Communications Officer Level 4–5
Queensland Council of Unions (QCU)
Full-time permanent | South Brisbane, Queensland
$116,280.59–$133,418.22 plus 15% superannuation, depending on skills and experience

QCU is looking for a Communications Officer to help tell the stories of Queensland workers and support campaigns for fair, safe and inclusive workplaces.

You’ll develop clear, engaging communications across media, digital and campaign channels. The role will be classified at Level 4 or Level 5, depending on the successful applicant’s skills and experience.

About Queensland Unions

Queensland Unions is the state peak body for 25 affiliate unions, representing 400,000 Queensland union members. We coordinate action on industry-wide issues and champion workers’ rights, safety and wellbeing.

About the role

You’ll help develop and deliver communications that support QCU’s campaigns, advocacy and organisational priorities. You’ll work with colleagues and affiliates to explain workplace and policy issues clearly, prepare media and digital content, and build QCU’s public profile.

Key responsibilities include:

• Preparing media releases, statements, speeches, articles, newsletters, social media and web content.
• Supporting media enquiries, interviews and spokesperson preparation.
• Developing communications plans and content for campaigns and advocacy.
• Monitoring media and digital coverage and reporting on emerging issues.
• Working with affiliates, workers and other stakeholders on coordinated communications.

About you

You’ll bring strong writing and editing skills, good judgement and the ability to make complex issues accessible to different audiences. You’ll be organised, collaborative and comfortable managing competing priorities.

We’re also looking for:

• An understanding of migrant workers’ rights and experiences, including barriers linked to visa insecurity, language and access to information, workplace exploitation and seeking support.
• An understanding of gender equity and how gender, caring responsibilities and intersecting discrimination can shape workers’ experiences.
• A commitment to unionism, workers’ rights, inclusion and social justice.
• Confidence using digital communications platforms and content tools.

Relevant qualifications in communications, journalism, public relations or a related field are desirable. Equivalent skills and experience will be considered. Design, photography or video skills are also desirable.

How to apply

Women, First Nations people, people of colour and migrant workers are encouraged to apply.

Please submit your CV and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria by 16 November 2026 to reneek@qcu.asn.au. For further information, contact Renee Kempin at reneek@qcu.asn.au or phone (07) 3010 2555.

Short listing preview:

Help communicate the issues that matter to Queensland workers. QCU is recruiting a full-time permanent Communications Officer in South Brisbane, classified at Level 4 or 5 depending on skills and experience. Salary: $116,280.59–$133,418.22 plus 15% superannuation. We’re seeking strong writing and digital communications skills, an understanding of migrant worker rights and experiences, and a commitment to gender equity and social justice.

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