Education and Campaign Official – Early Childhood Education and Care in Sydney

Are you passionate about social justice, gender equity and workers’ rights? The critical work performed by ECEC teachers and educators has long been undervalued. Addressing the undervaluation of the work is critical not just for ECEC teachers and educators but for young children, their families, our communities and for the economy.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

This is a contract position starting 27 January 2027 to 31 December 2027. Working with a dedicated industrial and campaign team, the Education and Campaign Official engages with ECEC services across NSW to maximise access to Worker Retention Payment funding, support ongoing compliance, and build strong relationships with workers and services throughout the sector. Comprehensive training will be provided on all aspects of the role. The role will involve working from our office and will also involve travel to visit ECEC services across New South Wales (a motor vehicle for work purpose will be available).

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supporting the uptake of the WRP in ECEC services
• Developing resources for ECEC workers and providers
• Collaboration with other campaign officials
• Managing inbound and outbound contact with ECEC services nationally, with a focus on NSW.
• Responding to inquiries from members and non-members

• Workplace instrument and grant materials
• In collaboration with your industrial support colleague, maintaining a working knowledge of grant materials.
• Communicate the implications of industrial instruments to stakeholders in a clear and concise manner.

• Revisiting services compliance and building membership (identifying organising opportunities)
• Occasional travel to rural NSW overnight and interstate
• Occasional out of work hours meetings

• Reporting requirements
• Maintain accurate record keeping of interactions with services as per reporting requirements from the Department of Education.
• Participate in weekly planning and review meetings with the responsible Executive Officer and Industrial Officer.

ABOUT YOU

We are looking for an astute communicator who can quickly build rapport with staff at Early Childhood Centres. The ideal candidate:

• Can work effectively as a member of a team, whilst also having an ability to work independently, to manage workloads, prioritise tasks and meet deadlines
• Has strong communication skills – experience in motivating people to take action, the ability to write clear and concise content and is comfortable approaching people in person, on the phone and by email.
• Is able to engage with a wide variety of stakeholders, including ECEC staff, services and other stakeholders
• Has a demonstrated commitment to the principles of the trade union movement.
• Has a full driver’s licence
• Has a current Working with Children Check or willingness to obtain

Desirable: Experience in the ECEC sector

SALARY

Salary will be commensurate with skills and experience, on a range starting from $96,556 to over $140,000. Applicants from teaching backgrounds will find the salary structure comparable with promotional positions in schools.