About the role This position is with the Global Strategic Communications Council (GSCC), a global network of professionals in the field of climate change and energy. We collaborate with partners across academia, industry, civil society, finance, local government, and international organizations, addressing the cause of climate change and decarbonisation. By identifying challenges that have not yet been adequately addressed and connecting stakeholders through our unique strategic communications role, we support society-wide efforts to tackle problems that no single organization can solve alone.

Application Deadline 1 February 2026

Department Industrial Decarbonisation

Location APAC / Australia or Brussels

Position Overview The Senior Associate is the role that will develop communications strategies on steel decarbonization in Australia/East Asia or Brussels based on our theory of change to generate impacts. You will lead the planning and execution of strategic communications activities to increase political and media attention in order to accelerate action in the real world.

In this role, you will work with a wide network of partners to create and engage in media opportunities in major economies and build strategic relationships with leaders and stakeholders across industry, policy, and media spheres. You will devise and deliver projects, providing strategic advice, communications and outreach support to partners. You will promote public debate and maintain trusted relationships with key journalists and stakeholders.

Working under the Industrial Decarbonisation Director, you will thrive as part of a team of dedicated professionals.

We are looking for a highly driven,



proactive person with the discipline and motivation to independently explore innovative methods for problem‑solving, armed with creativity and experience, and the determination to see things through to completion.

How you’ll contribute

Strategy & Planning

Contribute to the formulation of a global steel strategy with a focus on sustainably boosting solar & wind growth for electrification and green hydrogen as well as circularity to reduce, reuse and recycle materials;

Design versatile approaches that respond to new opportunities and external challenges;

Implement the plans with key partners to target priority audiences in order to secure policy changes.

Implementation & Management

Execute strategic communications activities aligned with objectives, design and disseminate narratives and messages;

Make appropriate judgments on timing and methods for intervening in public and media debates, seizing opportunities as they arise & working closely with media lead;

Collaborate with global networks, adapting audience‑specific content;

Collaborate with external partners and manage project progress;

Manage project budgets, identify funding needs, and contribute to fundraising;

Participate in international conferences and calls.

Relationship Building, Maintenance & Collaboration





Build and maintain relationships with key partner organizations and stakeholders, providing strategic advice and support;

Build and maintain relationships with policymakers, experts and media;

Identify, develop, and build networks of spokespeople and communicators;

Collaborate with digital and media outreach teams across timezones.

Information Gathering & Analysis

Gather and analyze information on domestic and international steel policies;

Monitor political and media debates to identify communications opportunities;

Serve as a source of information for partner organizations and global networks;

Commission necessary research and analysis.

Reporting & Evaluation

Monitor, evaluate, and report on outcomes.

Other duties necessary to achieve objectives.

Our ideal candidate has

Essential qualities we're looking for:

Ability to proactively develop strategies and approaches including as circumstances change, staying flexible while maintaining focus on outcomes;

Ability to understand complex policies and aim for the best possible outcomes;

Personal commitment to climate change as an urgent mission, with the drive and determination to see projects through to completion;

Strong skills in English. East Asian languages are necessary if based in Australia / APAC or fluent French if Brussels based with German being an additional desirable asset;

Ability to liaise with a diverse network of organisations;

Proactive approach to identifying opportunities, building relationships, and launching initiatives without waiting for direction;

Big picture thinking with the ability to make sound independent decisions and drive progress that aligns with

📌 GSCC | Senior Associate (Canberra)
🏢 Global Strategic Communications Council (GSCC)
📍 Canberra