Media Advisor

Join a team focused on empowering and inspiring trusted voices to drive more ambitious climate action.

• Empower and elevate important voices
• Help deliver media plans with high impact
• Work in a supportive and inclusive environment.

About the role:

The Climate Media Centre is looking for a Media Advisor to join the team in a fulltime permanent role. In this role you will help identify great media opportunities support a wonderful group of people to get their voices heard in the media and be a great team player who is involved in executing media plans delivering training and supporting spokespeople.

The Climate Media Centre (CMC) connects journalists with powerful stories of people and places affected by climate today as well as inspiring stories of progress and smart solutions.

We plan and execute media opportunities aligned to our purpose empowering and inspiring trusted voices to drive the further and faster cuts to climate pollution we need. The CMC:

• Finds and trains new voices who matter in critical policy debates;
• Empowers and elevates a chorus of voices that can speak about the solutions we need; and
• Acts as a trusted communications advisor and connector.

This is a permanent fulltime role working 38 hours a week with the ability to work outside of normal business hours as required. We are open to flexible work options so let us know how you like to work.

As a Media Advisor within the Climate Media Centre at the Climate Council you will:

• Have proven experience in building and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders;
• Have a good understanding of the Australian media and political landscapes;
• Have 14 years experience as a Media Advisor or within a similar role;
• Be able to work in a responsive and reactive environment and think on your feet.
• Experience with social media/broadcast/podcasting will be viewed favourably

What we offer our employees:

• Flexible work arrangements to ensure positive work/life balance
• 5 Recharge days each year to ensure your wellbeing is looked after
• Passionate friendly and knowledgeable teams where all opinions are valued
• Competitive annual base salary superannuation
• A strong culture of celebrating employees successes both personally and professionally.
• Opportunities for professional learning and development

About Climate Council:

Climate Council is Australias own independent evidencebased 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 its 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: 9am on Wednesday 23rd April 2025

If you have any questions around the role or would like to view the position description please email

To apply for the role please submit an uptodate 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.