About Us

The NSW Council for Civil Liberties (NSWCCL) was established in 1963 as an independent not-for-profit member organisation committed to protecting civil liberties and human rights in Australia. We are a secular and politically non-partisan.

We engage with a wide range of civil liberties and human rights issues within NSW and at a national level. Our main work is done through policy advocacy and campaigns to influence community views and government policies and laws. NSWCCL also responds to complaints from the public on civil liberties related issues.

As a member organisation, our work is largely done by volunteers, led by an elected Committee (equivalent to a board of directors).

About the Executive Officer Role

NSWCCL is looking for a person to provide operational leadership in strengthening NSWCCL’s profile and advocacy capability. This is a new position created to strengthen our ability to respond to an increasing volume of challenges to civil liberties and rights in Australia. It will be an exciting and challenging position.

You will be responsible for supporting the Convenors and the Committee in the day to day running of the organisation. This will include:

• Mobilising and enhancing the engagement of our members and supporters on civil liberties campaigns;

• Providing campaign and advocacy leadership and strategy;
• Developing and executing agreed operational tasks or plans – including fundraising and regular communications with members and supporters;

• Managing a small team of interns and volunteers;
• Policy development on civil liberties issues and government relations in consultation with Action Group Convenors;

• Development of media releases and public statements on key issues;
• Any other reasonable tasks as directed.