Millions of Australians. One digital strategy. You’re running it!

- Own end-to-end digital campaigns that reach and persuade millions of Australians across Meta, Google and YouTube.
- Full time role based in our Sydney or Melbourne office / Hybrid working arrangements
- Lead and grow our online presence working with a creative, collegiate and passionate team

This is a hands-on leadership role at the centre of how Climate Council engages, inspires and activates its online audiences. You’ll set up and run digital advertising campaigns end-to-end — targeting, testing, optimising and reporting, while managing budgets and platform relationships across Meta, Google, Tik Tok,LinkedIn and beyond. You’ll also build the framework for what success looks like, setting the metrics that matter at team, Working Group and organisational level, and keeping the dashboards honest.

You’ll design our annual digital plan and audience growth strategy, spot the digital trends worth acting on, and apply that expertise across our digital work.Teaming up with our Web and Content Producer, you’ll make sure our online presence is as cutting-edge as our campaigns. You’ll also manage projects from concept through to delivery, working with external partners and suppliers to produce high-quality, audience-centred content that’s on-brand and on-message.

As a leader, you’ll coach and manage the Digital Manager to set clear expectations and priorities across the digital team, and build a collaborative, fun and responsive culture. You’ll enjoy jumping in to get something out the door as much as you enjoy thinking through audience strategy.

You will have:

- 10+ years’ senior experience in digital media strategy, organic content production, digital advertising and audience growth.
- A tertiary qualification in communications, digital, marketing, media, or equivalent experience.
- Hands-on expertise running paid, influencer and organic digital campaigns; as well as audience targeting across Meta, Google,



Tik Tok and LinkedIn.
- Strong written and visual communication skills, with sound design judgment.
- Proven experience managing external influencers/content creators, other partners and suppliers to deliver high-quality digital outputs,
- A track record of mentoring and managing a team, balancing workloads and delivering results.
- Experience owning website performance and building the metrics and reporting frameworks that keep a digital team honest about what’s working.
- The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, responsive environment – experience engaging the public on complex issues like climate change is highly regarded.

What we offer our employees:

- Supportive and healthy work/life balance through hybrid options and flexible hours.
- Enjoy 5 additional paid days off each year to focus on your wellbeing
- Yearly flu vaccinations to help you stay well.
- A passionate, friendly, and knowledgeable team where every voice is heard and valued.
- A strong annual base salary plus superannuation, and recognition payments
- A culture of celebrating people’s achievements, both professionally and personally.
- Opportunities for career development

About Climate Council:

Climate Council is Australia’s own independent, evidence-based organisation on climate science, impacts and solutions. Powered by our incredible community, we advocate for solutions that rapidly drive down emissions, and shape the national conversation about the consequences of inaction.

Our vision: Australia has acted decisively, protecting the people and places we love from the worst impacts of the climate crisis.





Our mission: We are a courageous catalyst propelling Australia toward bold, effective action to slash our climate pollution and contribute positively to global action.

Our Goal: In 10 years, Australia will be powered by the sun and wind, with clean energy flowing through our homes, cars, industries and communities. We’ll be leading the world in climate action, building a fair, thriving green economy and leaving fossil fuels behind. Together, we’ll be safer, stronger, and proud of the country we’re shaping for the future.

Our values:

- We are brave and bold
- We are hopeful and solutions focused
- We act with integrity and communicate honestly

How to apply:

Applications close: Friday 2nd October 2026 at 12pm

If you have any questions about the role, or would like to view the position description, please contact us at [email protected].

To apply, please submit an up-to-date CV and a cover letter outlining your interest in the role and why you’d like to join the Climate Council.

The Climate Council is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, matriculation, genetic information, or political affiliation.

At the Climate Council we are committed to building a neuro-inclusive team and encourage applications from neurodivergent individuals. The climate Council works out of co -working spaces, our offices are open plan and staff work on a hot desk basis. We are happy to discuss any accommodations to support your success. Applicants may be required to complete a written task as part of the recruitment process.

We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.

We aim to contact all applicants regarding the outcome of their application.

📌 Digital and Audience Strategy Director (Sydney)
🏢 Climate Council
📍 Sydney