Closing Date
Overview
The Northern Territory needs a political alternative. The NT Greens Party Manager will be a key part of building the Greens towards election wins in the Territory.
The NT Greens continue to go from strength to strength. Celebrating record results across the NT in the past few years, we’re building the political alternative that the Territory needs.
If you like working with your community to change things, we want to hear from you.
Training and national support will be provided. Political experience helps, but if you’re good at steering a team to win, you should get in touch.
Expectations
This role supports the NT Greens with party development, movement building, and preparation for the 2028 Territory and Federal elections.
This will include:
- Growing the member and volunteer base of the party, including First Nations and culturally and linguistically diverse members and volunteers, by supporting local organising teams, working with the Membership Coordinator, and managing online systems.
- Working with members to develop strategic priorities, make budgets, and deliver on objectives.
- Supporting members and volunteers to develop and execute issue-based campaigns in their communities, with the aim of engaging our members, building relationships, and informing the public on key issues.
- Facilitating training and capacity building for NT Greens members and supporters.
- Driving long-term candidate recruitment and development.
- Running the NT Greens social media accounts and website.
- Contributing to the political direction of the Greens in the NT and maintaining media and policy stakeholder relationships.
- Building a strong financial base for the party through fundraising.
- Being the Territory contact for Greens nationally, including MPs.
- Supporting the Management Committee to administer the party and continuing party-building efforts in governance and systems use.
- Building and implementing winning campaign strategies with members and supporters.
Essential criteria:
- Awareness of, and commitment to, Greens principles and grassroots democracy.
- Experience in leading, organising and managing large and complex projects.
- Experience in working with, developing and/or implementing strategic plans and campaigns.
- Experience in managing and supervising volunteers, with a focus on positive team culture and welfare.
- Demonstrated success in building and maintaining strong relationships and buy-in for a shared strategy with a broad range of stakeholders.
- Strong communication skills.
- At least 3 years of relevant professional experience.
- An appropriate Australian or New Zealand work visa (if applicable).
- Ability to obtain a NT Working with Children Clearance (Ochre card) and a National police check.
Desirable attributes:
- Experience in election campaigning for the Greens or progressive organisations.
- Experience in working with and presenting to volunteer boards.
- Basic skills in using Canva or a similar graphic design software.
- Experience working in the Territory.
- An understanding of online communications tools and systems.
- Experience in managing media and media strategy.
- Experience working with First Nations people and communities.
- Experience in fundraising
Applications
The NT Greens are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and culture. If you meet the requirements of the attached position description, we encourage you to apply.
If you have any questions, or require an adjustment for the recruitment process or position, please contact Jonathan Parry on 0400 730 455 or jonathan.parry@nt.greens.org.au.
How to apply
Please email a short cover letter, your resume, and a document setting out your responses to the essential and (where applicable) desirable selection criteria to office@nt.greens.org.au.
Applications close at 5:00pm ACST on Friday 10 April 2026.