Senior Community Organiser - Original Power (Identified)

Work to build the power of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to self-determine our own futures and protect country.

Original Power is a community-focused, Aboriginal led organisation that builds the collective power of our people and backs our leadership, skills and capacity to genuinely achieve self-determination in our community and on country.

Original Power provides strategic advice and campaign support, facilitates capacity building and connects communities. The demands of climate justice require us to not only confront the climate crisis, but in doing so, build our capacity to ensure we are people who can confront all forms of injustice, determine our own futures and help bring greater control and dignity to our communities.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Community Organiser to join the team, and support our work in Defence of Country, partnering with communities in the Northern Territory to support their efforts to self-determine what happens in their communities and on country.

 

IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL

  • Work with Nurrdalinji to identify campaign strategies 
  • Maintain relationships with community stakeholders 
  • Develop and maintain relationships with Directors, members, potential organisers and leaders
  • Work across campaign partners to roll out the campaign strategy, organise and implement actions and ensure the organising work is strategic
  • Provide information and produce materials and newsletters,  where relevant, including supporter and funder updates
  • Explore new opportunities for  Nurrdalinji  including economic development and clean energy projects
  • Support  ways to build the capacity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, change makers  and communities

A position description attached here.

SELECTION CRITERIA

Experience - Required

  1. At least two years' experience in a role that requires community development and organising skills
  2. High level of cultural knowledge with experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and organisations
  3. Great communication skills for working in collaboration with Traditional Owners with the ability to explain and support a wide range of activities
  4. Sound skills in computers including working within Microsoft GSuite and Microsoft Office 
  5. Solid administration  skills including being able to  organise people and their travel needs to get to meetings, keep good money records,  work via emails and follow policies &  procedures. 
  6. Current driver’s license and preferably your own vehicle or access to a vehicle with  the  ability to travel within the region.  

Qualifications & Skills - Desirable

  1. Existing relationships  with the Traditional Owners from Daly Waters, Larrimah, Marlinja, Elliott, Mataranka, Minyerri, Katherine and Borroloola 
  2. Knowledge of the areas represented by  the  Nurrdalinji Native Title Aboriginal Corporation.

 

Interested in applying?

We are accepting expressions of interest until 11.59pm on Sunday 2nd March 2025.  

To express interest, please include:

  • A cover letter outlining your skills, experience and interest in the role.
  • Copy of your current CV.


To apply, submit your application through Ethical Jobs portal, or send your expression of interest to:

Wynona Karena, Operations Coordinator

Email: [email protected]

If you have any questions about the role or Original Power, please reach out to Wynona.

We look forward to hearing from you.

 

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