JOB DESCRIPTION

Victorian Trades Hall Council (VTHC) is looking for someone who wants to make a difference. We are seeking to employ an enthusiastic person to join us as a full-time Campaign Organiser in our Campaigns Team, contracted for the 2025 Federal election period.

Start date as soon as possible.

DUTIES INCLUDE

Through VTHC you’ll be part of a supportive and fast-paced team, where you will:

• Campaign to radically improve the lives of working people by supporting volunteers to take action in their workplaces and communities
• Organise online and offline events including door-knocks, campaign training, activist briefings, stunt actions, and local meetings
• Take responsibility for organising activists within a target marginal electorate up until the Federal election, including identifying and coaching volunteer leaders, hosting local campaign meetings, and organising doorknocks, street stalls, and train station handouts in your patch
• Use a campaign database to track our events and volunteer progression on the 'ladder of engagement'
• Assisting with other duties as required

This is a dynamic role requiring a lot of energy and passion! In the space of a week, you might find yourself knocking on doors in Frankston to speak with voters about the cost-of-living crisis, dressing up in a hazmat suit to participate in a ‘No Future in Nuclear’ stunt, and making calls to recruit local activists for election day.

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE

• A passion for social justice and a commitment to trade union values
• A current valid driver’s license
• Highly developed verbal and written communication skills
• Experience in political or community organising (even just as a volunteer)
• An eagerness to work with unions, regional Trades and Labour Councils, and key community allies
• The ability to manage large supporter lists
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills and an ability to build rapport with a variety of people with a wide range of political views
• A demonstrated capacity to work well with others in a team environment
• Ability to work independently and manage solo tasks
• A willingness to work irregular hours and on the weekend
• A willingness to travel regionally and interstate if required
• Competent skills in IT and social media

There are no formal education requirements. Even if you only meet some of these requirements but think you’re right for the job and are ready to learn, we're keen to hear from you.

This is a full-time position set at Level 3 (approx. $68,000) of our classification structure, contracted to conclude one month after the Federal election in 2025 (date currently not set).

Victorian Trades Hall has an Enterprise Agreement with a monthly RDO (in recognition of occasional additional hours) and 12% superannuation.

Fighting for and with Victorian union members, the Campaigns Team often works irregular hours, which includes night-time phone banks, morning train station events, and weekend street stalls (with time-in-lieu provided for weekend work). As such, some flexibility in availability is required.

This position will be based at Victorian Trades Hall in Carlton and will report to the Secretary through the Campaign Team Lead.

Women and people from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, are strongly encouraged to apply.

If after reading this you’re not sure you meet every criteria, but have the passion and determination to make positive policy change for Victorian workers we encourage you to apply. A statement of reasonable adjustments is available on request for people with a disability.

If you have any queries about this position, please contact Diane at [email protected], using the subject line: Campaign Organiser enquiry via EthicalJobs.

The VTHC is committed to a culturally inclusive workplace and encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people of all abilities to apply.