Raise Our Voice in Parliament Head of Community Engagement

Raise Our Voice Australia is a non-partisan social enterprise mobilising young women and gender diverse people to transform policy and politics.

The Raise Our Voice in Parliament Head of Community Engagement is responsible for leading our engagement with community groups to support their involvement in the campaign.

We particularly welcome applications from people from culturally, ethnically and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people who identify as First Nations or LGBTQIA+, people from migrant/ refugee backgrounds, and people with a disability.

All applicants are required to be over 18, and acquire and maintain an active Working With Vulnerable Persons check (or state equivalent)

Key tasks include:

  • Leading outreach to community groups working with young people across the country to share the Raise Our Voice in Parliament campaign

  • Building relationships with community groups and group leaders

  • Working with the Raise Our Voice in Parliament team to service any requests, such as requests for workshops or resources

  • Identifying opportunities for ongoing engagement post-campaign, and working with the Head of Partnerships to activate these

What we are looking for:

  • Passionate about gender equity and/ or public decision making

  • Excellent relationship building and management skills

  • Excellent communication skills

  • Experience working with diverse stakeholders 

  • Ability to work with minimal supervision

What you will get out of it:

  • Experience working with passionate people who are motivated to create change

  • Relationships with community change makers

  • Membership of a community of passionate future leaders

  • Contribute to the formation of a new organisation focused on having and supporting critical national conversations

The details

Time commitment: 5 hours a week | voluntary
Location: online, anywhere in Australia
Reports to: Raise Our Voice in Parliament Campaign Director
For questions: people@raiseourvoiceaustralia.com
Applications close: 11.59pm local time, 13 April 2024