Peter Callender

Peter Callender is an experienced professional currently serving as the Darwin Community Organiser for Lock the Gate, focused on safeguarding water and communities from gas fracking in the Northern Territory. Prior to this role, Peter held the position of Executive Assistant to the General Manager of Community Services at the Arnhem Land Progress Aboriginal Corporation, the largest Indigenous Corporation in Australia. Peter has also contributed significantly to the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre as the Volunteer Engagement Manager, overseeing a large team of volunteers and various services for refugees. In addition, Peter served as General Manager at EthicalJobs.com.au, where responsibilities encompassed organizational strategy, HR, and marketing. Early roles included project coordination and youth work, complemented by a Bachelor of Arts/Commerce degree from the University of Sydney with studies in economics, marketing, and music.