Position Vacant: Receptionist / Admin Assistant, Sydney based
• Work Type: Full-time, 35hrs/week, ongoing
• Location: Sydney (Haymarket)
• Applications close: 1 August 2025
Key Benefits of Employment at the Maritime Union of Australia:
• 14% employer superannuation
• Five weeks annual leave
• 27.5% annual leave loading
• Christmas/New Year period granted as additional paid time off
• Central location in Sydney CBD near trains, light rail and buses.
Salary (commensurate with experience):
• $71,723 - $87,140 per annum (incl allowances) plus super, plus annual leave loading
The Maritime Union of Australia Division (MUA) of the Construction, Forestry and Maritime, Employees Union (CFMEU) is seeking an adaptive, energetic and enthusiastic administrative worker to join the National Office team in a Receptionist and Admin Support role that combines Front-of-House duties with communications duties under direction of the National Communications Coordinator.
Located in the MUA’s National Office in Sydney, the position reports to the Division’s National Administration Coordinator and is the first point of contact for members, visitors and travelling officials or officers of the Union when in Sydney.
Candidates will have experience in providing responsive and proactive administrative services in a dynamic and varied workplace environment. As an important part of a small, busy team in a national organisation, candidates for the role should be bring a problem-solving mindset and have a willingness to tackle new tasks and challenges as the needs and operations of the Union evolve.
Additionally, candidates will be expected to have strong time management skills and be able to work under pressure to deliver work to a deadline.
The role combines the duties of a Receptionist with administrative support functions for the National Communications Coordinator and the National Office team generally.
The position would suit someone wanting to commence a rewarding, challenging and purposeful career in the trade union movement.
Essential attributes include:
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Proficiency with Microsoft Office / 365
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Strong interpersonal skills including by telephone and face to face
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Experience using social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, Threads/X and TikTok
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Willingness and capacity to build skills using specialist software including Adobe Acrobat, Photoshop, Premiere or InDesign
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Capacity to use online tools like Canva, MailChimp, Wordpress highly desirable
Applications including a cover letter addressing the essential attributes listed above and a resume in no more than 4 pages total to be submitted via email to recruit@mua.org.au
