Trade Union Training Australia (TUTA), the training arm of the ACTU, is seeking a national advocacy educator/trainer to be based in either Melbourne or Sydney. This is a new position whose principal focus will be to develop and deliver an industrial, research and advocacy education and development program across the states.

Educator/Trainer (Melbourne)

Trade Union Training Australia is seeking an educator/trainer to be based in the Melbourne office. This role will undertake training delivery and assessment activities around a nationally accredited training program for union organisers as well as delivery of other scheduled training courses and development work as required.

The ideal applicant will have broad experience working within a union in either an organising capacity and/or as a union educator/trainer. Experience in collective bargaining is preferable. The position will require well developed writing skills, training delivery, communication and interpersonal skills. Relevant vocational education and training qualifications are desirable. Some interstate travel will be required.

Applications for both positions should address the key selection criteria outlined in each position description which can be obtained by contacting Paula Nolan at TUTA on (03) 9664 7363.

Applications close on Friday August 13, 2004 and should be addressed to:

Jacqueline King
Assistant Director
Trade Union Training Australia Inc
Level 4, 393 Swanston Street,
Melbourne VIC 3000

or be submitted by email address to Paula Nolan at pnolan@actu.asn.au .