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Head of NSW
About this role
The Head of NSW will lead JCN’s Sydney branch into its next phase of growth, driving state-based strategy, partnerships, and projects while aligning with JCN’s national mission. This role will serve as a key public representative of the organisation in the NSW Jewish community, building relationships, leading campaigns, and growing community engagement.
Reports to: CEO
Term: 2-year contract
Location: Sydney based (hybrid)
Salary: Competitive, commensurate with experience.
Roles & responsibilities
Lead the strategic development of JCN NSW
Manage staff, volunteers and partnerships
Drive campaigns, projects and fundraising initiatives
Build relationships across the Jewish community
Represent JCN in media and political engagement
Core competencies
The successful candidate will:
Leadership and project-building experience
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Understanding of Jewish community structures
Ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment
How to apply
Apply here to submit your application.
Please note: we will be accepting applications until the right applicant is found.
About this role
The Head of Government Relations will lead JCN’s political engagement strategy, building relationships across government and ensuring the organisation plays an effective role in advancing ambitious climate and energy policies. This role is suited to someone with strong political experience and a passion for bipartisan climate solutions.
Head of Government Relations
Reports to: CEO
Term: 12-month contract
Location: Melbourne, Sydney or Canberra (hybrid)
Salary: Competitive, commensurate with experience.
Roles & responsibilities
Lead government engagement strategy
Build networks with politicians and policy influencers
Prepare briefing materials and policy summaries
Coordinate engagement across JCN programs
Identify strategic policy opportunities
Core competencies
The successful candidate will:
Experience working in politics or government
Strong relationship management skills
Understanding of policy development processes
Ability to communicate complex policy clearly
How to apply
Apply here to submit your application.
Please note: Applications will remain open until the right candidate is found.
About this role
The Research & Policy Coordinator will support JCN’s political engagement and public communications work. This role plays an important part in enabling JCN to provide pragmatic climate policy ideas that accelerate Australia’s climate leadership while equipping the Australian Jewish community with evidence-based climate solutions to champion.
You will track policy developments across Federal, State and local levels, prepare policy briefs and research summaries, and support stakeholder engagement across government, community and organisational partners.
Research & Policy Coordinator
Reports to: CEO and senior staff.
Term: Casual or part-time contract.
Location: Australia-wide (Hybrid or Remote).
Salary: Competitive, commensurate with experience.
Roles & responsibilities
Monitor climate policy developments across government
Map key political and community stakeholders
Prepare policy briefs and research summaries
Support stakeholder meetings and follow-up actions
Assist public communication of evidence-based policy solutions
Core competencies
The successful candidate will:
Experience in policy research or analysis
Strong written communication skills
Understanding of climate policy issues
Organised, independent and collaborative working style
How to apply
Apply here to submit your application.
Please note: Applications will remain open until the right candidate is found.

