Do you have experience leading multi-disciplinary teams in a dynamic environment? The AMWU is seeking an exceptional leader to coordinate our National Research Centre team. 

Our Organisation 

The Australian Manufacturing Workers’ Union (AMWU) is a progressive Union dedicated to advancing the rights and wellbeing of manufacturing workers and our communities.  We represent workers in the metals trades, printing, paper industry, vehicle industry, food and confectionery industry, as well as technical trades and professions.

We are driven by our values. We are democratic, inclusive, fair and respectful; we do what we say; and we work strategically, standing together as one to deliver outcomes for members.

With a rich history and commitment to social justice, we pride ourselves on bold member-led campaigns that effect real change and build workers’ power. 

About the Role 

This is a unique opportunity to lead a talented team of legal, research, and policy specialists who are dedicated to advancing workers’ rights and improving conditions for AMWU members across Australia. As National Coordinator, you’ll drive collaboration between different specialist areas to deliver high-impact outcomes for our members. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Lead and mentor a diverse, geographically dispersed team of legal officers, researchers, and policy analysts
• Drive the implementation of integrated strategies across legal, research, and policy functions
• Provide high-level strategic advice to the national leadership team
• Coordinate responses to complex industrial and political challenges
• Foster relationships with key stakeholders including other unions, peak bodies, and government representatives
• Oversee submissions to government inquiries and development of union policy positions 

Selection Criteria

Essential

• Tertiary qualifications in law, economics, public policy or related disciplines
• Demonstrated leadership experience in leading and supporting a multi-disciplinary professional legal and policy team in a dynamic and time-sensitive environment, of a union, member-based or like organisation
• Strong understanding of industrial relations and employment law frameworks and their strategic implications
• Proven ability to translate complex legislative and regulatory requirements into strategic organisational responses
• Strong conceptual, research, policy and analytical skills with a demonstrated ability to synthesise large volumes of information from a range of sources and disciplines to produce clear briefs, advice and reports
• Excellent stakeholder management and relationship building skills in a complex political environment with an understating of organising principles
• Outstanding communication and presentation abilities
• Demonstrated commitment to union values and principles

Desirable

• Understanding of industrial relations and employment law
• Experience in a union or member-based organisation
• Postgraduate qualifications in management, law, or related field
• Experience in leading research or policy functions 

What We Offer

• An annual salary of $131,412.65
• The opportunity to lead real change for working people
• A dynamic and supportive work environment
• Opportunity to work with passionate advocates for workers’ rights
• Generous working conditions including:
• Monthly RDO
• Hybrid work from home / office model
• 12.5% superannuation
• 17.5% annual leave loading (pro rata basis)
• Additional Christmas shutdown leave 

How to Apply

Send your resume and a cover letter addressing the selection criteria by 27 November, 2024 to national.secretary@amwu.org.au.

The AMWU is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strongly encourage applications from First Nations people, women, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, and LGBTIQ+ people.