National Communications Officer

The Electrical Trades Union of Australia (ETU) is one of Australia's leading campaigning Trade Unions, representing around 61,000 Electrical workers throughout Australia. We are seeking a highly skilled and dynamic communications specialist to join our National Office. The communications officer is responsible for producing messaging, campaign communications, member communications, social media and media relations for the national office of the Electrical Trades Union, at the direction of the National Communications Coordinator. Reporting to the National Communications Coordinator, you will have excellent writing skills and be able to take high-quality photos and videos and operate a range of digital elements on diverse platforms and on social media. The role requires an adaptable, intelligent and determined individual who is comfortable working to tight and competing deadlines in an issues-rich environment. You should be comfortable with, or able to become quickly conversant with, long and short form copy, social media management, photography, video editing and digital campaigning, website management. This is a role in which relationships are crucial, and you will be liaising with and handling multiple stakeholders with competing and overlapping priorities. Based in our Sydney office, your duties will include but not be limited to:

• Providing communication support to the National Communications Coordinator and other Senior Officials as required;

• Monitoring media and generating positive media coverage aligned with the strategic goals of the organisation;

• Developing integrated online and offline communications in support of ETU campaigns and workplace organising;

• Managing and updating all aspects of social media assets, web pages and digital member communications;

• Writing and producing monthly digital member communications;

• Planning, writing and producing yearly print member communications;

• Producing messaging support for campaigns;

• Monitoring, analysing and providing reports on mainstream media, social media and campaigns;

• Engaging with external designers and agencies;

• Tertiary qualification in Media / Communications.

• Three or more years' experience in one of the following fields - corporate affairs, news media, digital production, political campaigning, not-for-profit organisations, public/media relations.

• An understanding of and commitment to union values, principles and objectives of the ETU and the Australian union movement.

• Highly developed verbal and written skill levels.

• Experience monitoring, moderating and editing forums and social media platforms in real time, using the range of social media tools available.

• Competency with Website development and maintenance skills.

• Multimedia production skills and experience building e-newsletters.

• Video, Photography and Photoshop skills, or similar image/video editing software will be highly regarded.

• Capacity to exercise judgement, discretion and initiative in a high-profile and politicised working environment.

• The ability to work autonomously and as part of a team and rapidly develop and apply competence in previously unfamiliar areas and techniques.

• The ability to proactively establish and maintain appropriate relationships with state ETU offices, other unions, peak bodies, political and media figures.

• Willing and able to take direction as required and a strong work ethic.

We welcome and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTQI+, people with disability, people with caring responsibilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, and women.

We endeavour to make all our roles flexible. While this role is advertised as full-time, we will consider requests to undertake the work flexibly.

To apply to join our strong, proud Union send us your CV and cover letter by Friday 19th September 2025 to admin@etuaustralia.org.au outlining how you meet the duties and requirements to this role.

Early applications encouraged. This position is available for immediate start.