• Drive digital engagement with NTEU campaigns and organising
• Broad potential for role with scope to specialise
• Work as part of our Digital Organising team

The National Tertiary Education Union (NSW) is looking for a highly motivated individual to help grow our digital-to-field organising capacity and drive engagement with union campaigns and communication. This is a full-time role.

Shape the future of higher education

You will work with field organisers, union reps and activists on all aspects of digital organising and communications for the Union:

• Advising on strategies to increase the reach of union communications and generation of engagement with traditional organising strategies.
• Developing and implementing digital list building and data management tools and strategies to drive engagement towards traditional organising.
• Overseeing digital design and production for social media and web content.

Essential criteria

• Demonstrated knowledge of digital-to-field organising strategies and tools
• Demonstrated knowledge of driving campaign engagement using digital marketing tools
• Experience in a communications role in a trade union or progressive campaigning organisation.
• Ability to convey complex messages sharply and succinctly in plain language.
• Commitment to trade union principles

Desirable criteria

• Website development experience using WordPress.
• Digital engagement experience using Mailchimp and/or Action Network.
• Experience developing content for and managing social media accounts.
• Knowledge of the higher education sector
• Commitment to trade union principles

The role will be based in our Surry Hills office. You will work with industrial and organising staff and branch activists in metropolitan and regional NSW and may occasionally travel to regional campuses.

About the NTEU (NSW Division)

The National Tertiary Education Union is the federally registered union representing staff in and around higher education. In NSW, we cover all 10 public universities, their student organisations, research institutes and associated entities.

We are a progressive, values-driven union that backs our members with sector-leading conditions, including:

• Five weeks' recreation leave + 10 RDOs (pro rata)
• 17.5% annual leave loading
• 36 weeks' paid parental leave
• Paid study leave and financial support for further study
• Hybrid working and flexible hours

Salary range is as per NTEU Staff Enterprise Agreement 2024-2027 Level 5 ($99,447 - $107,519 per annum, depending on skills and experience, plus 17% superannuation).

We actively encourage applications from women and non-binary candidates, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and others under-represented in industrial and legal fields.

How to apply

To apply for this job go to: https://nteu.recruitmenthub.com.au/Vacancies & enter ref code: 6875081

Applications close COB on Monday, 6 April 2026.

Applications addressing both the essential and desirable selection criteria of the position, plus the names and contact details of two referees, should be addressed to the Division Secretary, Vince Caughley. Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander people considering applications are encouraged to contact NTEU Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Policy Committee Chair, Dr Sharlene Leroy-Dyer at sleroy-dyer@nteu.org.au.

To perform this role you will be required to have or obtain, and maintain a valid driver's licence; and Right of Entry Permits.

NTEU (NSW) welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds, genders, and experiences. We are dedicated to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce. Applicants will be given priority consideration and preference in selection for this vacancy if they are from an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background.