About the Project

Critical Inclusion: Building SA’s Prosperity Through Gender Equality

The project supports the attraction, retention and progression of women in the gender segregated workplaces critical to South Australia’s industrial future. The project will develop and deliver targeted gender equality initiatives, underpinned by consultation, quantitative and qualitative research, tailored for targeted SA workplaces.

The initiatives include the development of tailored tools and resources, supported by educational sessions and training – designed to be scalable. The project culminates in the design of a comprehensive Implementation programme including the delivery of training.

Applicants who progress to interview will be provided with a full project brief, in order to prepare for interview.

The project runs for 12 months from the start of April 2025.

About the Position

The Project will be undertaken by a Project Team of five (5) people to be employed by SA Unions. The Project Team will be comprised of a Project Coordinator, three (3) Project Officers and a Communications and Design Officer.

The three (3) Project Officers will be primarily tasked with undertaking the components of the Project that relate to research, facilitation, drafting, interviewing, organising, data and information capture,

The Project Education Officer will work in collaboration with the project team to:

• Consultation with key stakeholders to develop education sessions, materials and resources,
• Undertake testing and trailing of resources, including quality control and review,
• Run overview sessions for key stakeholders to showcase the resources.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE - REQUIRED

• Understand adult education principles,
• Demonstrated proficiency in development and delivery of adult education sessions,
• Understanding of the barriers facing women in gender segregated industries,
• Understanding of industry structures, work health and safety and workplace rights,
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage and inspire,
• The applicant must have strong organisational, interpersonal and relationship management skills,

• Demonstrated ability to be able to work in a collaborative team environment,
• Demonstrated skills and proficiency with relevant office computer programs,

• demonstrated commitment to workers rights and trade unionism.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

 It is desirable for candidates to satisfy one or more of the below

• Qualification or relevant experience in adult education,
• Demonstration of professional development relevant to the field of gender equity and WHS,
• Understanding of the impact of psychosocial hazards in the workplace,
• Relevant experience in a role progressing gender equity,
• Practical experience in workplace/union education.

SALARY AND CONDITIONS

This is a one year, grant funded project.

Fixed term employment is offered for an initial six months, with an additional six month engagement contingent on meeting project milestones and funding conditions.

• Reporting to the Secretary, SA Unions
• Employment conditions subject to the SA Unions Enterprise Agreement
• Classification: UTLC4 - $95,000
• 13% Superannuation
• Flexible working arrangements and attractive leave entitlements including 12 rostered days off per year
• Christmas shutdown leave and 4 weeks annual leave
• Whilst the position is based in the Adelaide CBD, staff have access to remote working options
• CBD carparking provided

SA Unions is an equal opportunity employer. People from marginalised communities or culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.