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The Australian Manufacturing Workers’ Union (AMWU) is expanding its National Education Team and is looking for a new National Education Officer to play a critical role in building this transformative power through education and knowledge sharing in economics, politics, strategy, leadership skills, communications, training and organisational development.
Job Responsibility
Training Delivery: Design, develop, and deliver training programs to AMWU workplace leaders and union officials, including both classroom and on-the-job training, while ensuring follow-up programs are in place to reinforce learning
Coaching & Mentoring: Act as a mentor and coach for workplace leaders and officials, providing guidance to help them develop as effective union leaders
Content Development: Develop and adapt training content for a variety of areas, including organising, industrial relations, and campaigning, ensuring its relevance to current issues
Autonomous Execution: Work independently to plan and deliver training, ensuring all content is aligned with the Union's educational goals and strategies
Travel for Training: Regularly travel regionally and interstate to deliver training programs, ensuring widespread access to educational resources across the Union
Legal & Compliance Knowledge: Ensure all educational content complies with Industrial Relations Laws and relevant regulations
Campaigning Integration: Integrate campaigning and industrial relations experience into training programs to ensure leaders are equipped to deal with real-world union challenges
Requirements
Deep commitment to union values: justice, inclusion, equality, and social responsibility
Minimum 2 years' experience as a union educator focused on leadership development
Expertise in adult education, especially participatory learning techniques
Significant experience in training design and delivery (both formal and on-the-job)
Strong coaching and mentoring capabilities
Excellent written and verbal communication with diverse groups
Proven ability to plan and execute independently
Ability to travel regularly (interstate and intrastate) to deliver training and engage with union members
Eligibility for a Fair Work Entry Permit
Nice to have
Recent experience in union organising or campaigns
Exposure to supply chain campaigning and training, with ability to weave these into course content
Proven understanding of Australian political, legal and civil society contexts
What we offer
Competitive salary at officer level 6 or 7 of our salary structure ($117,028.83 – $124,072.71)
The opportunity to engage in meaningful work that leads to real change for working people
A dynamic and supportive work environment
Opportunity to work with passionate advocates for workers' rights