Job Summary
Remote / Work from Home
- $75,000 - $84,999 per annum pro rata + salary packaging
- Applications close:
- Job posted on: 26th Apr 2024
- Brisbane & Gold Coast > Brisbane CBD
Remote / Work from Home
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and driven Community Organiser to mobilise volunteers and empower communities in Queensland and northern NSW. You will do this by building meaningful grassroots power to hold decision-makers accountable and help protect nature from the damage caused by invasive species.
From fire ants to feral deer, Queensland experiences some of the worst of invasive species - one of the main causes of the state’s biodiversity and habitat loss.
The community organiser is a new position that plays a central role in building the network of local people who are aware of the impact and willing to take action to drive change to address the severe impact of invasive species on the environment. You will engage people in Queensland and northern New South Wales to participate in Invasive Species Council campaigns.
You will organise and mobilise volunteers for boots-on-the-ground events like community briefings, market stalls, MP visits, and snap actions. You will also connect, support and empower volunteer leaders in their communities. Some of this work will be delivered through building coalitions with partner organisations.
The Community Organiser builds local networks and coordinates and runs events on the ground to mobilise the community and key stakeholders in Queensland and northern NSW.
The position will report to the Advocacy Manager - Northern and will initially be focussed on opportunities ahead of the Queensland election and raising awareness about our fire ants campaign.
Essential:
Desirable:
Remote home or shared office in the Brisbane or Gold Coast areas.
ISC is an equal opportunity employer. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
It is a requirement of working with the Invasive Species Council that you provide evidence that you are up to date with your COVID19 vaccinations.
Contact Reece Pianta on 0422 935 665 for specific questions about the role.
The Invasive Species Council conservation team aims to tackle some of our most challenging invasive species threats and drive systemic reform to Australia’s biosecurity system and environmental laws.
The values of the conservation team:
You will be joining a team that advocates for nature, is committed to science, is fearless and persistent and is collaborative with first Australians.
The Invasive Species Council is a non-government donor-funded organisation formed in 2002 that seeks better laws and policies to protect the Australian environment from invasive plants, animals and diseases. Over the last couple of years, the organisation has embarked on a ten-year journey of growth as we make the 2020s the ‘decade of biosecurity’.
Invasive species have been the main driver of environmental loss of Australia’s native animals since colonisation and remain one of the main threats to the future survival of all our unique wildlife on land and sea. Unless we take action, work with others and speak out, Australia’s biodiversity crisis will only worsen.
The Invasive Species Council has made numerous interventions that have reduced the environmental impacts from invasive species. Over recent years we:
We work remotely from home in many different parts of Australia. Support for your development will be a priority.
Our 2022-2030 Strategic Plan can be found here.
More details about all our campaigns can be found on our website.
A position description is attached.
Remote / Work from Home