At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead impactful campaigns and drive progressive change in the community.
- Company: Join GetUp, a dynamic movement for social justice and political engagement.
- Benefits: Enjoy six weeks of annual leave, competitive salary, and a flexible work environment.
- Other info: Diverse team culture with opportunities for innovation and collaboration.
- Why this job: Make a real difference on issues that matter while growing your career.
- Qualifications: Passion for justice, strong digital skills, and at least five years of relevant experience.
The predicted salary is between 8936 - 129205 $ per year.
GetUp is looking for a Campaigns Director with strong digital and communication skills to work on and lead our campaigns. You will be part of a team of experienced campaigners with extensive professional growth opportunities. Successful GetUp campaigners have a range of backgrounds and experiences including journalism, media, communications, organising, public relations, law, policy, community work, creative industries and the arts.
This is an ongoing role ideally based in Sydney or Melbourne, but with an openness to great candidates located anywhere in Australia. At GetUp, we know our capacity to drive progressive change is increased when our team has a diversity of backgrounds and experience. We are actively looking for applicants from a diverse range of genders, cultures, language groups, abilities, and experiences to apply.
About GetUp: GetUp is an independent campaigning community and movement of more than one million everyday people working to build a progressive Australia and put people back into politics. GetUp works on a range of campaigns in the areas of First Nations Justice, Climate Justice, Economic Fairness, Human Rights and Democratic Integrity.
The campaigns team at GetUp is full of talented campaigners who lead the organisation’s efforts to create a more progressive Australia. The campaigns team prides itself on deep strategic thinking as well as the ability to seize crucial change moments that make a massive difference on our issues.
Responsibilities:
- Representing GetUp in the community and media;
- Writing member-focused communications that drive people to action, including fundraising campaigns;
- Determining and driving impactful campaign strategy in accordance with team goals and organisational strategy;
- Ensuring high quality campaign content across all GetUp channels;
- Rapidly determining appropriate courses of action to the latest news and developments;
- Leading on engagement strategies with key stakeholders, including political offices, other advocacy organisations and affected communities;
- Ensuring a strong team culture of experimentation, innovation, and evaluation;
- Managing campaigns teams to success, including setting and monitoring work outcomes.
Your profile:
- Has a deeply held commitment to justice and is passionate about creating progressive change on a wide range of issues;
- Has strong digital skills and a willingness to learn new technologies, thriving in a fast-paced and dynamic environment;
- Has strong written communication skills, adept at thinking through complex issues and communicating them simply and clearly;
- Works independently on a range of tasks and projects and takes initiative to get the job done;
- Is a team player who brings off-the-wall, creative ideas to the table;
- Has at least five years relevant professional experience.
What we offer:
- Generous entitlements to keep you happy and healthy, including six weeks holidays per year;
- Salary at Level 7-8 of the EA: $119,089.36 - $129,205.44 + superannuation and leave loading;
- A hybrid and flexible work environment;
- Multiple all-team events each year;
- Opportunities to grow and develop your career.
How to apply: Please include a 1-2 page letter explaining what makes you great for this role and your resume. Applications close 11.59pm on Monday 17 November. We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis, so please apply ASAP.
Campaigns Director employer: GetUp
GetUp is an exceptional employer that fosters a vibrant and inclusive work culture, where diverse backgrounds and experiences are celebrated. As a Campaigns Director, you will enjoy generous benefits such as six weeks of annual leave, a competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth within a dynamic team dedicated to driving progressive change across Australia. With a flexible work environment and a commitment to innovation, GetUp empowers its employees to make a meaningful impact on critical social issues.
