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Communications Officer

Organisation: 
National Union of Workers
Position: 
Communications Officer
General Overview: 
The NUW is looking for a committed social justice advocate to work as a Communications Officer with the Research & Campaigns team in the National Office in Melbourne.
Job Description: 
Do you believe in social justice, equality, respect and empowering people?
Essential Experience: & Qualifications: 
Are you ready for a job with a difference? Help create a better working life. Work with Union organisers, delegates and members on campaigns to achieve positive change for working people. We are looking for a Communications Officer who can assist in: *writing, updating and editing online content * producing and sending regular e-letters *promoting and regularly updating the NUWs accounts across social media.
Desired Experience: & Qualifications: 
We are looking for applicants who: - want to fight to protect and advance the jobs, wages and conditions of workers. - have the commitment and passion to campaign with NUW members and fight for their issues. - have a proven commitment to social justice/union values and principles. - have excellent communication (particularly written) and listening skills. - work to tight daily and hourly deadlines. - can work in a team environment and relate well with people from a variety of backgrounds.
Salary: 
To be commensurate with the successful applicants level of experience.
Applications to: 
Submit a cover letter and CV to the attention of National Secretary Charlie Donnelly to nuwjobs@nuw.org.au. We would like your cover letter to specifically address what experience you have with using social media. Contact Emma Kerin on 03 9287 1872 for further information
Closing Time: 
5pm
Closing date: 
31 July, 2012
For further information Contact Name: 
Emma Kerin
Contact Title: 
Communications Coordinator
Contact Phone: 
03 9287 1872
Contact Email: 
ekerin@nuw.org.au
Contact WWW: 
www.nuw.org.au