Campaign Associate - Melbourne / Sydney / Work From Home
About Market Forces
Market Forces campaigns to protect the environment by shifting finance away from fossil fuels that drive global climate change. We focus on banks, superannuation funds, and other investors that finance environmentally risky and damaging activities. Our work is grounded in a shared commitment to Empowerment, Integrity, Impact, and Creativity as our core values.
About the Role
Associate Campaigners work at the frontline of implementing Market Forces' advocacy campaigns under guidance from their manager. They provide essential operational support to deliver campaigns that protect the setting by stopping proposed fossil fuel projects and engage and influence key stakeholders. This position has a focus on institutional investors in Australia, including superannuation funds.
About You
You are a passionate early career campaigner or activist with some experience and are looking to build a career as a change maker. You thrive in a busy environment, working with others who share your passion, energy and commitment for driving change. You understand what drives corporations, institutions and investors to adopt policies that help or hinder action on climate change and you have a keen interest in influencing their future financing and investment positions. You excel at stakeholder engagement, with the ability to communicate complex information clearly and compellingly. You are highly organised, able to manage multiple priorities, and enjoy working collaboratively with diverse stakeholders. You're a proactive problem-solver and a team player with a strong sense of initiative,



bringing enthusiasm and resilience to your campaigning work.
What We Offer
A collaborative, dynamic, and supportive team environment in a Melbourne CBD office, with colleagues around Australia and in Asia.
Opportunities to undertake professional development.
Generous leave provisions, including birthday leave and long service leave accessible after five years of service.
For Melbourne-based team members, potential for flexible work by arrangement with their manager.
For staff working remotely, being part of an organisation that is mindful and practised at enabling participation and inclusion for the whole team regardless of location.
Selection Criteria
1-2 years' experience, including voluntary or internship experience, in activism, advocacy or campaigning, engaging targeted stakeholders or broader communities
Knowledge of climate change, and/or finance, or a willingness to develop knowledge of the specific campaign area
Deep commitment to Market Forces' mission and values, with a passion for solving the climate crisis
Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively, take initiative, contribute to shared outcomes and respond positively to feedback.
Proven ability to work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds with respect, empathy and a justice focus
Experience contributing to projects and turning ideas into feasible action plans (with guidance from a manager or working group lead)
Ability to engage effectively with external peers, supporters and stakeholders, and develop strong working relationships
Next Steps
More information about Market Forces is available on our website.
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📌 Campaign Associate - Melbourne / Sydney / Work From Home (New South Wales)
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📍 New South Wales