Disinfo Watch Campaigner - Research Campaigner - Flexible Location

Job description

• Start date: Late February 2024
• Remuneration: 3 days [22.8 hrs] per week , SCHADS level 3, $77,577.76 pro rata
• Term: Part-time, permanent
• Location: Anywhere in Australia, Sydney preferable
• Supported by: Director

About
The Trans Justice Project is a national, trans-led organisation whose mission is to push back against the anti-trans lobby and build a powerful movement working for freedom, justice and equality for all trans and gender diverse people. We are working together with our loved ones, and allies to bring about a future where all trans people are safe, celebrated, and free.
The Role
Your job will be to lead our new campaign Disinfo Watch. is a research-driven, cutting-edge campaign to expose the lies, undermine the influence, and challenge the social licence of the anti-trans lobby. You will be responsible for undertaking research and analysis, developing website content, training allies, and helping to run the public campaign.
Responsibilities

• Develop and regularly update the website database

• Researching anti-trans disinformation actors and myths, refining the inoculation strategy, writing website copy, working with a designer and web developer to produce the site, and updating it regularly with new information.
• Equip and train civil society organisations, businesses and governments to respond to anti-trans disinformation

• Running training sessions for target constituencies on how to recognise and combat anti-trans disinformation
• Provide advice to organisations, businesses, and governments
• Produce resources, analysis, and tactical guides for allied groups
• Facilitate a Disinfo Watch network that is able to respond ahead of emerging threats
• Run strategic, and hard-hitting campaigns

• Produce strategic, media-worthy reports on disinformation
• Develop and run campaigns to put pressure on key targets and constituencies to end their platforming of anti-trans disinformation.

Qualifications
We do not require any formal degree but previous experience as a researcher is preferred.
Skills Desired

• Highly developed research skills, preferably gained through a previous research position or degree
• Excellent writing and editing skills
• Experience running engaging workshops or trainings
• Experience being a part of, or running campaigns, especially ones which have focused on gaining media attention.
• Excellent ability to summarise large amounts of information into short, powerful messages intended for a lay audience
• Ability to build relationships of trust with allies, experts, and other organisations.

If you meet even just a few of the criteria above we strongly encourage you to still apply. We will be able to offer some training and development to help you succeed in the role.
Desired qualities

• Commitment to the vision, mission, and values of the Trans Justice Project
• Excellent interpersonal, organisational, and time management skills
• Willingness to give advice, provide solutions, and help to shape the strategies of the broader team
• A strong communicator who gives feedback and asks for help
• A deep familiarity with the trans experience

The person in this role will be exposed to anti-trans content through their research. As such we are looking for someone with good self-knowledge and emotional skills to recognise when these things are impacting them so we can support them to take care of themselves.
Trans and gender diverse people have historically been kept out of many forms of employment. That’s why formal experience and training is less important to us than excitement to learn, a proactive attitude, and alignment with our organisational culture, mission, and values.
We particularly encourage people who are First Nations, people of colour, and/or trans feminine to apply.
What you can expect working at the Trans Justice Project
This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-growing organisation at the forefront of trans justice campaigning in Australia. The Trans Justice Project is a team player, helping to support the broader movement for trans justice to be as effective and powerful as it can be. We value solidarity and bringing people together around a shared vision for change.
We are aiming to build a workplace that prioritises healthy relationships, learning, and personal growth. One where we treat each other with respect, where people work reasonable hours, and we take the time to do things well.
We are happy to be flexible around when you work your hours during the week provided that you are generally available for a set number of hours on regular days. This may make the role well-suited for people with small children or who need to manage a chronic illness.
However, due to the nature of the role you may be asked to work some irregular times so that we can respond to emerging news. Additionally, you will be required to occasionally attend events in person
We offer an award salary, 12.5% super, and four weeks (pro rata) of paid gender affirmation leave, wellbeing leave, and a free week of annual leave over the Christmas break.
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