ABOUT THE ROLE

Victorian Greens Senator Lidia Thorpe is seeking a passionate and engaged person to join her team in the part-time role of Community Organiser and Campaigner, based in Victoria.

The Community Organiser and Campaigner will connect constituents and supporters in Victoria with the campaigns of Lidia and the Greens.

The successful person will be supported by, and work collaboratively with, Lidia’s team to execute campaign actions and to boost outreach and community engagement.

They will be required to assist with the coordination of events and functions, including community meetings and public engagements. A good working knowledge of Australian politics, Greens politics and activism will be important.

PAY AND CONDITIONS

The position is offered under the ​Members of Parliament (Staff) Act 1984​, and employment conditions are outlined in the ​Members of Parliament (Staff) Enterprise Agreement 2016-2019​.

The position is part-time at 0.6 EFT (3 days per week equivalent, work pattern negotiable). It is offered at an Electorate Officer B classification with a salary range of $72,150-77,926 per annum, depending on experience. This salary is applied pro rata, and the role attracts 15% superannuation in addition to salary. This role may involve occasional out of hours commitments, for which time off in lieu arrangements are offered.

This position is a non-ongoing part time contract from commencement (anticipated mid-April) to 31 December 2021.

KEY WORK AREAS

• Community organising & mobilising​ - you will create opportunities for supporters in Victoria to connect with Lidia and her work. You’ll plan and run online and in-person events, build connections with local community leaders and organisers, and provide opportunities for supporters to take action
• Volunteer coordination​ - you will support volunteers to take action in their local community and connect them to Lidia’s campaign work, ensuring they have a positive experience.
• Local issues & campaigning in Victoria​ - you’ll support Lidia to respond and connect to Victorian community groups who are campaigning for change in their local area on various issues.

PERSONAL QUALITIES WE’RE SEEKING

• Highly developed people skills across a diverse range of audiences
• Strong cross-cultural competency
• A respect for sensitive and confidential information
• Composure, confidence, empathy and initiative
• Diverse people, negotiation, coordination and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to work effectively and amicably under pressure

SELECTION CRITERIA

• Excellent interpersonal communication skills, verbally and in writing
• Excellent organisation, prioritisation and time management skills
• Experience in community organising and mobilising across a range of tactics
• Demonstrated ability to organise and support volunteers
• Experience in event planning and management
• Understanding of the context of Aboriginal rights and interests within Australian society and culture
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a close team under time constraints, competing priorities and other pressures
• Commitment to the Australian Greens’ Principles and Charter

If you feel you meet most, but not all, of the selection criteria, please don’t be discouraged from applying.

Please note all employees are expected to sign a confidentiality and code of conduct agreement prior to the commencement of their employment. A probationary period of 3 months will apply.

The Australian Greens encourage applications from any interested and qualified people. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. We don’t discriminate on the basis of sex, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability. We welcome people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to apply for all our roles.

Please see Position Description attached, including information about how to apply. 

For more information or a confidential discussion, please contact [email protected] (Acting Chief of Staff), using the subject line: Community Organiser and Campaigner enquiry via EthicalJobs​.

A position description is attached.