Communications Manager

Greenpeace Australia Pacific is an independent campaigning organization dedicated to using non-violent, creative confrontation to address global environmental issues and work towards a green and peaceful future. We are seeking a Communications Manager to join our team in Australia. As part of Greenpeace, you will be working towards bringing down the fossil fuel industry's influence on sustainability. Join us in delivering impactful storytelling that drives positive change.

As the Communications Manager, you will lead our communications team and contribute significantly to our campaign strategies, brand development, fundraising efforts, and engagement goals. You will be responsible for developing key narratives for the organization and campaigns, overseeing media and communication practitioners, leading audience strategies, and managing crisis communications effectively. We are looking for a candidate who deeply understands the communication needs of a campaigning organization and can navigate the complex media landscape with ease.

The ideal candidate will have experience in communications, journalism, or public relations with a strong background in regional, state, national, and international media. You should possess knowledge of framing, narrative development, persuasive communication theory, as well as project management skills. Additionally, you should have experience leading and managing a team of communications specialists while fostering a culture of excellence that prioritizes staff well-being. If you are passionate about social and political change and are ready to make a significant impact through your communication expertise, we encourage you to apply.

Join us at Greenpeace Australia Pacific for an opportunity to work with one of the most well-known brands in the environmental NGO sector. Enjoy great work-life balance with flexible working conditions including remote work options or hybrid arrangements. Benefit from our inclusive culture that values diversity and belonging while celebrating individual strengths. If you are ready to take on this critical role within our organization and help drive positive change through effective communication strategies, submit your application before March 11th, 2025. We look forward to welcoming candidates who share our commitment to creating a sustainable future through impactful storytelling and strategic communication efforts.

• Experience in leading and managing a team of communications specialists
• Background in communications, journalism, or public relations
• Knowledge and experience of regional, state, national, and international media
• Deep understanding of framing, narrative, and persuasive communications theory
• Strong knowledge of how to use research, insights, and analysis to develop communication strategies
• Excellent project management skills

• Drive GPAP’s communications strategy
• Manage GPAP’s communications team
• Develop key narratives for the organisation and campaigns
• Lead audience strategies

• Media management
• Communication strategy development
• Project management
• Crisis communication
• Audience strategy

Seniority Level: Middle Management

Job Functions: Communications

• Media
• Public Relations

Industries : Non-Profit Organization Management

• Environmental Services
• Fundraising