Territory Director

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Detail information about job Territory Director. Terms and conditions vacancy

• Opportunity to help shape conservative politics in the Northern Territory.
• Help lead the Territory Party to the next Territory and Federal Elections.
• Administer a Territory focused grassroots political organisation.

Full-time 12 Month Contract

The Country Liberal Party is seeking an experienced and motivated individual with a strong commitment to the values of the Country Liberal Party for the position of Territory Director.

The position will manage the day to day activities of the Country Liberal Party Secretariat, provide secretariat support to the Party’s Management Committee as well as supervising the Party’s staff and volunteers. Due to the small size of the office, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a wide range of administrative, political and campaign tasks themselves.

The duties for the position include, but are not limited to:

• Coordinating communications, activities and events between Management Committee, branches, members and elected representatives (both Members of the Legislative Assembly and our Federal Senator)
• General support for the Legislative Assembly of the Northern Territory and Federal operations.
• Undertaking a range of analytical, administrative and strategic tasks on behalf of the Party President and Management Committee.
• Ensuring all Northern Territory and Commonwealth Electoral Act reporting requirements and deadlines are achieved.
• Ensuring all arrangements for Party and Branch meetings are completed within set Constitutional deadlines and post meeting tasks are undertaken.
• Providing secretariat services to Management Committee including undertaking the preparation of documentation and taking minutes of meetings.
• Undertaking the organisation of the Party’s Central Councils and Annual Conferences including the production of all documents and reports.
• Serving as the contact person and undertaking other duties in relation to tenant and body corporate matters.
• Compiling and sending the Party’s regular update to members as well as updating the Party’s website and social media account.
• Other tasks as directed by the Party President and/or Management Committee.

In line with election cycles, the Territory Director will also be required to assist in the planning and management of preselections, including the preparation of documentation and serving as a point of contact for candidates.

The successful candidate will also be appointed as the Party Secretary, Registered Officer and Agent with both the Northern Territory and Australian Electoral Commissions.

The position also requires the successful candidate to maintain close and effective relationships with the Federal Secretariats of the Liberal and National Parties as well as act as the Party’s Campaign Director for the upcoming Federal Election.

The skills required for the position are:

• Ability to work with limited supervision.
• Broad administrative skills and experience.
• Strong IT skills, including ability to design artwork, use of social media and an ability to quickly familiarise themselves with new systems.
• Demonstrated campaign and political experience.
• Experience in supervising staff.
• Demonstrated ability to work to deadlines and prioritise tasks.
• Demonstrated commitment to the values of the Country Liberal Party.
• Strong research, communication and liaison skills, including both written and verbal communication and an ability to work constructively with a wide range of people.
• Knowledge and understanding of the Northern Territory and Federal political environments, electoral legislation and legislative requirements.
• Experience in Office Management and Finance would be desirable.

The position is being offered on a full-time basis and will require regular after hours work as well as extensive after hours work during election campaign periods. Regular intrastate and interstate travel may be required.

Salary will be negotiated on the basis of experience and skills with the successful candidate.

Applications in confidence including a covering letter and Curriculum Vitae should be forwarded to:

Senator the Hon. Nigel Scullion
Party President
Country Liberal Party

Post:         GPO Box 4194, DARWIN NT 0801

Email:        [email protected]

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Applications close 5pm (CST) Friday, 27th July 2018.

For further information, please contact Rhianna Harker, Party Vice President on 0405 736 068 or [email protected].