A career with The Australian Workers’ Union (AWU) is diverse, challenging, and exciting!

We are the nation’s oldest and largest blue-collar trade union representing more than 85,000 working men and women and their families. Our union stands up for working families by ensuring that our members get the pay, conditions, safety and respect that they deserve.

The AWU Victorian Branch is currently seeking to employ a full-time Communications Officer to join our team.

About the role

The Communications Officer role will include the following duties:

• Develop, manage, and implement communication strategies and plans ensuring the communication needs and outcomes for the AWU Victorian Branch
• Work with Delegates, activists, and other AWU officials & organisers to develop and implement material for industry and union-wide campaigns
• Assist with the production of all key AWU Victorian Branch publications
• Assist with building our following on social media channels, and content co-ordination
• Create content for our website
• Design workplace posters, notices, flyers, stickers and merchandise
• Capture still and video content as and when required
• Create and update a comprehensive media distribution list
• Respond to media inquiries and develop media releases and talking points
• Assist with the daily monitoring and analysis of news media and other media including new media
• Research and co-ordinate submission papers, grants and reports

Key Selection Criteria

To be considered for this role you must have the following:

• Commitment to Union values and social justice

• Experience working in a political or trade union environment is desirable
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite applications
• Experience in producing printed materials and understanding of print-specific requirements
• Experience using EDM tools and producing high quality communication materials
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office programs
• Strong attention to detail, particularly around editing and proofing
• Proven ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines

Immediate start desirable.

A detailed position description is available below or on the AWU’s website http://vic.awu.net.au.

Salary

Salary will be offered depending on experience and skills plus superannuation and other generous conditions.