Organisation : GetUp
Location : Australia (Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Western Australia and regional areas across NSW, Victoria and Queensland)
Work type : Full-time
Sector : Community Engagement, Foundations, Trusts & Philanthropy, Law, Justice & Human Rights, Other
Salary type : Annual Package
Salary : 85,120.36 - 106,389.92
Application closing date : 28 Jan, 2025
About the organisation
About GetUp
GetUp is an independent movement of everyday people. Together, we practise our independence through passionate political engagement. We judge parties and policies, values and character — not their brand — then act accordingly.
We are active participants, not indifferent observers. We champion climate science over denial, the public good over corporate greed, and robust multiculturalism over callous racism.
Our core priorities are campaigns for First Nations justice, climate justice, addressing inequality, and protecting a democracy that works for everyone. We are beholden to no-one but each other and our shared values. Together, we pressure, persuade and work with those in and outside government who can deliver real change on the issues that drive us, without ever giving or receiving money, or direction, from any political party, politician or candidate.
Elections are great change moments. Our movement engages fiercely whenever we have the opportunity and means to build a more fair, flourishing and just Australia for all. Our power comes not from private interests or political patronage, but from the rolling tide of people working together towards a common cause.
What we offer:
- An enterprise agreement with generous conditions
- Salary at Level 4-6 of our Enterprise Agreement: $85,120.36 - 106,389.92 + superannuation, annual leave loading, and 6 weeks leave per annum
- A hybrid and flexible work environment
- Opportunities to grow and develop your career
About the role
Our Election Organisers will:
- Work with local action groups of skilled and motivated GetUp volunteers on community events, trainings and voter contact ahead of the Federal election;
- Boost GetUp’s organisational understanding of local issues and contribute to campaign strategy and messaging;
- Identify and develop local leadership amongst GetUp volunteers;
- Grow the GetUp membership base in key regions and electorates;
- Coordinate voter contact activities such as phone banking, door knocking and GetUp’s presence in key electorates during pre-poll and Election Day.
You will be someone who is:
- Passionate about creating progressive change in Australia;
- Has excellent interpersonal skills and care deeply about supporting others to step up into leadership;
- Has strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate about nuanced policy issues in an accessible, persuasive manner;
- Can work quickly both independently and in a team;
- Can be across multiple tasks at once and never drop the ball;
- Are nimble with a can-do attitude and come up with creative solutions to tricky situations.
Bonus points for:
- Experience with electoral organising;
- Experience working with organising technology to engage people at scale – eg. calling and door-knocking technology, P2P texting software, NationBuilder;
- Prior experience writing GetUp-style email communications, or experience managing Facebook groups and using Slack.
If you can see yourself in this role and hold even a few components of the relevant experience, you could be the perfect person for the job. Formal education, qualifications and extensive experience matter less to us than excellence, initiative and drive.
At GetUp, we know our capacity to drive progressive change increases with a diverse team. We are always actively looking for applicants from a diverse range of genders, cultures, language groups, abilities, and experiences to apply.
We strongly encourage applications from candidates in Western Australia and regional areas across NSW, Victoria and Queensland.
How to apply
Applications not allowed for this job listing.
Please quote in application: GetUp Election Organiser - Expression of Interest via Pro Bono Australia.
Sector: #Community_Engagement, #Foundations_Trusts_and_Philanthropy, #Law_Justice_and_Human_Rights, #Other
