Raise Our Voice in Parliament Head of Political 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 Political Engagement role is responsible for managing relationships with the offices of Federal MPs and Senators who are participating 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:

  • Sending invitations to participate in the campaign to federal MPs and Senators

  • Managing participation RSVPs 

  • Answering questions from offices

  • Coordinating the delivery of speeches to the offices

  • Tracking and following up on speech selections

  • Engaging offices post-campaign to measure the impact of participation

  • Thanking offices and providing the post-campaign impact report

What we are looking for:

  • Someone who is passionate about gender equity and/ or public decision making

  • Someone who has previously run projects or managed campaigns 

  • Excellent relationship building and management skills

  • Excellent communication skills

  • Experience working with politicians and young people

  • 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 politicians and community change makers

  • Membership of a community of passionate leaders

  • Contribute to an organisation leading national conversations focused on gender equality and civic engagement

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: when we find the right candidate - please submit applications at your earliest convenience