Communications and Media Manager

About the position

We're looking for a senior communications leader to join BZE in driving our narrative, media presence, and communications delivery.

This is a rare role: strategic enough to set direction, hands-on enough to make things happen, and collaborative enough to bring a brilliant team along for the ride. You'll own BZE's narrative, build its profile, and lead communications that genuinely shift the conversation — with researchers and policy experts around you who live and breathe this work.

Reporting to the Chief Researcher, you'll set strategy, coach spokespeople, turn research into content that lands, and make sure BZE's voice is sharp and heard where it counts — with government, donors, partners, and the public.

This opportunity is available full-time or at 0.8 FTE based in Melbourne, with other Australian east coast locations also considered.

What you'll be doing

• Leading BZE's communications strategy and keeping narrative and messaging clear, consistent, and evidence-grounded across every channel and audience

• Developing and delivering communications projects across the organisation — from major research launches to donor and government engagement

• Making complex research readable and resonant for industry, government, and public audiences

• Running a proactive and reactive media strategy: pitching stories, cultivating journalist relationships, and growing BZE's share of voice

• Preparing and coaching BZE spokespeople — Board, CEO, and staff — for media and public appearances

• Owning the BZE style guide, website, and social channels

• Leading, coaching, and building the capability of the Digital Media Officer and volunteers

• Tracking what's landing and reporting outcomes to leadership with honesty and insight

Please view the Position Description for full details.

Who we're looking for

• 7+ years in communications, media, PR, or a related field — with a track record of leading strategy and delivery

• Experience across multiple channels including digital, media, events, and emerging platforms

• Proven media skills: pitching, journalist relationships, spokesperson preparation

• Strong writing ability — able to make complex research land with diverse audiences

• Experience leading teams and driving projects from concept to delivery

• Background in research, policy, advocacy, or not-for-profit environments preferred

• A genuine interest in climate action and Australia's zero-emissions transition

How to apply: 

Applications should be submitted via the BZE website and Include: 

1. Your current CV 

2.  A cover letter (no more than a page) that tells us: 

• Why BZE and why now

• What great communications and media looks like to you and where you have proved it

• How you lead and bring people with you 

Applications close 19 July. 

BZE is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourages applications from all backgrounds.