIA+, neurodivergent, a person with a disability, a person of colour, or if you are from a culturally and linguistically diverse background, we strongly encourage you to apply.

All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status. We're committed to reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process for applicants with disabilities; please let us know if you require any.

We are conducting interviews on a rolling basis, so please apply as soon as possible.

A position description is attached.

Applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia to be considered for the role.