Location: Flexible, National position

Position: Climate Change Officer (CCO) EFT 0.8 (4 day per week, 12-month fixed term)

Classification: Specialist Officer 1, Level 1

About the business

The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF) is Australia’s largest national union and professional nursing and midwifery organisation.  In collaboration with the ANMF’s eight state and territory branches, we represent the professional, industrial and political interests of more than 340,000 nurses, midwives and carers across the country.

Our members work in the public and private health, aged care and disability sectors across a wide variety of urban, rural and remote locations. We work with them to improve their ability to deliver safe and best practice care in each and every one of these settings, fulfil their professional goals and achieve a healthy work/life balance.

Our strong and growing membership and integrated role as both a trade union and professional organisation provide us with a complete understanding of all aspects of the nursing and midwifery professions and see us uniquely placed to defend and advance our professions.

Through our work with members, we aim to strengthen the contribution of nursing and midwifery to improving Australia’s health and aged care systems, and the health of our national and global communities.

ANMF Vision

The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation is the influential and respected national voice of highly valued nurses, midwives and carers working in a world-class, equitable and fully funded health and aged care system.

Our Values

Integrity

We are consistently honest, ethical, respectful and professional in all our interactions.

Courage

We challenge the status quo and work to overcome difficult situations to achieve better outcomes for our members and our communities.

Fairness

We treat all people in an equal manner, regardless of their gender, ethnicity, religion, political or sexual preference, and in a way that is free from self-interest, prejudice or favouritism. We are committed to eliminating discrimination, harassment, intimidation and violence. 

Unity

We work collectively and collaboratively to achieve the best results for our members and our communities and to strengthen internal, national and international solidarity.

Inclusion

We recognise all individuals and provide equal access and opportunity for all to take part in our activities. We contribute to improving the ability, opportunity and dignity of those who are disadvantaged because of their identity to participate in our community.

Responsibility

We transparently manage our resources in the best interests of our members and our communities without waste or harm to any person or the environment. We are accountable for the results of our actions both in the present and for future generations.

About the role

The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF) is seeking a Climate Change Officer to assist progressing and coordinating a nursing, midwifery and carer response to the threat of climate change and strengthening ANMFs capacity to lead on national climate policy and advocacy.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Leading climate and environmental advocacy at a national level, including education to ANMF members and key stakeholders.
• National policy development through forums and submissions regarding climate, environmental sustainability and health.
• Leadership in climate change in relation to health-related policy and representation of the ANMF in a range of national forums.
• General climate research, advice and representation to support ANMF Branches and members.
• Contributing to the development and implementation of the ANMF Federal Office’s broad climate policy and strategic climate priorities.
• Working effectively with a range of union, employer and government stakeholders.

Benefits

This is a 12-month part-time (4 days per week) fixed term position to join our federal team. Flexible work arrangements, including hybrid working from home is available.

The ANMF offers generous conditions of employment, including a starting full-time equivalent (FTE) salary of $107,000 plus 15.5% superannuation, in accordance with the ANMF Appointed Staff Enterprise Agreement.

The ANMF is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse background, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with a disability. 

What we are looking for

The ideal candidate will have:

• Qualification in health-related services, preferably with current registration as a nurse and/or midwife, along with postgraduate qualifications in areas such as environmental sustainability, climate health policy, or related fields.
• Proven advocacy skills, and experience in climate and environmental policy.
• Demonstrated climate and environmental leadership experience on health-related matters.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team and take a collaborative approach to work.
• Strong stakeholder skills, with the ability to engage effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work under the pressure of deadlines and multiple priorities
• Commitment to the principles of trade unionism.

Please address applications to Annie Butler, ANMF Federal Secretary.

Please email applications to nkarmur@anmf.org.au

Applications close: Monday 16 December 2024

A position description is available at: https://bit.ly/anmf-climate-change-officer-pd

For further information please email Dorothy Abicic  dabicic@anmf.org.au.