28 January 2009

ACTU Organising Centre

The ACTU Organising, Education and Campaign Centre, provides education and campaigning support to Australian unions affiliated to the ACTU. The education provision of the Centre is aimed at developing the skills and knowledge of organisers, union leaders, delegates and activists. The Centre also works with Unions to build comprehensive internal programs in order to strengthen capacity and grow. This work includes the development and implementation of campaigns, systems development and consultancy.

The Organising Centre now has a vacancy based in Sydney. This role will be flexible, and would suit applicants seeking full-time or part-time work in a family-friendly environment.

We would be interested in hearing from you if you are: A union educator or adult educator who is interested in using your skills and knowledge to train and develop others and/or; An organiser or lead organiser who has relevant campaign experience and the capacity to work directly with union leadership at state and national levels and/or; An educator or community campaigner with a real interest in working at multiple levels with the Union movement.

$72,030 pro rata

You can find out more about the Organising Centre or obtain a copy of the Position Description by going to our web page at www.actu.asn.au/orgcentre. Position Descriptions can also be obtained by emailing Emily Hedger at ehedger@actu.asn.au.

If you would like to discuss this opportunity informally and confidentially, please contact Kaylee Campradt on (02) 8268 9700.

Applications must address the Key Selection Criteria, and should be submitted by Friday 13th February 2009 to ehedger@actu.asn.au or to:

Emily Hedger
ACTU Organising Centre
Level 4, 365 Queen Street
MELBOURNE VIC 3000

5.00pm 13 February 2009

Emily Hedger

Administration Manager

Level 4, 365 Queen Street, Melbourne, VIC, 3000

03 9664 7363

03 9670 0837

ehedger@actu.asn.au