Job description
About Us
The Clean Energy Council (CEC) is Australia’s peak industry body representing clean energy and we are committed to accelerating the transformation of Australia’s energy system to one that is smarter and cleaner.
Our Values
At the Clean Energy Council, it is important we live our values of Integrity, Collaboration, Leadership, People Focus and Service Excellence every day in the way we work.
About the Role
The Director of Media is an operational leader responsible for enhancing the CEC’s advocacy and campaign capacity.
In this role, the Media Director will focus on leading the CEC’s media campaigns and working closely with the Chief of Media and Communications to oversee the development of campaigns and materials. This position will be required to manage all reactive and proactive media, design and execute public media strategies, create and maintain key relationships across all major newsrooms, manage the executive profiles, develop and implement public affairs strategies.
Reporting to the Chief of Media and Communications, the role will provide operational leadership including the managing, developing and motivating the media team to guide them towards excellence in operational processes.
About You
You will be an experienced senior leader with the proven ability to drive strategic initiatives, motivate and empower high-performing teams and build a strong culture within the organisation. Critical to your success will be your demonstrated ability to develop key strategies that relate to the CEC’s ability to engage via the media.
You will have demonstrated experience in a member-based organisation or similar, where driving operational excellence is a given and managing a team in a dynamic, fast-paced environment as well as solid expertise in stakeholder management. You will also have a strong track record working within the national 24-hour media cycle and have the ability to build productive relationships with media.
Experience and knowledge of state and federal politics and a background in journalism will be highly regarded.
A bulging media contacts book is essential.
Benefits
Significant growth in the clean energy sector is leading to new career opportunities for talented professionals. There are many reasons to explore our value proposition and what we offer. Here are just a few:
- Strong capital investment in the industry, which is leading to growth.
- Pride in your work and that you contribute to a clean energy future.
- Good work-life balance and flexible work arrangements.
- Paid parental leave.
- Five additional paid days off pa.
- Excellent learning & development opportunities.
- Work with enthusiastic, passionate people.
Diversity and inclusion
The Clean Energy Council is an equal opportunity employer.
The Clean Energy Council respectfully acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the Traditional Custodians of the lands and waters on which we work and live. Sovereignty has never been ceded. We acknowledge Elders, past and present, and their continuing culture and connection to Country. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are welcomed and encouraged to apply for all advertised positions.
Join a team of diverse individuals united by a common purpose!
Applications, should include a cover letter and CV and will be reviewed progressively.
All potential candidates must have a suitable working visa in Australia in order to apply. The successful candidate will be required to satisfactorily complete police and other background checks in accordance with Clean Energy Council Policy.