Director of Oceania

The Earthshot Prize

. Lead impact and partnerships work across Australia and the Pacific nations .

Posted 10/14/2026contractRemote • AustraliaLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in building and managing senior partnerships, securing multi-year funding, and leading impactful regional programs. Possesses strong communication skills and the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders, including First Nations and Pacific Island communities.

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Partnership DevelopmentFundraising ExperiencePublic-Facing CommunicationStakeholder EngagementRegional Impact Strategy

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Hard Skills

FundraisingPartnership ManagementEvent CoordinationImpact Strategy DesignPublic Speaking

Soft Skills

AutonomousSelf-DrivenConfident CommunicationCollaborativeEntrepreneurial

Industry Keywords

PhilanthropySustainabilityClimateFirst Nations EngagementPacific Island Networks

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead impact and partnerships work across Australia and the Pacific nations
Serve as the senior voice of The Earthshot Prize in the region
Build an ecosystem of partners and changemakers ahead of major Earthshot moments
Secure legacy funding for a long-term regional programme
Lead specific Finalists and Winners in the region to help scale their impact
Secure sponsorship for regional events with support from the global partnerships team
Establish and oversee a regional advisory council incorporating First Nations and Pacific Island voices
Nurture the regional community of supporters, including Official Nominators, Expert Advisors, nominees, Finalists, philanthropists, investors, and friends
Provide practical on-the-ground event support, including local logistics and liaison with partners and suppliers
Ensure sponsors and funders receive a clear, well-managed experience
Design and deliver a regional impact strategy for Australia and the Pacific
Lead momentum plans for specific regional Finalists and advise Finalists and Winners strategically
Identify and secure partnerships with philanthropists, governments, policymakers, foundations, investors, and corporations
Secure multi-year legacy funding and develop a long-term regional programme with partners
Act as the senior public face at events, on stage, and with the media
Share regional insight and partner feedback with the global team

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven track record of delivering impact through a network of senior partnerships
Highly autonomous and self-driven, with sound judgement and ability to keep a distant team well informed
Demonstrated record of raising substantial gifts, sponsorship, or investment, including multi-year funding
Strong existing networks across Australian philanthropy, business, government, and civil society
Experience with UHNWIs, family offices, foundations, and corporations
Confident, credible communication skills and ability to build trust quickly with senior stakeholders
Ability to collaborate across teams and time zones, internally and externally
Entrepreneurial and hands-on, comfortable with pace, change, and ambiguity
Experience in public-facing communications, including stage appearances, interviews, and media (desirable)
Experience working with First Nations communities or setting up and running advisory councils (desirable)
Networks and experience across Pacific Island nations (desirable)
Experience in climate, environment, or sustainability (desirable)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Opportunity to work with The Earthshot Prize, a prestigious environmental prize organization
Opportunity to drive real change and make a meaningful difference to the planet
High autonomy to lead regional work and make decisions on the ground
Fast-paced and entrepreneurial working environment
24 month fixed-term contract