• The position is being offered as a part-time role of eight days a fortnight.

Penny’s Campaigns and Communications Advisor will develop and implement campaigns to build political pressure, achieve outcomes for communities, raise Penny’s profile and grow the Greens movement in Queensland and nationally.

You will work closely with Policy and Media Advisors and the Constituent Support & Community Engagement Officer to identify campaigning opportunities, organise events and public forums, and create deep connections with communities.

The role is based in the Gladstone electorate office in Central Queensland, and may involve some travel both within Queensland and interstate.

ABOUT YOU

The successful candidate must have a deep understanding of Australian politics and a fundamental alignment with progressive Greens values.

You must have a commitment to making positive change, and possess strong written and verbal communication skills, professional integrity, and a track record as a flexible team player who is also able to drive their own work independently as required.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE

• Develop and implement portfolio and issue campaigns that align with the Senate Office strategy to build community support, achieve policy outcomes and grow the movement.
• Develop and implement election campaign plans that align with Queensland Greens and Australian Greens campaign strategy.
• Create digital content and printed collateral to support campaigns, including writing toplines for briefing docs and daily messages; copy for campaign emails, petitions and social media; and designing social media squares and banners and other graphical content or briefing a designer to do so.
• Organise printing (flyers, corflutes, addressed and unaddressed mailouts etc) ensuring it comes within the Senator’s communications budget.
• Organise and promote events and campaigning opportunities for the Senator in conjunction with Greens branches or other Greens representatives.
• Identify opportunities to establish relationships with communities, stakeholders and advocacy groups in line with the Senate Office strategy.
• In collaboration with the policy team, identify opportunities to progress and amplify campaigns using parliamentary and committee interventions and other levers. This will include but is not limited to speeches, questions on notice, motions, correspondence and inquiries.
• Assisting with correspondence, constituent advocacy and casework as necessary.

APPLICANTS SHOULD POSSESS THE FOLLOWING SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• A demonstrated understanding of the Australian political landscape and the political issues and battles shaping the national debate.
• Experience in campaign development and implementation.
• Experience creating social media content, particularly video.
• Excellent written, interpersonal and oral communications skills.
• Strong analytical skills and demonstrated capacity to comprehend complex issues, think strategically and adapt to changing circumstances.
• Confidence, motivation and initiative.
• Highly attuned organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to deliver work to deadlines in a timely manner.
• Ability to work both as part of a team and with minimal supervision.
• Strong understanding of Greens policies, particularly within the Senator’s portfolios.
• Understanding of and commitment to progressive Greens values.

ABOUT PENNY AND THE GREENS

Penny is the Australian Greens’ spokesperson on Primary & Secondary Education; Older People; Social & Government Services; Transition & Regional Development and Sport. Prior to entering parliament she was a public high school teacher and unionist for 30 years. Penny believes that everyone deserves what they need to live a good life: a great education, quality healthcare, a secure job or adequate income support, and an affordable home. Penny’s electorate office is in Gladstone, Central Queensland.

The Queensland Greens have been a major progressive force in Queensland politics for over two decades. In 2022 the party achieved a major breakthrough at the federal level with Max Chandler-Mather, Stephen Bates, Elizabeth Watson-Brown and Penny joining Larissa Waters in parliament. The Queensland Greens continue to build an ambitious movement on a platform of radical wealth distribution and social and environmental justice.

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 2024-2027.

The position is being offered as a part-time role of eight days a fortnight. The role will commence at an EOB5 salary of $86,506 full-time equivalent plus an additional Electorate Staff Allowance payment of between $4,472 and $17,896 for recognition of any overtime hours worked, to be determined with the successful candidate based on their availability. In addition to this, a tax-free travel allowance (~$300 per night depending on location) will be paid for all required travel.

Benefits and entitlements include:

• Employer-sponsored superannuation of 15.4%
• Relocation assistance, studies assistance and paid study leave (subject to eligibility requirements)
• Ongoing training and professional development facilitated by the employment framework

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.

This is an ongoing contract that will commence on 2 December, 2024 unless an alternative start date is agreed to.

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.