25 August 2009

LHMU - Victoria

About LHMU Victoria

LHMU Victoria is a growing, dynamic union organising diverse workers to have a strong voice at work and in society.

We run creative and forceful campaigns to win respect and justice for workers in our industries, including Response Time! Our Ambos. Our Lives., Clean Start: Fair Deal for Cleaners and BIG STEPS in Childcare.

The Support Officer will report to the Media and Communications Officer and will:

• Write and lay out communications for campaigns, including leaflets, dedicated campaign websites and e-newsletters to campaign supporters.

• Write and lay out campaign communications for our members

• Write content and interview members for journals and newsletters

• Contribute content for our website www.lhmu.org.au

• Photograph and film campaign actions and members, and produce short campaign videos

The successful applicant must have:
• A demonstrated commitment to campaigning for justice
• Ability to meet deadlines and juggle multiple projects
• Ability to work long and unpredictable hours
• Excellent writing and editing

You should also have some or all of the following:
• A degree or other qualification in journalism or communications
• Ability to talk with workers from diverse backgrounds
• Ability to frame issues for different audiences
• Basic layout using InDesign/Photoshop/Illustrator
• Research and interview skills
• Photography, digital video and video editing skills

Competitive salary with generous leave and superannuation provisions.

In a letter outline why you would like to work with the LHMU in this position, and how your skills and qualifications make you the ideal candidate.

A current resumι and published examples of your writing and photography.

current resumι and published examples of your writing and photography.

Deadline: Close of business, Friday 11 September 2 11 September 2009

For more information go to: www.jobsforjustice.org.au; www.lhmu.org.au .