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| Position: Communications Officer |
Date of
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03 February 2010 |
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| Union: |
Community & Public Sector Union - Sydney, NSW |
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| Overview: |
Looking for an exciting role in union communications?
Interested in campaigning, unions, politics and the media?
Are you a confident, clear and engaging writer?
The Community and Public Sector Union (CPSU) is offering an exciting opportunity in Sydney, working with our Campaigns and Communications Unit.
The CPSU is one of Australias most active and innovative trade unions, representing tens of thousands of members in the federal public sector and beyond.
The primary function of this role is to deliver effective written communications that support the unions agenda and promote the benefits of union membership.
The successful applicant will report to the Director of Campaigns and Communications and will be primarily responsible for:
- writing and sub-editing a wide range of CPSU communications
- providing expert media advice
- managing relationships with service providers
- creating exciting and effective online content and campaign materials.
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| Job Description: |
The CPSU is one of Australias most active and innovative trade unions, representing tens of thousands of members in the federal public sector and beyond.
The primary function of this role is to deliver effective written communications that support the unions agenda and promote the benefits of union membership.
The successful applicant will report to the Director of Campaigns and Communications and will be primarily responsible for:
writing and sub-editing a wide range of CPSU communications providing expert media advice managing relationships with service providers creating exciting and effective online content and campaign materials.
Please address the selection criteria below, ensuring to provide examples and experiences which highlight your ability to satisfy the criteria.
experience: Selection Criteria
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| Experience & Qualifications |
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- A commitment to union values and principles, helping others and making a contribution to society
- Excellent written communication skills ability to write bulletins, emails, letters or reports and analyse written documents
- Demonstrated understanding of the media and political environment as it relates to the CPSUs aims
- Capacity to embrace new technologies and strategies to promote the CPSU
- Ability to analyse issues and develop strategies to deal with them
- Ability to deal professionally with diverse groups of people, including journalists, members, delegates and union officials
- Enthusiasm, energy and creativity to produce high quality work in a sometimes challenging environment.
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| Salary: |
OS Specialist 1 $61,422 to OS Specialist 4 $70,360(fixed pay point; salary depending on skills & experience)
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If you believe you could make a genuine difference, please submit your application by COB Friday 19th February, 2010.
You must complete the on-line application form & selection criteria to be considered for this position. Please visit our website www.cpsu.org.au/aboutus/topics/2318.html
The CPSU is an EEO employer and women are therefore encouraged to apply. Part time employment arrangements may be available for suitable applicants for this position.
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| Send Application to: |
Human Resources - Vera Petkovski Level 10, 440 Collins St, Melbourne, VIC, 3000
E-mail: careers@cpsu.org.au
Phone :(03) 8620 6357
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| Applications close: |
COB 19 February 2010 |
| For further information |
| Contact: |
Vera Petkovski
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| Title: |
Human Resources
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| Address: |
10/440 Collins Street, Melbourne, VIC, 3000
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| Phone: |
03 8620 6357
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| Email: |
careers@cpsu.org.au
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| WWW: |
www.cpsu.org.au/aboutus/topics/2318.html
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