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Volunteer Campaign Manager (Voluntary)

📍 Melbourne 💼 On-site ⏰ Full Time 📋 Service Provision Contract 🏷️ Marketing, Advertising and Communications

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Minimum Experience

0 years

Application Deadline

📅 31/12/2026

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Job Description

Applications close:
Job posted on: 3rd Aug 2026
Melbourne > Ashwood
Volunteer
Advocacy and Campaigns, Volunteer Management, Events Management, Communications and Marketing
Not For Profit (NFP)

Help lead a community-powered campaign for the 2026 Victorian State Election

Voices of Ashwood is seeking an experienced, collaborative and values-driven Volunteer Campaign Manager to help lead the campaign of our community-endorsed independent candidate for the 2026 Victorian State Election.

This is an opportunity to play a pivotal leadership role in a grassroots campaign that puts community at the centre of politics. Working with a dedicated team of volunteers, you will help build a campaign based on listening, integrity, respect and genuine community participation.

About Voices of Ashwood

Voices of Ashwood is a community-led organisation committed to strengthening democracy by ensuring local people have a genuine voice in the decisions that affect their lives.

Our approach is consistent with the principles of the Community Independents Project. Applicants should align with its values of collaboration, integrity, inclusiveness, truth, transparency, empathy, trust, equality, respect and generosity.

About the Role

The Campaign Manager is accountable to the Voices of Ashwood Campaign Committee and works closely with the endorsed independent candidate to deliver the committee's campaign strategy.

Key Responsibilities

Coordinate the day-to-day operation of the campaign.
Develop and implement the campaign plan.
Recruit, coordinate and support volunteers.
Organise campaign events, forums, street stalls and community engagement.
Coordinate campaign communications and media.
Monitor campaign progress and report to the Campaign Committee.
Coordinate early voting and election day operations.
Ensure compliance with Victorian electoral legislation.
Promote a respectful, inclusive and community-led campaign culture.

About You

Excellent organisational and project management skills.
Experience leading people or volunteers.
Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Commitment to integrity, professionalism and respectful engagement.
Alignment with the values of the Community Independents Project.

Time Commitment

This is a volunteer leadership position. The commitment increases during the campaign period, early voting and election day.

How to Apply

Please click "Apply Now" and submit a cover letter, CV, summary of relevant experience, availability, two referees and a statement explaining how your values align with Voices of Ashwood and the Community Independents Project.