Democracy Campaigns Director

GetUp is an independent movement of everyday people.

Together, we practise our independence through passionate political engagement. We judge parties and policies, values and character — not their brand — then act accordingly.

We are active participants, not indifferent observers. We champion climate science over denial, the public good over corporate greed, and robust multiculturalism over callous racism.

We are beholden to no-one but each other and our shared values. Together, we pressure, persuade and work with those in and outside government who can deliver real change on the issues that drive us, without ever giving or receiving money, or direction, from any political party, politician or candidate.

Elections are great change moments. Our movement engages fiercely whenever we have the opportunity and means to build a more fair, flourishing and just Australia for all.

Our power comes not from private interests or political patronage, but from the rolling tide of people working together towards a common cause.

Our Impact Team 

GetUp is full of talented campaigners and creatives who work across our four strategic areas, Democracy, First Nations Justice, Climate Justice and building Electoral power. 

Our campaigners pride themselves to be able to hold deep strategic thinking as well as the ability to seize crucial change moments that make a massive difference on our issues.  

Their days are filled with analysing the political state of play, developing long-term and rapid-fire strategy, engaging with politicians, media and affected communities, spotting the right moment to intervene, running impactful tactics including everything from protests to  undercover investigations, writing hard-hitting copy, and coming up with creative ways to give our members the best chance for impact.

Democracy Campaigns Director 

GetUp is looking for a brilliant Democracy Campaigns Director to lead a team of campaigners and join the senior leadership of our Impact Teams. 

Our democracy campaigners have delivered a range ofhigh-engagement and intersectional campaigns. From Press freedom, saving our ABC, delivering a National Anti-Corruption Commission, Protection of whistleblowers, upholding access to enrolment, voting and polling centres and of course taking on Murdoch and his media empire.

We believe that politics belongs to the people and that there are many levers we can use in our campaigns to strengthen our democracy. We’re looking for a creative thinker who is ready to take on the rise of the Far-Right and fight back against their influence over our elections, put a check on disinformation and take on the cost of living crisis. 

This is a permanent full-time contract based in Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane.

Your new role details:

You will lead the Democracy and Media team to design and deliver campaign communications in ways that are engaging, creative and impactful – enhancing the reach and success of our activities.  

You will design and implement a campaigning and fundraising strategy, and keep an eye on how effective our communications are. Engage across the organisation, leading and inspiring the campaigners you manage to achieve and grow together.

Campaigns Director are responsible for:

• Determining and driving impactful campaign strategy in accordance with team goals and organisational strategy.
• Ensuring high quality campaign content across all GetUp channels.
• Rapidly determining appropriate courses of action to the latest news and developments.
• Ensuring GetUp campaigns are appropriately researched, planned for, and evaluated.
• Achieving team fundraising targets and managing team expenditure.
• Representing GetUp in the community and media.
• Leading on engagement strategies with key stakeholders, including political offices, other advocacy organisations and affected communities.
• Ensuring a strong team culture of experimentation, innovation, and evaluation.
• Managing campaigns teams to success, including setting and monitoring work outcomes.

You are someone who:

• Has a genuine commitment to social justice, democracy, and media transparency. Leading the Far right fightback, Disinformation and the Cost of living and electoral campaigns
• Passionate about growing and strengthening a movement of everyday people to take action for change on a wide range of issues.
• Thrives in an agile, responsive workplace and can work the plan at the same time.
• Experience creatively combining online and offline tactics in exciting campaign arcs that get members on the streets and the airwaves, in the media, and influencing political outcomes. 
• Adept at thinking through complex policy ideas and communicating them simply and clearly.
• Takes the initiative to get the job done, and who thrives in a fast-paced, digitally-savvy office environment. 
• Rapid-fire strategic analysis and good judgement to secure short and mid-term campaign wins.
• A formidable manager who can coordinate a team to success, celebrate and evaluate, and knows how to support staff.
• Has a commitment to operate in alignment with GetUp’s workplace values around political independence, addressing structural inequity and acknowledging the intersectionality of justice.
• Has at least five years of relevant professional experience. 

Bonus points for:

• Experience in GetUp-style online campaigning including digital Fundraising.
• Experience working in politics or the media cycle.
• Experience writing member-focused communications that drive people to action. 

At GetUp, we know our capacity to drive progressive change increases with a diverse team. We are always actively looking for applicants from a diverse range of genders, cultures, language groups, abilities, and experiences to apply.

What we offer:

• An enterprise agreement with generous conditions
• Salary at Level 8 of our Enterprise Agreement: $120,331.12 – $141,323.91
• A hybrid and flexible work environment
• Multiple all-team events each year
• Opportunities to grow and develop your career.

How to apply