This list contains only the countries for which job offers have been published in the selected language (e.g., in the French version, only job offers written in French are displayed, and in the English version, only those in English).
Do you want to build worker power, win campaigns, and shape the future of our work and life for manufacturing workers? At the Australian Manufacturing Workers’ Union (AMWU), we have a new Strategy and Blueprint for Action with ambitious, high-impact, member-led campaigns at the centre. We are looking for an experienced National Campaigns Officer to play a key role in leading and delivering ambitious campaigns that build worker power and deliver wins for our members – from campaigns to win on workplace issues and safety, all the way through to comprehensive campaigns for housing justice, a living wage and economic sovereignty. Working as part of our new national campaigns team, you will design and run campaigns across industries and issues, mobilise AMWU delegates and members, and build strong alliances across the union movement and beyond. This is a new position, and an opportunity for a motivated candidate with the skills and experience we’re looking for to be part of shaping a bold program for change. If you share our vision and you’re ready for the challenge, then we want to hear from you.
Job Responsibility:
Lead national or industry campaigns from planning to delivery
Mobilise members and delegates to take action on key issues
Deliver engaging campaign communications and messaging
Build alliances with unions, ACTU, community, and political stakeholders
Develop and implement national campaign plans that align with AMWU objectives
Lead campaign projects from planning through to delivery and evaluation
Increase union membership in target sites/industries
Organise and mobilise members and delegates to actively participate in campaigns
Deliver campaign messaging and content across a range of platforms
Conduct industry, political and social research to inform campaign priorities
Report on campaign progress, risks, and opportunities to the National Campaigns Coordinator and leadership team
Build and maintain alliances with unions, ACTU, community and political partners
Represent the union in public forums and coalitions as required
Mentor organisers, workplace leaders and activists, supporting their development in campaign delivery
Ensure campaigns integrate with broader union organising and bargaining strategies
Requirements:
At least 5 years’ experience in union or movement campaigning
A track record of delivering campaigns that grow and mobilise membership
Strong strategic, communications, and organising skills
A commitment to union values, collective action, and social justice
Nice to have:
Experience in conducting strategic research, complex mapping, to independently plan and deliver detailed organising or campaign plans
Experience working in alliance campaigns
Understanding of Australian political, legal and civil society contexts