Three opportunities to organise. One opportunity to make lasting change.

• Three full-time fixed-term opportunities for two years
  • Union Organiser (Level 5 or 6): $99,447-$123,082
  • Union Industrial Organiser (Level 6): $112,274-$123,082
  • Union Senior Organiser (Level 7): $127,408-$140,667

At the National Tertiary Education Union (NTEU), we believe universities should be places where staff are valued, secure at work and treated with dignity. Every day our members stand together to improve working lives across Australia's higher education sector, and we're looking for experienced organisers to help grow that movement.

Whether you're an emerging organiser ready to build your career, an experienced industrial campaigner, or a senior organiser looking to lead ambitious organising projects, this is your opportunity to be part of something much bigger than a job.

Each role plays an important part in strengthening member power, growing our union and delivering real outcomes for workers across the tertiary education sector.

This is work that matters.

You'll spend your time building relationships with workers, identifying leaders, recruiting new members, developing campaigns and supporting members to take collective action around the issues that matter most.

Depending on your experience and the role you are appointed to, you'll also contribute to industrial strategy, enterprise bargaining, dispute resolution, campaign planning, mentoring organisers and leading complex organising initiatives.

This is varied, challenging and deeply rewarding work. Every conversation you have, every member you recruit and every campaign you help deliver contributes to building a stronger, fairer higher education sector.

Why join NTEU?

At NTEU you'll join a values-driven organisation where your work has a genuine impact. We offer:

• 17% employer superannuation
• National collective agreement with excellent employment conditions
• The opportunity to work alongside passionate organisers, industrial staff and activists committed to social justice
• The chance to help shape the future of Australia's higher education sector

Interstate travel will form part of these roles as you support members and campaigns across Australia.

About NTEU

The National Tertiary Education Union represents staff working across Australia's universities, research institutes, TAFE, adult and community education providers, student organisations and associated enterprises.

Our members include academic, professional, research and general staff united by a common belief that quality education depends on secure, respected and fairly treated workers. Together we campaign for better workplaces, stronger public education and a more equitable society.

If you're motivated by fairness, collective action and creating lasting change, we'd love to hear from you.

How to apply

To download the PD, and to apply for this job go to: https://nteu.recruitmenthub.com.au/Vacancies & enter ref code: 6910898.

Applications close 27 July 2026

Apply by submitting your application addressing the selection requirements, together with the names and contact details of two referees, addressed to the General Secretary, Dr Damien Cahill.

Together, we can build a stronger voice for workers across Australia's higher education sector.

Diversity strengthens our movement.

NTEU is committed to building a workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we represent. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are strongly encouraged and will receive priority consideration throughout the selection process.

Be part of something bigger.