National Political Strategy Lead

1 week ago


Canberra, ACT, Australia beBeeCoordinator Full time $90,000 - $124,000
Job Title: National Political Coordinator

This is a full-time position based in the Australian Capital Territory. The role involves developing and directing political campaigns and organising plans that align with the union's objects and broader goals.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop political strategies for other union portfolios to support their goals and objectives;
  • Implement and promote practices, policies, strategies and systems that contribute to the unions goals including diversity, inclusive workplaces and take steps to address barriers to participation or to address discrimination;
  • Build, lead and manage the work of multiple teams, and also coordinate the delivery of plans with the involvement of other union portfolios;
  • Lead and direct the Union's lobbying efforts in the Federal Parliament, including assisting and contributing to submissions, inquiries and other opportunities to further the Union's priorities.
  • Use Organising (or equivalent) systems and tools to retrieve and analyse data, and provide advice on risks and to report against target outcomes, and take steps to mitigate risks or improve outcomes;
  • Drive reform in the national union through the portfolio;
  • Translate and contribute to best practice outcomes to increase knowledge across the whole union, in political organising and campaigning.
Selection Criteria:
  • A passion and drive to improve workers' lives and achieve the goals of the Union.
  • Extensive relevant experience in union and political organising, recruitment and campaigning;
  • Experience in political and organising strategy development, planning and reporting;
  • Experience in using reporting systems to analyse data and create reports to provide advice on strategic plans;
  • Experience in leading teams, developing leaders and motivating and educating others;
  • Excellent communication, messaging and rapport building skills;
  • Excellent negotiation skills;
  • Experience in working with Government.
What We Offer:
  • Salary commensurate with demonstrated skills and experience;
  • A motor vehicle or motor vehicle allowance;
  • 16% superannuation;
  • 6 weeks annual leave plus 25% leave loading.


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