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The Capacity Building Manager plays a key leadership role within the Australian Trade Union Institute. You will support and supervise a team of educators and capacity building practitioners, coordinate major initiatives, and work closely with unions and partners to deliver high‑ quality, values‑ driven‑ education and professional development. This role is about embedding a culture of learning across unions — strengthening leadership, organising capability, specialist practice, and confidence to act in complex industrial and political environments.
Job Responsibility:
Providing leadership, supervision and support to capacity building‑ team members
Coordinating and overseeing the delivery of capacity building initiatives across ATUI
Developing and delivering masterclasses, internal development programs, and specialist learning opportunities for union staff and leaders
Managing key education partnerships, including delivery of short‑course and micro‑credential programs
Contributing to strategic, operational and project planning for education and capacity building
Identifying opportunities to expand and strengthen ATUI programs, partnerships and revenue streams
Supporting high‑quality learning design, assessment and evaluation
Building and maintaining strong relationships with ACTU affiliates and key stakeholders
Requirements:
Demonstrated experience in union leadership, education or capacity-building roles
Experience facilitating training or learning programs, supported by relevant experience and/or qualifications
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to motivate and support others
Experience in instructional design and adult learning principles
Experience leading teams, work planning and implementation processes
A strong commitment to union values, social justice and collective action
Nice to have:
Experience working with marginalised or under‑represented communities
Experience in union education delivery
What we offer:
Additional 15% superannuation
Annual leave loading
Working from home opportunities
Generous leave arrangements, including up to 5 additional days of annual leave
The opportunity to work a rostered day off arrangement