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.

ABOUT THE POSITION

This is the perfect role for a passionate campaigner and community organiser who wants to have a meaningful impact on NSW state politics. The Summer Hill Campaign Organiser will work closely with dedicated Greens volunteers, as well as Greens staff, and engage with community groups and community activists.

The Summer Hill Campaign Organiser will coordinate a range of activities for the Greens’ Lower House election campaign in the state seat of Summer Hill.

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.

The Campaign Organiser will work with the candidate, the Summer Hill Campaign Committee and campaign volunteers to engage with the local community on a diverse range of local and statewide issues across areas of social justice and the environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The Campaign Organiser is responsible for organising the 2023 Summer Hill State Election Campaign and is governed by the Summer Hill State Campaign Committee.

Key responsibilities include:

1. Implementing an integrated campaign strategy with the Campaign Committee
2. Reporting as required to the Campaign Committee and Greens NSW
3. Coordinating development and implementation of a Field Organising strategy with the Campaign Committee
4. Organising: Engaging volunteers and the logistics for street stalls, door knocking, telephone banking and other campaign activities
5. Event Coordination: Identifying, creating and coordinating supporter events including forums, dinners, fundraising events and other opportunities
6. Communication Support: Assistance with the set up and use of digital communication tools and printed materials to support the campaign.
7. Logistical Assistance: Administration support for the campaign and candidate, including help with the establishment of the Summer Hill campaign office and campaign coordination
8. Working collaboratively with the Campaign Committee to manage a balanced campaign budget and full compliance with GNSW requirements and electoral laws
9. Developing and maintaining effective professional relationships with Campaign Committee, employed staff, volunteers, local group members, Greens NSW staff and office bearers
10. Day to day line manager for other Campaign staff including directing and leading their work plans
11. Producing a comprehensive post-election evaluation report
12. Ensuring the engagement of culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) and LGBTQIA+ communities in the Summer Hill campaign
13. Any other tasks as directed.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Demonstrated experience coordinating staff and volunteers in a grassroots field campaign
2. Experience implementing successful, innovative, and contemporary communications strategies, including practical knowledge of social media platforms, databases, and other online tools
3. Expertise in leading, managing and motivating high-performing teams of paid and volunteer staff
4. Ability to work effectively and calmly under pressure with competing deadlines
5. Exceptional project management skills, including the identification and minimisation of risks
6. Well-developed political judgement, and a thorough understanding of current Australian and NSW political issues and the political system
7. A willingness to understand and respect the structure of Greens NSW and Australian Greens
8. Excellent communication and analytical skills
9. Outstanding interpersonal and organisational skills in managing competing priorities and deadlines
10. Demonstrated emotional intelligence, problem solving skills and resilience
11. An understanding of the Greens and support for the party’s principles, policies, and decision-making processes
12. A current NSW Drivers Licence
13. A current Working with Children Check or a willingness to obtain one in the first month of employment
14. Willingness to undertake evening and weekend work

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

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

• Operations Manager: Direct line manager
• Summer Hill 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 the Greens candidate for the state seat of Summer Hill, other Greens NSW staff and volunteers

WORK HEALTH AND 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.

PAY AND CONDITIONS

• Salary range: $77, 867.12 (Admin Step 3) FTE p.a. + 11.5% superannuation.
• Primary Location: The Greens NSW state office, Camperdown or the Summer Hill campaign office once established.
• Hours: 21 (3 days) per week. Some weekends and after hours work will be required.
• Status: Contract until one week after the state election.
• Position begins: November 2022
• Covered by: The Greens NSW Staff Collective Agreement.

For further queries about the role please call or email Andrew Blake on 0404 845 752 [email protected], using the subject line: Campaign Organiser - Summer Hill State Election Campaign enquiry via EthicalJobs