Job description Overview
The Northern Territory needs a political alternative. The NT Greens Party Manager will be a key part of building the Greens towards election wins in the Territory.
The NT Greens continue to go from strength to strength. Celebrating record results across the NT in the past few years, we're building the political alternative that the Territory needs.
If you like working with your community to change things, we want to hear from you.
Training and national support will be provided. Political experience helps, but if you're good at steering a team to win, you should get in touch.
Expectations
This role supports the NT Greens with party development, movement building, and preparation for the 2028 Territory and Federal elections.
This will include:
* Growing the member and volunteer base of the party, including First Nations and culturally and linguistically diverse members and volunteers, by supporting local organising teams, working with the Membership Coordinator, and managing online systems.
* Working with members to develop strategic priorities, make budgets, and deliver on objectives.
* Supporting members and volunteers to develop and execute issue-based campaigns in their communities, with the aim of engaging our members, building relationships, and informing the public on key issues.
* Facilitating training and capacity building for NT Greens members and supporters.
* Driving long-term candidate recruitment and development.
* Running the NT Greens social media accounts and website.
* Contributing to the political direction of the Greens in the NT and maintaining media and policy stakeholder relationships.
* Building a strong financial base for the party through fundraising.
* Being the Territory contact for Greens nationally, including MPs.
* Supporting the Management Committee to administer the party and continuing party-building efforts in governance and systems use.
* Building and implementing winning campaign strategies with members and supporters.
Essential criteria:
* Awareness of, and commitment to, Greens principles and grassroots democracy.
* Experience in leading, organising and managing large and complex projects.
* Experience in working with, developing and/or implementing strategic plans and campaigns.
* Experience in managing and supervising volunteers, with a focus on positive team culture and welfare.
* Demonstrated success in building and maintaining strong relationships and buy-in for a shared strategy with a broad range of stakeholders.
* Strong communication skills.
* At least 3 years of relevant professional experience.
* An appropriate Australian or New Zealand work visa (if applicable).
* Ability to obtain a NT Working with Children Clearance (Ochre card) and a National police check.
Desirable attributes:
* Experience in election campaigning for the Greens or progressive organisations.
* Experience in working with and presenting to volunteer boards.
* Basic skills in using Canva or a similar graphic design software.
* Experience working in the Territory.
* An understanding of online communications tools and systems.
* Experience in managing media and media strategy.
* Experience working with First Nations people and communities.
* Experience in fundraising
Key Relationships:
* Reports to the Management Committee of the NT Greens, alongside day-to-day supervision arrangements with the Convenor of the NT Greens.
* Works closely with the Australian Greens National Office.
* Direct supervision of volunteers.
* NT Greens members, supporters, volunteers and donors.
* Local stakeholders including relevant NGOs, organisations and activist groups.
Location
The role is based in Garramilla/Darwin or Mparntwe/Alice Springs.
The role will include travel within the NT as well as occasional interstate travel, for which a budget is provided, along with a budget for office space or home office setup.
Conditions
This is a 1 full-time equivalent position with a starting annual salary of $100,372, plus 12% superannuation. Applicants wishing to work under flexible working arrangements are encouraged to apply.
This is a fixed-term contract to December 2028. The position may become permanent from the end of this contract subject to performance and ongoing funding.
The NT Greens Party Manager is entitled to 6 weeks of paid annual leave and 10 days of personal leave. The Party Manager is an employee of the NT Greens and is at Level 5 of the Support 2 Classification, and is subject to the conditions of the Australian Greens Staff Collective Agreement which is available online or by request.
The position requires working with volunteer governance bodies within the Greens, as well as with staff employed by the Australian Greens around the country. As such some irregular hours and weekend work will be required. The position will receive handover and training from Greens staff, including the former Party Manager.
Applications
The NT Greens are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and culture. If you meet the requirements of this position description, we encourage you to apply.
If you have any questions, or require an adjustment for the recruitment process or position, please contact Jonathan Parry on 0400 730 455 or using the subject line: NT Greens Party Manager - Darwin / Alice Springs enquiry via EthicalJobs.
next steps
To submit your application, please click 'Apply Now' by the closing date.
Applications close at 5:00pm ACST on the closing date.
A position description is attached.