Administrative Assistant: Union Campaign Support & Events

IEU; New South Wales; Hybrid; AUD 92,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Independent Education Union, NSW/ACT Branch is seeking an experienced Administrative Assistant to support a team of Union Organisers and elected Union Officials. The role requires flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and to contribute to campaigns and professional development delivery.

The successful applicant will provide high‑level word processing, minute taking, travel and accommodation arrangements, event planning, and general administrative support, while maintaining

Qualifications

• Understanding of union principles guiding work.
• Proficient in Word, Excel and SharePoint.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work under pressure and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Support a team of union organisers in their work.
• Perform high-level word processing tasks, including minute taking.
• Provide higher-level basic administrative duties, including supporting senior union officials.
• Manage incoming communications, including screening phone calls, inquiries, and requests, and directing them appropriately.
• Organise and oversee travel and accommodation arrangements for union organisers, elected officials and union members.
• Assist in planning, organising and overseeing professional development events, training sessions, workshops, union meetings and online events, including creating and managing training resources.
• Organise meetings, book venues and arrange catering requirements.
• Book school visits and organise kits for school visits.
• Provide additional administrative support that includes relieving reception and switchboard duties, and meeting room setup.
• Perform routine administrative tasks such as photocopying, collating documents and other duties as directed.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

SharePoint

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Confidentiality

Teamwork

Flexibility

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The Independent Education Union, NSW/ACT Branch is seeking an experienced Administrative Assistant to support a team of Union Organisers and elected Union Officials. The role requires flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and to contribute to campaigns and professional development delivery.

The successful applicant will provide high‑level word processing, minute taking, travel and accommodation arrangements, event planning, and general administrative support, while maintaining