About us

The Australian Education Union is the principal trade union in the public education sector and has over 180,000 members throughout the country. In the Northern Territory the AEU NT Branch’s membership of approximately 2000 is drawn from public schools and education offices, post-compulsory and TAFE institutions, Batchelor College, Charles Darwin University and prison educators in the Department of Corrections. The Australian Education Union NT Branch represents the professional and industrial interests of members and strives to ensure equal access to education provision in the Northern Territory. The AEU is a democratic organisation.

Role Tasks & Responsibilities

Provide general administrative support, including directing and responding to phone calls and emails, drafting and distributing correspondence, monitoring team calendars and assisting staff as required.

Support our team to respond efficiently to member support enquiries, helping to build a knowledge bank of responses to common issues, and providing responses directly to members where appropriate

Maintain and update member database, ensuring accurate and up-to-date information and efficient onboarding of new members and regular data maintenance.

Provide basic technical support our team - eg. Teams, Outlook, SharePoint use.

Update and maintain organisational social media accounts and website as directed.

Other duties as requested by the Branch President or Secretary

Key Selection Criteria

Essential:

Strong communication and problem solving skills

A high level of computer literacy/ability to provide basic technical support (or willingness to learn)

Strong social media skills (Facebook and Instagram)

Excellent attention to detail

Ability to work as part of a team

Current NT Drivers License or equivalent

Desired:

Available during business hours Tues - Thurs each week

Experience working in a membership based organisation

A commitment to unionism and NT Public Education

Conditions of Employment

To commence ASAP

Casual $42.80/hour + Super

16 - 25 hrs/week

As needed on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays

Some flexibility available

How to Apply

Submit an application including a resume and cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria:

Applications must be submitted by 4.30pm Australian Central Standard Time on Friday 12 September

Apply via Seek.com or email your application to [email protected]

For more information about the position, phone the AEU NT office during business hours on on 08 8948 5399 during business hours or email [email protected]