About Queensland Unions

The Queensland Council of Unions (QCU) is the peak union body in Queensland. It is comprised 26 affiliated unions, representing 400,000 union members.

Our Mission Statement is “Leading Unions to achieve social and economic justice for Queensland workers”.

Job Purpose & Reporting

The principal role of the Media Communications Officer position is to coordinate and manage the media strategy and communications and publications for the QCU.

The position will report to the General Secretary for media management and the Assistant General Secretary for communications and publications.

Key Responsibilities

The Media and Communications Officer is expected to undertake the following duties –

• Develop strategies, including key messaging to support QCU campaigns and effective engagement with external media;
• Draft and produce media releases and copy for communications including relevant newsletters, emails and other forms of written engagement with affiliates, activists and external stakeholders;
• Provide support for graphic design for QCU communications;
• Manage day to day engagement with external media and arrange interviews as required;
• Build the profile of the Queensland Council of Unions, including the QCU General Secretary as a strong effective voice and advocate for Queensland working families;
• Coach and mentor other media and communications officers within affiliate unions to help build their capacity.

Required Knowledge and Experience

1. Tertiary qualifications in communications or public/media relations is highly desirable.
2. Proven previous experience in a communication, media/PR role within the union movement, politics or with a social justice based organisation.

Skills and Abilities

• High level communication and interpersonal skills.
• Well developed capacity to develop strategy and key messaging for media content.
• Proven capacity to manage projects and meet competing deadlines.
• Ability to write effective and engaging content.
• Well developed personal organisational and administrative skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work as a collaborative team member.
• Capacity to self-manage own time and work and to meet competing deadlines.

Personal Attributes

• High level ability to work with staff in collaborative projects and to promote a cooperative and cohesive team approach.
• Demonstrated commitment to the values and principles of trade unionism and ability to work with a diverse range of stakeholders within the trade union movement.
• Demonstrated commitment to the respect and values of cultural and social diversity both within the workforce and the community.

Other

This is a full time permanent position based in Brisbane.

The QCU supports equal employment opportunities and encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, LGBTIQ or People of Colour with relevant experience and skills to apply.

Key Selection Criteria

1. Previous experience providing media management within a union, political environment or a social justice based organisation.
2. Ability to produce evidence of previous work including successful media campaigns, copy content, and basic graphic design for communications.
3. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with other team members and stakeholders, and to self-manage and work to deadlines, including applying a high level of attention to detail.
4. Well evidenced ability to demonstrate the values and principles of unionism, and to practice respect and safety for all stakeholders, including with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and other diversity groups within the union movement and community.

Application Process

For any further information regarding the position, please contact Ms Renee Kempin Executive Officer with the QCU on (07) 3010 2555 or reneek@qcu.asn.au.

Applications close at 5 pm on Friday 6 December 2024.

An applicant’s CV, together with a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria, should be forwarded to:

Ms Jacqueline King

General Secretary

Queensland Council of Unions

Level 5 16 Peel Street

South Brisbane Qld 4101

or alternately emailed to reneek@qcu.asn.au.