POLITICAL COORDINATOR UNITED WORKERS’ UNION We are seeking applications to fill a Coordinator position. The position is part of the national political power senior leadership team. The position is full-time and is based in the Melbourne, Victoria. ABOUT UNITED WORKERS’ UNION United Workers’ Union is a powerful member-led union whose sole purpose is to serve the collective interests of members in workplaces and communities by winning significant and long-lasting gains. The Union is driving change by growing union membership, developing leadership amongst our members, encouraging active member participation in the union, building and enforcing standards in our sectors, and campaigning both politically and in the community. As a union with a proudly diverse membership, we are committed to equity and inclusion; and continuing to build a union that is truly representative of the workers we cover. We encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, LGBTQIA people and women. The United Workers Union is proudly affiliated with the Australian Labor Party. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Develop and direct the political campaigns and organising plans that align with the union’s objects and broader goals; Develop political strategies for other union portfolios to support their goals and objectives; Implement and promote practices, policies, strategies and systems that contribute to the unions goals including diversity, inclusive workplaces and take steps to address barriers to participation or to address discrimination; Build, lead and manage the work of multiple teams, and also coordinate the delivery of plans with the involvement of other union portfolios; Lead and direct the Union’s lobbying efforts in the Federal Parliament, including assisting and contributing to submissions, inquiries and other opportunities to further the Union’s priorities. Use Organising (or equivalent) systems and tools to retrieve and analyse data, and provide advice on risks and to report against target outcomes, and take steps to mitigate risks or improve outcomes; Drive reform in the national union through the portfolio; Translate and contribute to best practice outcomes to increase knowledge across the whole union, in political organising and campaigning. Lead whole of government and Departmental negotiations, including with multiple unions. KEY SELECTION CRITERIA The Co-ordinator demonstrates: A passion and drive to improve workers’ lives and achieve the goals of the Union. Extensive relevant experience in union and political organising, recruitment and campaigning; Experience in political and organising strategy development, planning and reporting; Experience in using reporting systems to analyse data and create reports to provide advice on strategic plans; Experience in leading teams, developing leaders and motivating and educating others; Excellent communication, messaging and rapport building skills; Excellent negotiation skills; Experience in working with Government. Experience developing and supporting political leaders; Ability to engage with and connect members with community campaigning; Support members at political conferences and ensure United Workers Union members have the opportunity to engage in policy/conference motions relevant to the union’s interests. Assist with the organisation of lobbying at all levels of government; Engage in electoral campaigning for United Workers Union target seats across the country; Implement other strategies and campaigns as developed by the Executive Director and National Coordinators of the Political Power Portfolio Ensure that the Union’s values of equity, diversity and inclusion are upheld and promoted. Ability to build relationships internally and externally, including development and maintenance of cross factional relations To perform this job, you will also be required to have or obtain and maintain: A valid driver’s licence; and Right of Entry Permits; and Immunisation against COVID-19 or have a medical exemption REMUNERATION An attractive remuneration package will be offered to the successful applicant, which will include: Salary commensurate with demonstrated skills and experience; A motor vehicle or motor vehicle allowance; 16% superannuation 6 weeks annual leave plus 25% leave loading HOW TO APPLY Please submit your resume, together with a cover letter addressing the selection criteria to Catherine Coghlan on People, Culture and Change via Dayforce. CLOSING DATE Completed applications must be received by 4pm (AEDT) Monday 2 March 2026. For further information about the role, please email hr@unitedworkers.org.au
