Office Assistant

About our team

The Greens movement is based on the four pillars of

• social equity and economic justice

• ecological sustainability

• grassroots democracy

• peace, non-violence and disarmament

 Greens parties across the world share these same principles and values.

 Our office undertakes the work of Melanie Selwood MLC, Greens Member of the South Australian Legislative Council.

 The Greens have two members of the South Australian Legislative Council, and aim to work collaboratively with our Greens colleagues across the country, members, supporters and volunteers here in SA.

 Our goals are to grow our movement, win at elections, and achieve outcomes for South Australia that align with our values. 

Key responsibilities

The Office Assistant will work closely with the whole team, primarily with the Office Manager, to support the team with our goals.

 This position is designed to be an opportunity for someone to gain experience in a political office while providing support where needed.

 Key duties will include:

• Administrative support – providing support to the team as required

• Correspondence – supporting the team to communicate with people and organisations who contact our office

• Research & briefings – drafting briefing notes on relevant topics

• Data entry – maintaining our database systems & entering data after event

• Phone calls – answering calls, inviting people to events or meetings

• Website and media management – editing & maintaining videos on our website and YouTube

• Event support – supporting the team to deliver events or meetings

• Other duties as required 

Essential requirements

The Office Assistant must meet the following requirements:

• A commitment to Greens values and policies

  • Interest in political work and building the Greens movement

  • An understanding of the Greens and support for the party’s principles, policies and decision-making processes

• Interpersonal skills and communication

  • Excellent written, oral and interpersonal and relationship management and communication skills

  • Demonstrated skill in building relationships with volunteers, staff and external groups

• Collaboration, organisation and delivery

  • Demonstrated organisational skills in managing competing priorities

  • Strong emotional intelligence, problem solving skills and resilience

  • Demonstrated ability to work within a small team in a dynamic work environment and work independently as required

• Technical skills

  • Strong office administration skills

  • Experience in using MS office

Successful candidates must not be a member of another political party. 

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives including Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander peoples, people with a disability, culturally and linguistically diverse people, LGBTQIA+ people, and people of all ages.

 Our team endeavours to make our workplace accessible and reasonable adjustments are available to support individual needs.

A position description is attached.