Applications are invited for a part-time community organiser position in the Office of Max Chandler-Mather MP. This role is based in Brisbane, QLD and is offered as a short-term role until July 2024, with the possibility of extension. The role is offered at 3 days per week.

The Community Organiser will support Griffith Electorate Office and MP to connect with constituents in Griffith, by organising and running events, organising volunteers, and overseeing other community engagement projects.

Key Responsibilities include;

• Working with the Chief of Staff and Local Issues Organiser to run events in the Griffith community on key local and Federal issues, or community events that increase Max’s visibility and accessibility to the electorate (stalls, pop up offices, free meals etc)
• Maintaining positive relationships with volunteers and community members
• Supervising volunteers in the Electorate Office and at events in the community
• Assisting with Griffith Mutual Aid projects including assisting with or running working bees at local schools or free BBQs and stalls at community events
• Managing the recruitment and execution of volunteer projects including letterboxing, running market stalls, community BBQs and other tasks as assigned
• Assisting to prepare written materials relevant to the events and volunteer projects, including drafting design briefs, socials media posts and emails
• Contributing to staffing the office reception area, including triaging phone inquiries, emails, and walk-ins to the relevant team member, as required
• Handling sensitive and confidential information ethically and respectfully.

Applicants should possess the following skills and experience:

• Highly developed project management and organisation skills, including the ability to juggle numerous tasks and prioritise based on urgency.
• Ability to work as part of a small team, under time constraints and tight deadlines, with a high level of independence.
• Highly developed written, verbal, organisational and interpersonal communication skills
• Alignment with progressive Greens values and a commitment to making positive change, and ideally experience talking about Greens policies and priorities.
• Experience working with and managing volunteers, including an ability to develop rapport and connection with new people quickly.
• Experience organising and running events

Other desirable qualities:

• Drivers licence and access to a car
• Experience using Nation Builder, or other data management systems
• Experience using Google and Outlook systems

Employment Conditions

This position will be offered under the Members of Parliament (Staff) Act 1984, and employment conditions are outlined in the Commonwealth Members of Parliament Staff Enterprise Agreement 2020-2023, which include;

• A full-time equivalent salary of $73,098
• Generous employer-sponsored superannuation of 15%
• Relocation assistance, studies assistance and paid study leave may also be available (subject to eligibility requirements)
• Ongoing training and professional development facilitated by the employment framework
• This is a short-term contract until the end of financial year (31 July 2023) with the hopes of extension beyond then, subject to availability
• This position will require some flexible work arrangements including occasional weekend work. Any hours worked will be remunerated and time off in lieu will be offered for any additional hours worked.

Should you have further questions, please contact Clare Scrine at [email protected], using the subject line: Griffith Community Organiser enquiry via EthicalJobs, or call on (07) 3397 1674

A probationary period of three months will apply and may be subject to extension by a maximum of two months. All employees are expected to sign a confidentiality and code of conduct agreement before the commencement of their employment.

The Greens are an equal opportunity employer. We know that strength comes with diversity and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as well as people of colour, people with a disability, and those of any religion or gender identity to apply. Even if you feel you do not possess all the required skills or experience for the role/s you’re interested in, we’d encourage you to apply and provide us with information on your other relevant or aligned skills.