Director of Oceania

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Australia.

📋 Description

• Oversee impact and partnership initiatives throughout Australia and the Pacific nations.

• Act as the primary representative of The Earthshot Prize within the region.

• Develop a network of partners and change-makers in anticipation of significant Earthshot events.

• Obtain legacy funding for a sustainable regional program.

• Guide specific Finalists and Winners in the area to enhance their impact.

• Acquire sponsorship for regional events with assistance from the global partnerships team.

• Create and manage a regional advisory council that includes voices from First Nations and Pacific Islands.

• Cultivate a community of regional supporters, including Official Nominators, Expert Advisors, nominees, Finalists, philanthropists, investors, and allies.

• Provide logistical support for events on the ground, including coordination with partners and suppliers.

• Ensure that sponsors and funders have a seamless and well-organized experience.

• Design and implement a regional impact strategy for Australia and the Pacific.

• Develop momentum plans for select regional Finalists and provide strategic guidance to Finalists and Winners.

• Identify and establish collaborations with philanthropists, governments, policymakers, foundations, investors, and corporations.

• Secure multi-year legacy funding and design a long-term regional program in collaboration with partners.

• Serve as the senior public representative at events, on stage, and with the media.

• Relay regional insights and partner feedback to the global team.

⛳️ Requirements

• Proven history of creating impact through a network of senior partnerships.

• Highly autonomous and self-motivated, demonstrating sound judgement while effectively keeping a remote team informed.

• Established record of securing significant gifts, sponsorships, or investments, including multi-year funding.

• Strong existing connections within Australian philanthropy, business, government, and civil society.

• Experience working with ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNWIs), family offices, foundations, and corporations.

• Confident and credible communication skills, with the ability to quickly build trust with senior stakeholders.

• Capability to collaborate across teams and time zones, both internally and externally.

• Entrepreneurial and hands-on, comfortable with a dynamic environment characterized by change and uncertainty.

• Experience with public-facing communications, including stage presentations, interviews, and media interactions (desirable).

• Familiarity with working alongside First Nations communities or establishing and managing advisory councils (desirable).

• Networks and experience within Pacific Island nations (desirable).

• Background in climate, environmental issues, or sustainability (desirable).

🏝️ Benefits

• Opportunity to collaborate with The Earthshot Prize, a renowned organization focused on environmental recognition.

• Chance to effect genuine change and contribute significantly to the well-being of the planet.

• High level of autonomy to lead regional initiatives and make on-ground decisions.

• Fast-paced and entrepreneurial work atmosphere.

• 24-month fixed-term contract.