Community Organiser

1 week ago

Gold Coast, Australia Invasive Species Council Full time

**POSITION VACANT**

**Community organiser**

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and driven Community Organiser to mobilise

volunteers and empower communities in Queensland and northern NSW. You will do this by building

meaningful grassroots power to hold decision-makers accountable and help protect nature from the

damage caused by invasive species.

**Position**:Community organiser

**Reports to**:Advocacy Manager - Northern

**Basis**:days per week.

**Location**:Work from home or a shared office in Brisbane or Gold Coast.

**Duration**:12 months, with extension possible depending on performance and funding.

**Salary range**:$75,000 - $85,000 per annum pro rata plus super, depending on skills and

experience.

Salary packaging, paid study or field work leave, plus extra Christmas/New Year

leave are part of the package.

**About the role**

From fire ants to feral deer, Queensland experiences some of the worst of invasive species - one of

the main causes of the state’s biodiversity and habitat loss.

The community organiser is a new position that plays a central role in building the network of local

people who are aware of the impact and willing to take action to drive change to address the severe

impact of invasive species on the environment. You will engage people in Queensland and northern

New South Wales to participate in Invasive Species Council campaigns.

You will organise and mobilise volunteers for boots-on-the-ground events like community briefings,

market stalls, MP visits, and snap actions. You will also connect, support and empower volunteer

leaders in their communities. Some of this work will be delivered through building coalitions with

partner organisations.

**Job description**

The Community Organiser builds local networks and coordinates and runs events on the ground to

mobilise the community and key stakeholders in Queensland and northern NSW.

The position will report to the Advocacy Manager - Northern and will initially be focussed on

opportunities ahead of the Queensland election and raising awareness about our fire ants campaign.

**_ Responsibilities_**
- Mobilise the community and key stakeholders to take action to influence political decisions

about invasive species.
- Grow the number of volunteers and supporters engaged with Invasive Species Council’s

campaigns in Queensland and northern NSW.
- Develop and run regular public events including meetings, market stalls and MP visits.
- Raise public awareness about the environmental impact of invasive species.
- Work closely with the Advocacy Manager and other Invasive Species Council campaigners to

develop, organise and promote meaningful, innovative, and high-impact real world actions

and events.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships, networks and engagement with stakeholders,

decision makers and volunteers contributing to our work.
- Proactively contribute to a positive, collaborative and values driven culture with the team

and organisation.
- Adhere to ISC policies and procedures
- Attend staff meetings and training as required including a twice-yearly face to face meeting
- Other duties as determined by the Advocacy Manager from time to time.

**_ Selection Criteria_**
- Essential_
- At least two years’ experience in a campaigning or organising role, with a track record of

successfully engaging and mobilising people and stakeholders to take campaign actions
- Strong communication skills: Experience motivating people to take action, ability to write

clear and concise content and comfortable approaching people in person, on the phone, and
- digitally.
- Demonstrated ability to manage projects and events and to recruit and manage volunteers.
- Motivated by a passion to achieve positive outcomes for nature
- A current driver's licence and access to a vehicle
- Desirable_
- Understanding of political processes and knowledge of and experience in campaigning to

achieve change
- Experience in engaging with traditional and social media
- Understanding of invasive species issues and/or environmental science
- Extensive network of local environmental, Indigenous and community organisations in

Queensland and northern NSW.

**Location**: Remote home or shared office in the Brisbane or Gold Coast areas.

**Applications**

Please send a resume with at least two referees and a statement explaining how you meet each of

each criterion will not be accepted.

ISC is an equal opportunity employer. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to

apply.

It is a requirement of working with the Invasive Species Council that you provide evidence that you

are up to date with your COVID19 vaccinations.

**Applications close**:8:59 am Sunday 12 May 2024.

**More info**

Contact Reece Pianta on 0422 935 665 for specific questions about the role.

**About the conservation team**

The Invasive Species Council conservation team aims to tackle some of our most challenging invasive

species th

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