Joseph Mitchell - Assistant Secretary

Joseph was re-elected as Assistant Secretary at the ACTU Congress in June 2024.

Joseph joined the ACTU in 2016, where he has been Political Director and a Policy Officer, as well as working with the Innovation and Growth Taskforces.

Most recently he led the ACTU Centre for Workers’ Capital.

Joseph grew up in Canberra and like many young Australians was a waiter through high school and university at local cafes and restaurants.

As ACTU Assistant Secretary, Joseph is passionate about winning a better future for working people and growing the union movement.

Joseph has a Bachelor of Economics and Bachelor of Arts from Australian National University and a Graduate Certificate in Applied Finance from the University of NSW.

Outside of work, Joseph is a proud father and a supporter of the Canberra Raiders.

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