SUMMARY

Our Better Climate Program and Nature Program teams are looking to grow and recruit into a number of exciting roles. We have an ambitious agenda, and we are looking for experienced, skilled, and dynamic staff who are passionate about working with communities to drive change.

We are currently recruiting for our Nature Program (x 1 based in West Perth) and Better Climate Program (x1 in West Perth, x1 in Busselton and x1 in Bunbury).

THE ROLE

Community Organisers work within the programs to build grassroots power. You will be leading the implementation of strategies that will increase the number of people involved, leaders trained, and engagement of people with influence to achieve our advocacy goals.

KEY DETAILS

• Work location: West Perth, Busselton, Bunbury
• Grade: SACS Award – Level 3
• Salary (FTE): $70,619 – $73,818 pa (Pro-rata for part-time) + superannuation.
• Positions and information:
  • Community Organiser (Better Climate - West Perth) - Permanent Part-Time (0.8 FTE, 30 hours per week)
  • Community Organiser (Better Climate - Bussetlon) - 6 months fixed term (0.8 FTE, 30 hours per week)
  • Community Organiser (Better Climate - Bunbury) - 6 months fixed term (0.8 FTE, 30 hours per week)
  • Community Organiser (Nature Program - West Perth) - Permanent Part-time (0.8 FTE, 30 hours per week)

As an organiser you will be responsible for:

• Volunteer recruitment, retention, training and leadership development
• Training volunteers to take leadership and organise on-ground campaign activities to deliver key organising and campaign objectives under strategic direction. These activities may include but are not limited to distributed events, stalls, phone banking, door knocking, MP meetings and actions, mobilisation events and rallies.
• Developing and adapting training materials that meet volunteers’ needs, expectations and existing experience levels.
• Attending and facilitating volunteer meetings, events and training in the field where required.
• Support drafting high-quality event materials, creative collateral and supporter communications.
• Participating in a strong team culture of experimentation, innovation, evaluation and learning.
• Attending team meetings to discus campaign opportunities, priorities and objectives.
• Working constructively within the organising team to execute its strategy and meet its goals.
• Data management and administration.
• Other duties as required.

YOU WILL BE SOMEONE WHO IS:

• Passionate about creating social change, especially building people-power to help drive a just transition to address climate change/to protect and defend WA's wildlife and ecosystems from escalating threats.
• Strong digital skills and a willingness to learn new technologies, and thrives in a fast-paced environment.
• High level communication, interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence and ability to communicate appropriately and effectively.
• Ability to work in a highly collaborative internal and external environment ad to cope in a fast paced work environment.
• Has excellent interpersonal skills, including active listening and meaningful conversations.
• Cares deeply about supporting others to step up into leadership.
• Are nimble with a can-do attitude and come up with creative solutions to tricky situations.
• Knowledge and awareness of First Nation people's cultural traditions, histories and protocols, and the diversity of their circumstances.

BONUS POINTS FOR:

• Experience building strong and diverse communities of volunteers.
• Prior experience working with volunteers.
• Experience in copywriting or persuasive email writing.
• Experience in planning creative actions.
• Experience with NationBuilder.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Valid and current WA Drivers Licence.

• National Police Clearance Certificate.

• Relevant tertiary qualifications applicable to the role (desirable).

• Current Working with Children's Check (desirable).

If these criteria speak to you, you could be the perfect person for the job. Formal education, qualifications and extensive experience matter less to us than a positive attitude, initiative and willingness to learn.

We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQA+ people, a diverse range of genders, people with disability and others with diverse experiences to apply for this opportunity.

Do not hesitate to reach out to us if you have any queries about the positions or CCWA by contacting:

• Community Organiser (Better Climate) - contact Sarah English on 0422 556 900 or e-mail: [email protected] using the subject line: Community Organisers - West Perth / Bunbury / Busselton enquiry via EthicalJobs.
• Community Organiser (Nature Program) - contact Rhiannon Hardwick on 0411 229 457 or e-mail: [email protected].
• All other enquiries - contact Mia Pepper on 0415 380 808 or e-mail: [email protected].

For more information about the above programs, visit:

https://www.betterclimate.org.au/

https://www.ccwa.org.au/nature