17 November 2009

Australian Council of Trade Unions

Do you want to build on the work started with the Your Rights at Work campaign in the last federal election? We need talented and enthusiastic campaign coordinators to undertake the key work of continuing to build our campaigning capacity.

In this role, you will use your demonstrated union, political or community campaigning experience to take a major role in working with Trades and Labour Councils and affiliates in engaging union members and the wider community.

These positions will be for up to 12 months, commencing in late January 2010, with positions based in Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Adelaide and Brisbane.

jobdescription: The Campaign Coordinators are to:

1.Liaise closely with Trades and Labour Councils (TLCs), local ACTU Organising Centre personnel and affiliates regarding the ACTUs campaign strategies

2.Develop plans with TLCs, ACTU Organising Centre personnel and affiliates to ensure coordination of campaign activities

3.Research and identify campaigning issues, focus and resources

4.Develop plans with affiliates to engage with members

5.Plan and coordinate campaign events with TLCs, ACTU Organising Centre personnel and affiliates

6.Develop kits and materials to assist TLCs and affiliates

7.Maintain campaign databases and websites.

8.Provide assistance to TLCs with state campaigns and local priorities.

Key Criteria Include:

Demonstrated experience in union, political or community campaigning roles

Strong skills in strategic campaigning with a focus on campaigning aimed at building capacity and activity on the ground

Good knowledge of campaigning strategies and emerging campaigning tools

Good familiarity with multimedia approaches to campaigning

Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to develop strong relationships with key stakeholders

Excellent initiative and the ability to work independently and as part of a team

Commitment to the principles of trade unionism.

A competitive remuneration package will be provided (depending on experience and skills.

Positions available in Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Adelaide and Brisbane (one in each), and will work out of the ACTU and/or the Trades and Labour Councils. Some intra- and interstate travel required.

The ACTU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The applicant must be a permanent resident and able to work in Australia.

Only applications which address the key selection criteria will be considered.

Please forward applications including details of qualifications and experience to Pirjo Laine plaine@actu.asn.au or 03 9664 7333.

5.30pm 27 November 2009

Pirjo Laine

03 9664 7333

plaine@actu.asn.au