Lead Community Organiser (Perth based)

The Wilderness Society is an independent environmental advocacy organisation supported by around 30,000 members. The work we do leverages our strong base to build a mass movement for climate action and nature conservation in Australia. Since 1976, we've stood at the forefront of the country's most historic campaigns, including the Franklin River, Fraser Island, Tasmanian Forests, James Price Point in the Kimberley and numerous World Heritage Areas. Today, we're training a new generation of environmental leaders with a sophisticated community organising program, while building support for effective and lasting change through our communications. Australia's natural environment and the life it supports is its great advantage, The Wilderness Society exists to protect it.

The Position

We have an opportunity for a Lead Community Organiser to join our team, bringing your outstanding leadership experience and passion for nature. In this role you will build and foster networks amongst volunteers and team leaders with a focus on building a bigger and more diverse movement for nature and climate action.

You will be responsible for the day to day management and development of community organisers, organising teams across multiple locations. You will also recruit volunteers, develop and train community leaders and engage target communities in meaningful dialogue and action.

It therefore goes without saying that you have an excellent communication skills and are able to collaborate with community members to develop and implement fundraising strategies and drive leads for new financial recruitment.

You will be joining a passionate yet supportive organisation who are at the forefront of Australia's most historic environmental campaigns.

Application Process

To apply please click on Apply Now. Applicants are required to address the below targeted questions, and provide a cover and CV.

Question 1: Detail a successful organising program you've managed and what were the elements that made it successful?

Question 2: What do you see as the biggest challenges for the environment movement and how can community organising address these?

We recommend that you review the position description for further information.

If you have any questions please contact our People & Development (HR) Support Officer - Erica Maginnis - erica.maginnis@wilderness.org.au