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Media & Public Affairs Manager – Renew Australia for All
10-month fixed term | Full time | Sydney CBD + travel as required
Help shape one of Australia’s most ambitious climate justice campaigns
- Base salary FTE at 135k (112,500 /10 months) + super + full not for profit salary packaging benefits
At Uniting NSW.ACT, we believe real change happens when communities, advocacy, and courage come together. That’s why we’re proud to be part of Renew Australia for All — a national alliance of more than 80 organisations working together to build public support for climate solutions that cut energy bills, create secure jobs and make communities safer.
We’re now looking for a highly strategic, media-savvy, and politically astute Media & Public Affairs Manager to lead communications and media activity for the alliance and help drive national momentum for climate and energy justice.
This is not a standard media role. This is an opportunity to shape national conversations, elevate diverse voices, and influence policy at a critical moment for Australia.
About Renew Australia for All
Renew Australia for All brings together voices from social services, unions, multicultural and faith communities, green industry, and grassroots organisations to advocate for practical climate solutions that improve everyday life.
As part of the alliance, Uniting sees firsthand the impact of rising energy costs and climate disasters on communities already doing it tough — and works alongside partners nationwide to champion solutions that reduce hardship while building a cleaner, safer future.
About the role
You will work closely with Uniting’s Media and Advocacy team, the Renew Australia for All Steering Committee, and campaign partners to lead the development and execution of a proactive national media strategy.
You’ll identify media opportunities, craft compelling narratives, and amplify stories that cut through across cost-of-living, affordability, and community wellbeing debates — helping position climate solutions as practical, common-sense policy.
A day in the role could look like:
- •️ Preparing a firefighter, a multicultural community leader, and a local mayor for a joint media stand up on why governments must invest in climate resilience
- • Brainstorming creative tactics with community organisers across the country — from talkback radio to social media to community-led storytelling
- • Developing a media plan to land new research on energy affordability with key constituencies and decision-makers
In this role, you will:
- Lead and deliver proactive media and communications strategies for the alliance
- Write compelling media releases, op-eds, briefings, and campaign materials
- Build strong relationships with journalists across state and national media
- Identify and respond to emerging media and political opportunities
- Support and train diverse spokespeople across the alliance
- Develop shared messaging frameworks and communications resources
- Coordinate joint media activity, including press conferences and campaign moments
- Monitor and report on media coverage and impact
- Trial innovative engagement approaches, including talkback radio, supporter activation, and digital amplification
- Work collaboratively across a broad alliance of organisations with diverse priorities
What you’ll bring
You’re an experienced communications or media professional who combines sharp strategic thinking with exceptional storytelling.
You’ll also bring:
- Strong experience designing and delivering proactive media strategies
- Established media relationships and a strong news sense
- Excellent writing across media, policy, and campaign formats
- Experience developing evidence-based messaging for broad audiences
- Confidence coaching spokespeople from diverse backgrounds
- Strong stakeholder engagement and alliance-building capability
- Understanding of Australia’s climate and energy policy landscape
- Experience tracking and evaluating media impact
- Digital and social media capability
Even better:
- Experience in climate, energy or environmental advocacy
- Experience working with First Nations and/or culturally diverse communities
- Experience working in coalition or alliance environments.
Why join Uniting?
At Uniting, we exist to disrupt entrenched disadvantage and build a better future for the communities we serve. You’ll be part of a values-led organisation where advocacy, social justice, and courageous conversations are central to our work.
This is a rare opportunity to contribute to nationally significant advocacy alongside leading unions, community organisations, faith groups, and climate experts — while being part of a supportive, purpose-driven team.
If you’re passionate about storytelling and strategy that drives real policy change — and want to help shape a fair, clean energy future that leaves no one behind — we’d love to hear from you.
How to apply
Please send your CV and Cover letter via the job advertisement platform, as this ensures accurate tracking of your application.
For more information, including a copy of the comprehensive position description, please contact Louise Massie at
[email protected]
Who is Uniting
Uniting NSW.ACT contributes to the work and mission of the Uniting Church in NSW and the ACT through social justice advocacy, community services, and spiritual care. We provide care and support for people through all ages and stages of life, with a focus on people experiencing disadvantage and vulnerability. Our purpose is to inspire people, enliven communities, and confront injustice.
Uniting is a Child Safe Organisation committed to promoting the safety, well-being, and inclusion of children and young people.
Empowered by diversity
At Uniting, inclusion isn’t just something we value – it’s how we work. Our culture and practice reflect the vibrant diversity of our colleagues, clients, and communities we serve.
Note: Employment with Uniting is subject to satisfactory background checks, including a national Police check, Working with Children check, Working with Vulnerable People check, and reference checks.
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