Are you passionate about advancing human rights?

BDS Australia is seeking an experienced campaigner/ organiser to drive our current BDS campaigns in line with the global BDS movement and to develop and grow our networks and national impact.

The role is aimed at shifting corporate complicity and government policy as well as engaging with the community on this issue.

You’ll need a strong grasp of campaign strategy and communications and a track record of successful stakeholder engagement as well as demonstrated experience in grassroots organising and campaigning. Ideally, you’ll have an understanding of human rights, colonisation and indigenous dispossession, as well as international law and the Palestinian struggle for justice.

We’re offering a 3 day a week part time casual position for an initial period of 6 months to support BDS Australia's work and to help grow BDS campaigns throughout Australia.

Do you have

• A drive to work for human rights and a desire to progress the BDS movement in Australia
• Experience to progress campaigns on a state and national level and work with international partners

• An ability to work efficiently across a range of tasks and effectively engage with student, union, community groups and individuals
• Strong communication skills and an ability to work and communicate effectively with committee members and volunteers
• At least 2-3 years experience in a similar or related role

Requirements of the position:

• Review and draft strategic plans for campaigns and report and evaluate on their progress and success in consultation with BDS Australia committee.
• Lead the implementation of key campaigns in collaboration with a BDSA campaign sub-group, or the BDSA executive
• Ensure that all campaigns adhere to the Palestinian BDS National Committee campaign guidelines
• Plan, develop and implement networking strategies to grow BDS supporters and campaigns in Australia by building relationships and alliances with:
  • First Nations communities, groups, and organisations
  • Community groups and the public including CALD and religious communities
  • NGOs including human rights, refugee, and similar organisations
  • Student unions and student groups nationally
  • Unions and other professional bodies
• Draft and prepare materials including, flyers, press-releases, newsletters, website copy and social media.
• Liaise with the BNC international representatives and attend international coordination meetings as required
• Attend committee meetings and other meetings as required and present reports and updates

Who we are

BDS (Boycott Divestment and Sanctions) Australia is a coalition of pro-Palestine organisations and community-based groups, dedicated to informing and activating the Australian community about the BDS movement in support of Palestinian rights and justice. BDS is a Palestinian-led movement for freedom, justice and equality. It is based on the simple principle that Palestinians are entitled to the same rights as the rest of humanity.

We are part of an international non-violent movement led by Palestinian civil society aimed at pressuring the state of Israel to end its illegal military occupation, settlement and de facto annexation of the West Bank, East Jerusalem and blockade of Gaza and to adhere to all international human rights laws and conventions including the right of return to refugees. We work for an end to Israel’s apartheid policies and its grave human rights violations and persecution of Palestinians.