Principal Associate, Protecting Australia's Nature

• Lead the implementation of an agreed strategy alongside the campaign manager.
• Identify opportunities and co-ordinate 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.
• Record and report on, as needed, engagement with officials.
• Support the development and activation of the WA Better by Nature alliance and Pew's participation in the alliance.
• Co-ordinate strategic relationships with stakeholders, including non-profits, Traditional Owners, private conservancies, landholders, and other community groups.
• Foster a work environment that inspires excellence, values impact, encourages transparency, builds mutual trust and respect, embraces and values diversity, and is collaborative, caring and compassionate.
• Participate in activities that support program and Pew-wide objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent industry experience in public policy, political science, law, journalism, environmental management, advocacy, or other related field 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.
• Analytical skills and experience synthesizing and summarizing public policy developments and focusing on the essence of an issue.
• Experience working with complex conservation issues and developing sophisticated communications.
• Skill in thinking strategically and creatively, adjusting to changing circumstances, remaining attentive to details, and exercising sound judgment in problem-solving.
• Demonstrated time- and project-management skills, including meeting multiple deadlines by maintaining a high level of organization.
• Aptitude to apply a non-partisan, evidence-based approach to projects and campaigns that require support across the political spectrum.
• A valid driver's license is essential; 4WD experience is desirable.
• Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in campaign management and stakeholder engagement, with a strong focus on conservation and public policy.

Possesses excellent communication skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively in a collaborative environment.

• Highest-signal resume keywords
• Campaign Management
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Public Policy Analysis
• Project Management
• Communication Skills
• ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills
• Project Management
• Campaign Management
• Public Policy Analysis
• Analytical Skills
• Time Management
• Soft Skills
• Interpersonal Skills
• Strategic Thinking
• Problem-Solving
• Collaboration
• Attention to Detail

Certifications & Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• Industry Keywords
• Advocacy
• Government Relations
• Conservation
• Media Communications
• Stakeholder Relationships