Principal Associate, Protecting Australia’s Nature

The Pew Charitable Trusts

Principal Associate focusing on advocacy for protecting Australia's nature. Leading campaigns and fostering stakeholder relationships while reporting to the WA Manager.

Posted 7/31/2026full-timeBrisbane • 🇦🇺 AustraliaJuniorMid-Level💰 A$115,700 - A$129,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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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.

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Campaign ManagementStakeholder EngagementPublic Policy AnalysisProject ManagementCommunication Skills

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementCampaign ManagementPublic Policy AnalysisAnalytical SkillsTime Management

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsStrategic ThinkingProblem-SolvingCollaborationAttention to Detail

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree

Industry Keywords

AdvocacyGovernment RelationsConservationMedia CommunicationsStakeholder Relationships

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

What you’ll need

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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

four remote working “flex weeks” per year