Union Trainer: Travel-Funded IR & Delegate Education

Unions NSW; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Communication skills

Facilitation

Union values

Employment law understanding

Travel willingness

Team player

Education

Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety

Certificate IV in Training and Assessment

Job description

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.