Company Description:

Hobart Against Hate is an emerging activist organisation dedicated to bringing awareness to unacceptable and extreme policies, political parties and individuals. Currently, we are in the process of organising further protests against hate speech.

Role Description:

Our marshals will be the backbone of protest safety and event coordination. As a marshal, you will ensure that our movement remains completely peaceful, guide protesters along the approved route, and you will be the first point of contact for any sort of issues. You will ensure that our protests and events will be calm, organised and aligned with all of Hate Against Hobarts core beliefs.

Some of the responsibilities of this role will be:

Maintaining the peaceful movement, alongside any police presence.

Guiding protestors and participants along the routes.

Monitoring crowd behaviour.

Assisting the more vulnerable participants if needed.

Relaying information to organisers.

Potentially de-escalating situations.

You will also need to uphold strict standards.



These standards include, but are not limited to, no aggression, no engagement with hostile individuals and no media interaction unless authorised by event organisers.

Qualifications:
Robust interpersonal, communication, and active listening skills to interact respectfully with diverse community members.
Ability to remain calm under pressure, use sound judgment, and support basic conflict de-escalation and safety protocols.
Physical ability to stand or walk for extended periods and move safely through crowds and outdoor settings.
Demonstrated commitment to inclusivity, non-discrimination, and anti-hate principles, with alignment to the organization’s mission.
To be a holder or have the willingness to obtain, a valid Working With Vulnerable People card.
Prior experience in events, security, community organising, or volunteer coordination is beneficial but not required.

📌 Volunteer Marshal Tasmania (Australia)
🏢 Hobart Against Hate
📍 Australia