about the opportunity

The Australian Fair Trade and Investment Network (AFTINET) is a network of community groups and individuals that campaigns for fair trade based on human rights, labour rights and environmental sustainability (see here).

This is an exciting opportunity in global justice advocacy for a graduate in a relevant discipline with at least three years’ work experience relevant to the skills in the selection criteria below. The position is for 28-35 hours per week for one year, renewable depending on funding. Remuneration, including 10.5% superannuation, is $82, 000 for 28 hours and $96,000 for 35 hours.

The focus of the campaigns is the social impact of trade agreements, including bilateral agreements like the Australia-UK Free Trade Agreement, regional agreements like the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), and World Trade Organisation agreements.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The trade justice coordinator reports to the Convener and the management committee. Key tasks of the role include:

• Analysis of the text of trade agreements for submissions to DFAT and to parliamentary inquiries.
• Circulating draft submissions to members, incorporating feedback
• Attending meetings with DFAT negotiators
• Organising meetings with politicians
• Organising and speaking at public meetings and meetings with member organisations
• Monitoring media on trade negotiations and write media releases, website posts and social media posts as required
• Writing and distributing regular bulletins

• Organising monthly committee meetings

• Maintaining membership records, organising membership subscriptions and renewals and assisting with fundraising activities

SELECTION CRITERIA

The successful applicant should have a degree in a relevant area of study and must be able to demonstrate:

• Commitment to human rights and trade justice principles
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Ability to represent agreed policy positions;
• Knowledge of political and government structures and policy processes;
• Understanding of trade agreements, Australia's trade policy and how they relate to human rights and social policy issues;
• Skills in consultation with community groups and membership-based organisations;
• Ability and experience in using word processing, website and database packages
• Skills in using social media for advocacy and campaigning;
• Proven ability to work with limited supervision and an ability to meet deadlines;
• Commitment to EEO, WHS and cultural diversity practices.

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