Union Trainer – Industrial Relations and Delegate Education – AWU

Unions NSW; Sydney; Hybride; AUD 65 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Australian Workers Union NSW Branch is seeking a passionate Trainer to join our Education Team. The role delivers high-quality training to AWU delegates and workplace representatives on employment law, union representation, industrial relations, and HR practices.

The ideal candidate will have an interest in industrial relations and a commitment to empowering workers through education, with willingness to travel within NSW for regional sessions.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and facilitation skills.
• Commitment to union values and worker empowerment.
• Strong understanding of employment law and industrial relations.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment while maintaining strong work ethic.
• Current driver’s licence and willingness to travel within NSW.

Responsabilités

• Deliver training sessions to AWU delegates, workplace representatives and Organisers.
• Facilitate training on topics including workplace rights, delegate skills, WHS, leadership and IR legislation.
• Travel to regional worksites to deliver face-to-face training with travel fully compensated.
• Collaborate with organisers, staff and union leadership to support development and capacity-building.

Connaissances

Communication skills

Facilitation

Union values

Employment law understanding

Travel willingness

Team player

Formation

Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety

Certificate IV in Training and Assessment

Description du poste

Union Trainer – Industrial Relations and Delegate Education – AWU

The Australian Workers Union NSW Branch

ABOUT US

The Australian Workers’ Union NSW Branch represents workers across diverse industries, fighting for fair pay, safe conditions, and respect at work. With a proud history since the 1880s, we are a strong, member-led union with offices across NSW.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The AWU is seeking a passionate Trainer to join our Education Team. The role is responsible for delivering high-quality training sessions to AWU delegates, workplace representatives and Organisers. Training topics include: employment legislation, union representation, industrial relations, and internal HR practices.

The ideal candidate must have an interest in Industrial Relations, union organising and a commitment to empowering workers through education.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and accessible training using existing AWU-developed materials
• Facilitate training on topics such as workplace rights, delegate skills, WHS, leadership, and IR legislation.
• Travel to regional worksites to deliver face-to-face training (with all travel fully compensated)
• Work collaboratively with organisers, staff and union leadership to support internal development and delegate capacity-building.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

• Excellent communication and facilitation skills
• Commitment to union values and worker empowerment
• Strong understanding of employment law, industrial relations, and union campaigns
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment, whilst maintaining a strong individual work ethic.
• Current driver’s licence and willingness to travel within NSW

DESIRABLE CRITERIA

• Experience delivering training or education, particularly in adult learning or workplace settings
• Experience working in a team environment
• Certificate IV in Work, Health and Safety
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment

We value lived experience, even if you don’t meet all the criteria but have strong union values and or a background as a Union delegate we encourage you to apply.

Applications will be accepted from candidates living in any area of NSW. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and suitable candidates may be contacted before the closing date.