Are you ready to use your skills and experience in communications and media for progressive change and building collective power for AMWU members?
We are looking to fill this senior role in our National Communications Team, supporting AMWU members to build power in their workplaces, campaign for the things that matter to them at work, and deliver positive change in their industries and communities.
This is the role for you if you are looking for a challenging and dynamic role in a small team. You’ll get to use your creativity, skills and experience to deliver outstanding content to a range of audiences, working on projects that make real impacts on the lives of workers. The role will involve specialist work in media engagement and work on the broader range of operational tasks and functions associated with internal and external communication in the Union.
We highly value experience in a union or membership organisation, but please apply if your experience has developed elsewhere and you’re able to demonstrate how your skills are transferable. If you are ready to put your communications and marketing skills to use and make a difference for workers and their communities, then we want to hear from you.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Working in a small team, you must be prepared to deliver and assist with all the operational tasks and functions associated with internal and external communication in the Union whilst juggling multiple projects and work with a range of stakeholders.
You will have a particular role in developing high-quality and engaging content across print and digital channels.
We are looking for a great collaborator who can juggle multiple projects and work with a range of stakeholders.
This role requires interstate travel from time to time.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop content and strategies to support the social, industrial and political campaigns of AMWU members
• Develop, design and deliver on larger print publications, including the AMWU Journal, National Conference publications and resources such as handbooks and manuals.
• Develop and lead communications strategies for campaigns and community engagement, ensuring consistent messaging across channels.
• Write and distribute op-eds, media releases and maintain strong media relationships to support communication objectives. Ensure key union issues and messaging are communicated to the public and the media.
• Execute impactful campaign communications to assist in social, industrial and political union campaigns, using data-driven approaches. Provide advisory support to campaigns.
• Work closely and collaboratively with other team members and support the broader communications objectives of the AMWU. Mentor and coach other members of the team in a range of communications skills.
• Work effectively under the supervision of the National Communications Coordinator to further build skills and support overall communications efforts.