Trainer/Educator

TWU

Employer: Transport Workers Union (National Office)
Work Type: Full Time
Location: Sydney CBD

Applications close: Tuesday 7 April 2026

The Transport Workers’ Union of Australia (TWU) is one of Australia’s leading campaigning trade unions, holding some of the biggest companies in the world to account over their treatment of workers, such as Qantas, Amazon and the supermarket giants.

With a hugely ambitious and exciting work program ahead we have recently expanded our team. We are now looking to fill some final key roles as we implement this program across the country.

We are looking for union officials that are creative, hard-working and strategic to join our dynamic team. We know we must keep disrupting the status quo to keep bringing about real reform for transport workers to ensure they have a powerful voice.

If you have a background in education or organising, we would love to hear from you.

The TWU is union staff with the in the following areas to join the team:

  • Educator/Trainer
  • National Organiser/National Campaigner

THE ROLES:

  • Assist in ongoing development, review and delivery of the union’s national education strategy
  • Deliver the unions three tier national education delegates program and assist campaigns team with campaign delegate training programs
  • To coach, mentor and empower delegates and members in classroom and on the road training
  • Deliver training to support the development of organisers, officials and lead officials across the TWU
  • When necessary to support the delivery of Governance training
  • To create and update training materials and resources
  • Work collaboratively National Education Steering Committee
  • Contribute to campaign team planning and growth strategies
  • Liaise with staff in other departments of the union to achieve success for the campaign.
  • Build and manage relationships with staff in TWU state branches.
  • Other tasks and responsibilities as directed by the National Secretary and Assistant National Secretary.

KEY SKILLS REQUIRED FOR THE ROLES:

  • A proven track record as a union trainer, educator, organiser or campaigner. Experience with supply chain campaigning, training or development a plus.
  • A willingness to understand and implement union growth and sector consolidation strategies.
  • Experience in training, developing or mentoring officials and/or delegates.
  • Experience in WHS training is a plus.
  • The ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
  • Strong communications skills, including demonstrated ability to write reports and draft internal and external communications.
  • Good IT communications skills, including experience with Excel and digital communications.
  • An interest in learning how to lead other team members.
  • A commitment to labour values.

The role will be based in our national office in Sydney, with some interstate travel. A competitive salary is on offer to the successful candidate.  The position is full time but willing to discuss part time options.

To apply, forward a Cover Letter and CV to Emily McMillan, National Assistant Secretary, by email: jobs@twu.com.au

For a confidential discussion about these roles, please contact Litsa Gounaropoulos on  02 8114 6500 to arrange a time with Emily.

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