We're hiring our new Chief Executive Officer.

GetUp's mission is to build a national movement to fight for a fair, flourishing, and just Australia.

Right now, Australia has one of our most progressive Parliaments ever. But the Albanese Government isn't acting with the courage we need, our communities are hurting, and we face the growing threat of the far right. GetUp's work is more urgent than ever.

With over a million members, an iconic brand, and a track record of 20 years shifting public debate, GetUp continues to be uniquely positioned to reshape the national story and win bold progressive change.

GetUp is full of fresh energy. Hundreds of thousands of new members are engaging in new campaigns, powered by the impactful (and fun) tactics GetUp is famous for. Our next leader – or leaders, as Co-CEOs – will scale our impact with creativity, confidence and agility.

We're looking for compelling campaigners and communicators who thrive in the fast pace of politics, inspire courage in others, and have a knack for spotting opportunities where GetUp members can drive real change.

Our next leader will cast a hopeful, values-driven vision for Australia's future and excite the public around what's possible when we work together. Could this be you?

Apply now!

Submit your resume/CV and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) via Ethical Jobs, sharing how your experience, skills and vision can drive GetUp's impact into the future.

Applications close 5pm AEST Thursday 11 June.

For questions or further information, please email ceo.recruitment@getup.org.au to arrange a confidential discussion with a member of the GetUp team.

What's at stake

Trust in politics as usual is evaporating. Big corporations and their executives make record profits while the rest of us face soaring prices, insecure work, unattainable housing and underfunded schools and hospitals. Big polluters double down while our communities are left to deal with worsening impacts of climate breakdown. Authoritarian populists act with impunity in senseless warfare, spreading violence and hate. People want answers, and leadership.

The stage is set for big progressive ideas to win. But Billionaire-backed One Nation, Advance and their allies are dividing communities with racism and disinformation. We can't let them take Australia backwards. GetUp's mission is clear: fight back and win bold, progressive change.

GetUp members are taking action at scale through new, hard-hitting campaigns. Right now we are pushing for a ban on gambling ads, exposing supermarket superprofits, and challenging One Nation. We're reaching millions of people on social media every single week. New members are joining in the hundreds of thousands – including large numbers of Gen Z and millennials. Our staff are buzzing and driving a strong, positive culture. GetUp's future is bright. Will you be the one to lead it?

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We're ready for what's next. Are you?

This is your chance to lead one of Australia's most recognised progressive organisations — and play a pivotal role in shaping the country's future.

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We want to hear from people who:

  • have a commitment to member-driven campaigning, ready to work hand-in-hand with GetUp's growing national membership,
  • are seasoned strategists and persuasive communicators,
  • take risks, and persuade others to try new ways of making change,
  • understand how attitude shift happens on the ground and online,
  • can transform the driest of policy debates into irreverent, fun, and engaging campaigns,
  • know how people find and build community online,
  • know how to navigate complex partnerships and get the most out of them, and
  • are able to take a hit, and inspire the GetUp team and membership to keep going in the face of setbacks, defeat, and inevitable controversies.

We know there are many different ways to live and practice these skills, so we are searching with open minds. We encourage people with skills and experiences beyond those typically thought of as necessary for a CEO to apply.