Future of Work Campaigner — Policy & Campaigning

TWU; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

TWU - Transport Workers’ Union of Australia based at TWU National Office in Sydney seeks a Future of Work Officer to analyze trends, develop policy briefs, and support campaigns across road transport and aviation. This role combines research, policy work, and stakeholder engagement to advance worker interests in a changing industry.

You will monitor regulatory developments, coordinate with legal and campaigning teams, and promote worker voice as transport industries transform with

Qualifications

• Experience in union campaigning, research, policy development, advisory, legal or industrial roles.
• Knowledge of decarbonisation or ethical technology deployment is a plus.
• Ability to conduct research and analysis on future-of-work trends.
• Strong written communication and stakeholder engagement.
• Familiarity with Australian industrial relations laws.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and analysis on future-of-work trends, opportunities and risks for transport workers.
• Develop policy briefs, reports, submissions, campaign materials and internal advice to support the TWU’s strategic vision and Our Roads, Our Skies, Our Future campaign.
• Monitor legislative, regulatory, industrial and technological developments in Australia and overseas relevant to future-of-work issues and responses.
• Support the legal, industrial and campaigning teams to assess how transport reform laws and other regulatory mechanisms can be used to secure enforceable standards and protections for current and future transport workers.
• Prepare high-quality written materials for senior officials, member briefings, government engagement, public campaigns and stakeholder meetings.
• Engage with members, delegates, and union colleagues to ensure worker voices are central to proposed solutions.
• Develop and maintain relationships with relevant union, industry, political and academic stakeholders.
• Assist in preparing for inquiries, consultations, hearings, meetings and negotiations by coordinating background research, evidence summaries, questions, talking points and follow-up actions.
• Contribute to strategic planning on the future of transport work by identifying policy risks, campaign opportunities and practical measures to protect jobs, safety, wages, conditions and worker voice and to ensure workers share in the benefits of industry change.

Skills

Research & policy analysis

Written communication

Evidence synthesis

Labor law

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Labor values

Time management

Judgement

Education

Tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience

Job description

TWU - Transport Workers’ Union of Australia based at TWU National Office in Sydney seeks a Future of Work Officer to analyze trends, develop policy briefs, and support campaigns across road transport and aviation. This role combines research, policy work, and stakeholder engagement to advance worker interests in a changing industry.

You will monitor regulatory developments, coordinate with legal and campaigning teams, and promote worker voice as transport industries transform with