We are seeking expressions of interest from experienced campaigners to be part of our Newtown state election campaign team.

If you are a passionate activist, organiser or community campaigner - or you’ve got experience as a campaign manager or doing digital comms - as you want to be a part of shaping the progressive agenda in the NSW state election - then we are keen to hear from you.

The seat of Newtown is currently represented by Greens MP Jenny Leong, who was elected to the NSW Parliament in 2015 as the first Member for the new electorate which stretches from the inner city to the inner west.

Members of the Newtown Campaign team will work closely with Jenny Leong MP and dedicated Greens volunteers, as well as Greens staff, as well as engaging with community groups and community activists.

About the Positions

We are looking to fill a number of positions in the Newtown Campaign team - so that we have the right skills and experience to be able to run a successful campaign and build on our work over many years.

We are looking for people who have experience in some or all of the following areas to be a part of our team:

• Campaign organising
• Social media and emails
• Media and communications
• Volunteer coordination
• Managing campaigns
• Design and materials production
• Event coordination

We encourage people with diverse experience and candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply - you don’t need to have all of the above skills to apply!

The successful candidate/s for this position will play a key part in the campaign to re-elect Jenny Leong MP at the state election in March 2023. You will have the opportunity to be involved in a dynamic, vibrant and progressive local campaign that will connect with the community and strengthen support for progressive politics.

About the Greens NSW

The Greens Party movement is based on the four pillars of social equity and economic justice, ecological sustainability, grassroots democracy, and peace, nonviolence and disarmament. Greens parties across the world share these same principles and values.

In NSW we have six Members of Parliament, two Senators in the Federal Parliament, and 53 local government Councillors. We are comprised of 61 local groups across the state.

Key responsibilities

This position will work closely with the Newtown Campaign Team to achieve their campaign goals.

1. Key Organising: Engaging volunteers and the logistics for street stalls, door knocking, telephone banking and other campaign activities
2. Event Coordination: Identifying, creating and coordinating supporter events including forums, dinners, fundraising events and other opportunities
3. Communication Support: Assistance with the set up and use of digital communication tools and printed materials to support the campaign.
4. Logistical Assistance: Administration support for the campaign and candidate, including help with the establishment of the Newtown campaign office and campaign coordination
5. Any other tasks as required by the Newtown Campaign Committee or candidate

SELECTION CRITERIA

(Please address these in your application)

1. A commitment to The Greens and the advancement of Greens policies and principles
2. Understanding of NSW and Australian political issues and the political system, and local knowledge about the area covered by the Newtown Electorate.
3. Experience working or volunteering to support an election, social justice, environment, and/or community campaign
4. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (note any relevant communication skills eg. writing and editing, design and layout, social media, media, emails)
5. Demonstrated organisational skills with the ability to work effectively under pressure and manage competing priorities and deadlines.
6. The ability to coordinate and work effectively with a busy and energetic team of campaign volunteers
7. Website, social media and database experience (Nation Builder a plus)
8. A current Working with Children Check

Note: Occasional evening and weekend work and travel within NSW will be required.

Successful candidates must not be a member of another political party.

Key relationships

Operations Manager: Direct line manager

Newtown Campaign Committee (via delegation): Operations and workplan supervisor; provide reports, escalate issues, keep informed and advise.

Work team: Work collaboratively and inclusively by participating in meetings to share information, innovation, and best practice.

Internal stakeholders: Work closely with Jenny Leong MP, the Greens candidate for the state seat of Newtown, other Greens NSW staff and volunteers.

Salary

$73, 993.69 (Admin Step 1) to $86, 490.47 (Admin Step 7) FTE p.a. + 11.5% superannuation.

Position status

Part-time options (21 hours per week) from November 2022. Full-time options from January 2023. Contract until 1 week after the date of the State election. Some weekends and after hours work will be required.

Commencing

November 2022A position description is attached.

Covered by

The Greens NSW Staff Collective Agreement

Location

The Greens NSW office in Camperdown or Newtown Campaign office once established.

Work Health & Safety

You must take all reasonable care for yourself and others and comply with any reasonable instructions, policies and procedures relating to work health safety and wellbeing.

For further queries about the role please call or email Andrew Blake on 0404 845 752 [email protected] using the subject line: Campaigners - Newtown enquiry via EthicalJobs.

People of colour, gender diverse and trans people are encouraged to apply.