National Skills and Training Officer

2 weeks ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) Full time

Join to apply for the National Skills and Training Officer role at Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU).

We are seeking candidates with experience in Australian skills, training and apprenticeships policy and systems, and a drive to apply this knowledge for manufacturing workers.

Overview

The role involves working across the Skills, Training and Apprenticeships team to provide classification services and support to AMWU delegates, helping ensure manufacturing workers are recognised and rewarded for their work.

Key Responsibilities
  • Assist with the development and implementation of the skills, training and apprenticeship department's work-plan as endorsed by the AMWU National Council.
  • Liaise with relevant departments and branches of the union in relation to skills, training and apprenticeships.
  • Assist with classification, skills, training and apprenticeship issues across all award coverages of the union.
  • Represent the AMWU on relevant industry training advisory bodies, regulatory bodies and committees as required.
  • This role requires regular intrastate and interstate travel.
Selection Criteria

We highly value experience in a union or membership organisation, but please apply if your experience has developed elsewhere and you can demonstrate how your skills are transferable.

Essential
  • Demonstrated commitment to the Trade Union movement.
  • Demonstrated commitment to the policies, goals and objectives of the Australian Manufacturing Workers' Union.
  • Sound knowledge and skills associated with contemporary Australian skills, training and apprenticeships policy.
  • Demonstrated capability in skills analysis and implementation of competency standards.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills.
  • Effective interpersonal skills.
  • Effective computer operation skills including familiarity with Microsoft Office applications.
  • Ability to engage with workers, delegates and AMWU officials to implement effective programs.
  • Driver's licence.
  • No impediment to attaining an entry permit under the Fair Work Act.
Desirable
  • Demonstrated skills in coaching and mentoring.
  • Knowledge or experience working with industry training advisory bodies, regulatory bodies and committees.
How To Apply

Send your resume and a cover letter addressing the selection criteria to ns@amwu.org.au. Applications not addressing the selection criteria will not be considered.

Applications close: cob 22 September 2025

Seniority level
  • Mid-Senior level
Employment type
  • Full-time
Job function
  • Human Resources
Industries
  • Non-profit Organizations

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