07 November 2007

National Tertiary Education Union

The National Tertiary Education Union (NTEU) represents approximately 25,000 academic and general staff in universities and other tertiary education providers. The Union is seeking applications for the position of Policy and Research Coordinator (PRC), in its National Office, based in South Melbourne, Victoria. This is a senior position with high level policy, research, public advocacy and management responsibilities.

Co-ordinate the work of the Policy and Research Unit on a day-to-day basis. Supervise other Unit members as required and take full responsibility for initiation and completion of assigned tasks or projects, including: research on tertiary education policy and other areas as relevant; lobby, liaise and negotiate with all levels of government and associated bureaucracies, other unions and the ACTU, academic and university bodies, professional bodies, business organisations, student representative groups and all levels of NTEU; propose and develop policy for consideration by NTEU; develop detailed strategies for policy implementation; promote NTEU's interests in a wide range of forums.

Experience in policy research, public advocacy, media liaison and a commitment to trade unionism are essential requirements for this position.

Knowledge of or involvement in the tertiary education sector and highly developed management skills would be an advantage.

Salary is in the range of $81,898 to $89,454 plus a 17% employer superannuation contribution.

NTEU is an equal opportunity employer.

Applications addressing the selection criteria, including the names of three referees should be forwarded to Grahame McCulloch, General Secretary NTEU, PO Box 1323, South Melbourne Vic 3205. Alternatively, fax (03) 92541915 or email akotaidis@nteu.org.au

5pm 21 November 2007

Andrew Nette

(03) 9254 1910

anette@nteu.org.au

www.nteu.org.au