National Skills and Training Officer

If you have experience, knowledge and skills with Australian skills, training and apprenticeships policy and systems, and you want to put this to practical use for manufacturing workers, then we want to hear from you.

The skills of AMWU members are vital to securing the future of Australian manufacturing. From fitters, boilermakers and mechanics through to technicians, process workers and administrative workers – and many more – AMWU members are creating, building and maintaining the products we all rely on to live a good life.

Securing the integrity of our trades and occupations is core work of the AMWU. Robust and transparent systems for recognition of qualifications, classification of work and progression frameworks ensure that AMWU members are recognised and rewarded for the important work they do.

AMWU members are also campaigning for fair and equitable pay for apprentices, along with consistent minimum standards to ensure training quality. This includes keeping apprentices 'on the tools' – learning their trades on-the-job with skilled tradespeople.

Our Organisation

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

At AMWU 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. We pride ourselves on bold member-led campaigns that effect real change and build workers' power.

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.

About the Role

The role involves working across a range of tasks within the Skills, Training and Apprenticeships team.

The core work of the role is providing classification services including assistance in line with the manufacturing award classification process. It involves working closely with AMWU delegates, providing them with support to take an active role in ensuring that manufacturing workers are appropriately recognised and rewarded for the work they do.

Key responsibilities

• Assisting 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.
• Where required, represent the AMWU on relevant industry training advisory bodies, regulatory bodies and committees.
• This role requires regular intrastate and interstate travel.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary at officer level 6 -7 of our salary structure, depending on skills and experience ($117,028.83 – $124,072.71)
• Provision of a union vehicle
• 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
• Additional Christmas shutdown leave

Selection Criteria

We highly value experience in a union or membership organisation, but please apply if your experience has developed elsewhere and you're able to 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
• Drivers licence
• No impediment to attaining an entry permit under the Fair Work Act

Desirable

• Demonstrated skills in coaching and mentoring
• Knowledge of 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

Please note that applications not addressing the selection criteria will not be considered.

Applications close: cob 22 September 2025

AMWU

Job posted on: September 9, 2025

Applications close: Monday 22nd September (COB)

Salary: Competitive salary at officer level 6 -7 of our salary structure, depending on skills and experience ($117, $124,

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