Deputy State Director

The NSW Nationals is looking for an experienced political professional to join our executive team.

For the last 100 years, our organisation has looked after the interests of rural, regional and remote NSW, ensuring no stone is left unturned in the pursuit of regional representation.

As an employee with the NSW Nationals, you will have access to the following benefits:

• A flexible and fast-paced work environment
• The ability to use your initiative to undertake projects important to you
• The ability to assist State and Federal Members of Parliament in their local campaigns
• Immersion and training in political campaigns
• Opportunities to travel for work, including training interstate and overseas (when appropriate)

The Role

This position, reporting to the State Director, is responsible for:

• Managing the membership and administrative team and other staff as required
• Ensuring strict compliance to electoral and other law
• Internal compliance including Party constitutional advice
• Providing direction and assistance on political, electoral and campaign matters
• Acting as State Director in the absence of the State Director
• Assisting the State Director in the organisation and governance of Central Executive, Central Council and Party Committees
• Undertaking projects and tasks as may arise or as requested or approved by the State Director

Requirements

• At least 5 years experience in political campaigns or political offices, particularly in local campaigns
• Excellent organisational skills and demonstrated attention to detail
• A bachelors degree in law or similar
• An understanding of politics in NSW and in particular, regional NSW
• Excellent communication skills