The Organisation

The Australian Education Union (AEU) is the federal union for teachers, principals, support staff and all educators working in public education.

The AEU is proud to represent workers who have one of the most important jobs in the country. With over 190,000 members nationally, the AEU provides support both industrially and professionally and advocates for quality public education for all Australians.

What’s in it for you?

• 15.5% superannuation
• 5 weeks annual leave
• Gifted leave for Christmas closure, Easter Tuesday and Melbourne Cup Eve
• 17.5% leave loading
• Free parking

Your Impact

In this newly created position, you will work as part of the AEU Campaigns Team providing administrative support in the effective delivery of the union’s campaigns.

Specifically, you will:

• Assist in the management of campaign databases, websites and social media and coordinating production of campaign materials.
• Assist in coordinating of campaign events including logistics.
• Support the Federal Professional Officers specifically relating to campaigns including coordination of meetings, diary management, travel coordination and preparation of correspondence.
• Liaise with AEU branches, government, and representatives from other regulatory bodies or unions in support of the work of the AEU.
• Ad-hoc duties as required such as reception coverage.

What you bring

You are a highly motivated individual with excellent interpersonal skills who has worked in a similar role ideally within a political, union or campaigning organisation where confidentiality is paramount.

You will have:

• Impeccable organisational skills: ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities whilst keeping calm under pressure.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills including drafting and formatting document with excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder relationship building skills.
• Sound knowledge of campaign databases such as Nation Builder or similar.
• Medium to advanced skills using Microsoft 365, SharePoint and Zoom.
• A commitment to unionism and public education.

If you are committed to unionism and quality public education in Australia, then apply online by submitting your resume and cover letter or phone Emma Naglieri on 0421 720 596 for a confidential discussion.

The Australian Education Union are an equal opportunity employer and highly encourage women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQA+ people and others who may face structural barriers in our society to apply.