THE CAMPAIGN 

According to government data, each year more than 66,000 hectares of trees, grasslands and other wildlife habitat are destroyed across the state and replaced with concrete and paddocks. That’s thousands of hectares of homes for koalas, greater gliders, endangered birds and other Australian critters destroyed in a single year.

We are looking for a passionate volunteer to join our campaign team who can help us connect and inspire others in order to grow the movement calling for stronger laws and policies that will stop land clearing and protect nature. 

ABOUT THE VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY 
The volunteer would join our small campaign team and be directly involved in the day-to-day community organising and policy advocacy work we undertake in service of biodiversity across NSW. In 2023 the NSW Labor Government pledged to stop land clearing. At the moment, NSW is reviewing the laws that control biodiversity and land management. These changes could benefit hundreds of community groups across the state who are fighting to protect nature every day. We need help from a self-motivated and enthusiastic volunteer who can help connect, inspire and mobilise new audiences and existing supporters to push for change. Working closely with the conservation officer, the core responsibility of the volunteer is to raise the profile of the issue by developing relationships and networks with relevant stakeholders. This includes: 

• Identifying and coordinating meetings with potential stakeholders
• Helping prepare and deliver presentations (in-person and online) to community groups
• Providing support to grassroots community groups
• Drafting campaign materials and documents
• Maintaining contact records/database 

Through this volunteer role you will be able to: 

• Develop sought-after skills and experience in the fields of community organising, environmental advocacy, research, and policy development.
• Deepen your understanding of the environmental sector and nature laws in NSW.
• Build valuable professional and interpersonal relationships within NSW’s environmental movement, and beyond.
• Contribute meaningfully to positive environmental change and community empowerment in New South Wales.
• Be part of a friendly, supportive, and dynamic environmental campaigns team. 

REQUIRED SKILLS 

• Strong interpersonal skills; we’re looking for somebody who enjoys connecting with others and forging meaningful relationships. Someone that can understand and respect different perspectives – but find a common goal.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Capacity to prepare and deliver presentations in person and online.
• Willingness to travel throughout greater Sydney to attend meetings/events as required. 

DESIRED SKILLS/VALUES: 

• A background (or interest in) environmental science, science communications, policy and law.
• Strong alignment with Nature NSW’s mission to protect nature in NSW.
• Experience (or interest) in community organising and stakeholder management.
• Willingness and initiative to learn and try new things.
• A motivated and reliable self-starter. 
  

Note: While this is an unpaid position, volunteers are not expected to cover any out-of-pocket expenses. Nature NSW will reimburse pre-approved expenses associated with activities undertaken as part of the volunteer role. 

TO APPLY: 
Please send your resume and a short expression of interest to Candice Bartlett ([email protected]). If you have any questions, please email or call us on (02) 9516 1488. Expressions of interest close 20th January, 2026.

If you don’t quite fit the role description but are keen to volunteer with us and help us secure stronger nature laws in 2026 – please reach out and let us know what skills you could bring to our campaign (we need all sorts of people – from visual storytellers to GIS analysts). 

ABOUT THE NATURE CONSERVATION COUNCIL OF NSW (Nature NSW) 
Nature NSW is the state’s leading environmental advocacy organisation and peak body for nature, representing over 200 environment organisations in NSW. It is our mission to protect nature in NSW and create the conditions it needs to thrive.