ANMF’s federal office is seeking a climate change officer to assist with progressing and coordinating a nursing, midwifery and carer response to the threat of climate change and strengthening ANMF’s capacity to lead on national climate policy and advocacy.
This is a 12-month part-time (0.8 EFT / four days per week) fixed term position. While the federal office is located in the Melbourne CBD, flexible work arrangements – including hybrid working from home – are available.
The climate change officer will provide professional research and strategic advice to contribute to the achievement of the federation’s strategic priorities, including the provision of expert support, guidance, education and potential campaigning opportunities to progress climate and environmental matters pertinent to ANMF Branches and members as required.
Among other duties, the successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Leading climate and environmental advocacy at a national level, including education to ANMF members and key stakeholders.
- National policy development through forums and submissions regarding climate, environmental sustainability and health.
- Leadership in climate change in relation to health-related policy and representation of the ANMF in a range of national forums.
- General climate research, advice and representation to support ANMF Branches and members.
- Contributing to the development and implementation of the ANMF federal office’s broad climate policy and strategic climate priorities.
The ideal candidate will have:
- Qualification in health-related services, preferably with current registration as a nurse and/or midwife, along with postgraduate qualifications in areas such as environmental sustainability, climate health policy or related fields.
- Proven advocacy skills, and experience in climate and environmental policy.
- Demonstrated climate and environmental leadership experience on health-related matters.
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team and take a collaborative approach to work.
- Strong stakeholder skills, with the ability to engage effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work under the pressure of deadlines and multiple priorities,
- Commitment to the principles of trade unionism.
A full position description is available [PDF] and applications should be emailed to nkarmur@anmf.org.au by Monday 16 December 2024.
Please address applications to Annie Butler, ANMF Federal Secretary.
