We believe in the power of people to solve the climate crisis. We’re building a bold, people-powered movement to prevent fossil fuel exports and accelerate the transition to clean energy.

We’re looking for two new people to join our new campaign team:

• Lead Communications Campaigner (detailed Job description here)

• Digital Campaigner (detailed Job description here)

Let us know if you want to apply for both or either role in the application form. 

What You’ll Do

Together, these roles share responsibility for telling powerful stories, building grassroots power, and driving high-impact campaigns. Across the team, you’ll:

• Create and deliver compelling digital content that engages and mobilises people

• Design and run strategies across digital, media and communications to shift narratives and support campaign goals

• Work closely with organisers, creatives, and partners to align digital and communications work with grassroots organising

• Use AI tools ethically to refine narratives, scale engagement and strengthen campaign impact

• Track outcomes and use data to sharpen tactics and maximise reach

What You’ll Bring

Both roles call for:

• Strong writing and storytelling skills that make complex issues simple and inspiring

• Experience using digital platforms or communications strategies to deliver real-world impact

• Ability to work collaboratively in fast-paced, cross-team environments

• Commitment to justice, equity, diversity and inclusion

• AI proficiency or willingness to learn

In addition, each role has these unique aspects:

Digital Campaigner

This is a hands-on, content-focused role. You’ll:

• Produce high-quality content for digital platforms (social, email, web)

• Design and run paid and organic digital campaigns

• Build digital pipelines that connect online engagement to grassroots action

• Support movement partners through content amplification and capacity building

Salary: AUD $93,860 - $106,287 p.a negotiable.

You can read a more detailed job description here.

Lead Communications Campaigner

This is a strategic and leadership role. You’ll:

• Develop and implement high-impact communications strategies

• Manage and publish engaging digital content, including overseeing contractors

• Lead on sophisticated paid advertising strategies (Meta, Google Ads, LinkedIn)

• Manage and support the Digital Campaigner and Media Advisor, mentoring their growth

• Build capacity with partners and allies, amplifying diverse voices

Salary: AUD $118,716 - $131,261 p.a negotiable.

You can read a more detailed job description here.

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Job requirements 

• You must have full working rights for Australia.  The Sunrise Project is unable to sponsor applicants for employment visas.

• Employment background checks are required.

• Intermittent travel domestically, rurally and internationally with advanced notice may be required.

Questions? Contact kajute@sunriseproject.org

How Sunrise supports its staff

The Sunrise Project is committed to creating a workplace that supports our staff to do their best work and develop professionally. We have the following in place to help us achieve that, noting pro rata will apply for part time staff and/or temporarily appointed staff:

• Superannuation 12.5% & Salary Sacrifice for Superannuation

• Sunrise Time Off:

  • Additional Annual Leave 5 days p.a.

  • Long Service Leave available after 5 years of service

  • Birthday Leave 1 day p.a.

  • Solidarity and Community Leave 1 week p.a

  • Cultural Leave 4 days p.a (+ floating public holidays)

  • Gifted Leave (over Christmas and New Year)

  • Paid Parental Leave of 7.5 mths (inclusive of GPPL) - gender-neutral & inclusive of all family types, incl. Parental Return To Work & Keeping In Touch Program

  • Life Leave up to 40 days p.a. for significant personal reasons

• Flexible Working Policy

• Employee Assistance Program

• VIDA - An AI tool to support you working safely remotely

• Generous allowances for:

• Workspace Benefits incl: Macbook, initial $2,000 for home workspace and IT equipment + $800 every 2 years + up to $75/mth phone/data/internet.

• Shared office support

• Regular all-org and team meetings & retreats

• Learning & Development Program incl. a professional development budget for you

• Coaching & manager support with regular 1:1 meetings

• Annual performance & development reviews with 360 feedback

• A co-developed work plan to ensure clarity on your role & key responsibilities

• We provide our staff with a voice on issues that concern them via consultation, e.g. JEDI caucuses, working groups, slack channels, surveys and meetings.