This position is designated as an Indigenous Identified Position. The filling of this position is intended to constitute a special measure under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth), and s 12 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (Vic) and s 8(4) of the Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities Act 2006 (Vic).

Original Power is a community-focused, Aboriginal led organisation that builds the collective power of our people and backs our leadership, skills and capacity to genuinely achieve self-determination in our community and on country.

Original Power provides strategic advice and campaign support, facilitates capacity building and connects communities. The demands of climate justice require us to not only confront the climate crisis, but in doing so, build our capacity to ensure we are people who can confront all forms of injustice, determine our own futures and help bring greater control and dignity to our communities.

We are seeking an experienced Community Organiser to join the team, and support our work in Defence of Country, partnering with communities in the Northern Territory to support their efforts to self-determine what happens in their communities and on country. The role will require extensive travel to key communities within the Beetaloo Basin, Northern Territory.

IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL:

• Support the delivery of campaign strategies in collaboration with Nurrdalinji
• Develop and maintain relationships with Directors, members, potential organisers and leaders
• Work across campaign partners to roll out the campaign strategy, organise and implement actions and ensure the organising work is strategic
• Provide information and produce materials and newsletters, where relevant, including supporter and funder updates
• Explore new opportunities for Nurrdalinji including economic development and clean energy projects
• Support ways to build the capacity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, change makers and communities

This is an Indigenous Identified Position.

Experience - Required

1. At least two years' experience in a role that requires community development and organising skills
2. High level of cultural knowledge with experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and organisations
3. Great communication skills for working in collaboration with Traditional Owners with the ability to explain and support a wide range of activities
4. Sound skills in computers including working within Microsoft GSuite and Microsoft Office
5. Solid administration skills including being able to organise people and their travel needs to get to meetings, keep good money records, work via emails and follow policies & procedures.
6. Current driver’s license and preferably your own vehicle or access to a vehicle with the ability to travel within the region.

Qualifications & Skills - Desirable

1. Existing relationships with the Traditional Owners from Daly Waters, Larrimah, Marlinja, Elliott, Mataranka, Minyerri, Katherine and Borroloola
2. Knowledge of the areas represented by the Nurrdalinji Native Title Aboriginal Corporation.

If you have any questions about the role or Original Power, please reach out to Wynona Karena, Operations Coordinator, via [email protected] using the subject line: Senior Community Organiser (Identified) enquiry via EthicalJobs.

A position description is attached.