Media Advisor

The Climate Council is seeking a Media Advisor in Sydney or Melbourne for a permanent full-time role. The position involves driving media strategy to amplify climate stories across Australia, requiring strong communication skills and a passion for climate action. The role offers a hybrid work environment, promoting flexibility, and includes opportunities for professional development. Employees enjoy a supportive culture, competitive salary, and additional wellbeing days.
Do you love influencing the news cycle? Are you creative and quick on your feet? Keen for your work to make a difference? We have the role for you!
• Permanent full-time role based in Sydney or Melbourne
• Hybrid work environment that promotes a flexible approach to work
• A supportive and collaborative media and communications team

About the role:

We’re looking for a Media Advisor who’s passionate about making a positive change and excited to shape how climate stories are told throughout Australia. In this role, you’ll help drive media strategy, support our expert spokespeople, and amplify the Climate Council’s message across the national media landscape. You’ll work closely with the wider communications team, the Climate Media Centre, and subject matter experts to ensure our climate stories break through the noise and drive real impact.

This is a permanent full-time position, working Monday-Friday each week, with some rostered early starts (7am).

As a Media Advisor at the Climate Council you will have:
• Tertiary qualifications in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or proven experience working in journalism, media or communications.
• A solid understanding of media fundamentals—how to pitch a story, craft a media release, and work across various communications platforms (broadcast, print, digital).
• A passion for climate action and a desire to help drive change.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a knack for storytelling.
• Hunger to learn, confidence to communicate, and a proactive mindset.
• Great interpersonal skills and ability to brief a wide range of spokespeople, including scientists, economists and energy experts.
• Stellar organisation skills, and a capacity to juggle competing projects while managing highly engaged stakeholders.

What we offer our employees:
• Be part of a bold, fast-moving organisation that’s making a real difference.
• Work with a passionate team of climate communicators, scientists, and advocates.
• Flexible work arrangements and supportive team culture.
• Grow your skills in a purpose-driven role with national impact.
• Five ‘recharge’ days each year to ensure your wellbeing is looked after.
• Competitive annual base salary + superannuation and a recognition reward program.
• Opportunities for professional learning and 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 -We can materially contribute to the global climate challenge and unlock social and economic benefits for Australians if we cut climate pollution far and fast enough this decade. This represents a transformation in action and attitude from all levels of government, industry, business and community. But we know it’s worth it to protect Australian lives and our natural environment, and to create a safer future for our kids.

Our mission - To be a courageous catalyst propelling Australia towards bold, effective action to have emissions plummet during the 2020s and hit net zero by 2035.

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: Thursday 19th June 2025 at 5pm. We will be reviewing applications as they are received.

If you have any questions around the role, or would like to view the position description please email jobs@climatecouncil.org.au.

To apply for the role, please submit an up to date CV and cover letter outlining why you are interested in this position at the Climate Council.

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

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are strongly encouraged to apply for all advertised positions.

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