The Position

The Northern Organiser will work with the State Director and Campaign Manager to provide day-to-day support to candidates and volunteers, helping achieve the field campaign goals for the Federal Election in northern Tasmania.

Working closely with the campaign team, the Northern Organiser will play a crucial role in meeting voter contact targets by supporting and training candidates and volunteers to engage in thousands of persuasive conversations with Tasmanian voters.

Activities include:

• Door-knocking
• Telephone outreach
• Public events

As part of the Tasmanian Greens' commitment to wellbeing, the Northern Organiser will foster a positive campaign tone and culture while being attentive to the physical and mental wellbeing of staff, volunteers, and candidates.

Salary

• $67,600 + 11.5% superannuation

Award

• Australian Greens Staff Collective Agreement

Start Date

• TBC As the election date is unknown, the start date will either be the 5 April or as soon as the election is called if prior to this date.

Hours

• 22.8 hours per week for 8 weeks (inclusive of Saturday)

Probation Period

• 1 month

Reports To

• State Director

Location

• Launceston

Primary Responsibilities

• Oversee the execution of the field campaign strategy.
• Plan and organise events, launches, training sessions, candidate briefings, and other campaign activities in northern Tasmania, primarily in Launceston.
• Support volunteer local organisers in running voter contact and volunteer recruitment campaigns.
• Ensure local teams have the training, support, and resources necessary to perform their roles safely, effectively, and in alignment with the campaign plan.

Selection Criteria

• Experience in organising and field campaigning, or enthusiasm and ability to learn.
• Demonstrated experience in recruiting and managing volunteers, and supporting them in leadership roles.
• Strong leadership and persuasive communication skills.
• Knowledge of best-practice voter contact techniques, and ability to train volunteers in these techniques.
• Ability to stay calm under pressure, be sensitive to others’ needs in high-pressure environments, and maintain good self-care.
• Strong political acumen and commitment to Greens principles.

Desirable Skills and Experience

• Knowledge of Australian Greens systems (CiviCRM, Rocket, GVIRS, List and events manager).

For a confidential discussion about this position, please contact: Gemma Kitsos, State Director on 0431 016 587 or via [email protected] using the subject line: Organiser - Federal Election - Launceston enquiry via EthicalJobs.

A position description is attached.