Members within the early stages of their careers, typically within their first five years are eligible to apply for one of multiple schools Project Officer positions. The Project Officer role focuses on early career teachers connecting with our members and potential members in schools to engage them in the union.
Federation is seeking expressions of interest from members keen to work with us as Project Officers in Semester 1, 2026.
Enjoyable and rewarding experience
One of Federation’s previous Project Officers, Nona Penfold has met and networked with teachers and discussed the benefits of membership during school visits and Federation forums. She has also presented and supported beginning teachers at conferences and seminars.
“I’m enjoying meeting early career teachers and hearing their stories, telling them about the support and benefits Federation offers and how Federation has supported me and my colleagues in our early years,” Nona said.
Last semester’s Project Officer Tara Cosgrove said she’s been pleased to meet and learn about new people, their experiences and backgrounds, while visiting prospective members in schools.
“It’s gratifying to sign people up to the union after increasing their knowledge about Federation,” Tara said.
Learning opportunity
The Project Officers have been building their skill sets.
Tara said she has honed her recruiting skills in the role. “I will be a better Fed Rep/Women’s Contact for it.”
Nona said she has enhanced her phone skills, ability to engage teachers in a range of Federation forums, built knowledge of Federation and Department policies and procedures and acquired experience with new computer systems, to collect, access and cross-reference data.
Position criteria
To apply you will need to meet the following criteria:
- Your commitment to public education
- Excellent communication skills
- Your experience in Federation activities at the local level (school & Association)
- A strong understanding of the experiences of new teachers and graduates and an ability to relate to them
- Ability to work as part of a team with other Officers, Association contacts and members
- Confident at public speaking skills and the ability to run a workshop session at beginning teacher courses, conferences or similar
- A proven commitment to Federation and its policies and campaigns
- A current driver’s licence.
How to apply
Please fill in the EOI to receive an application.
To receive an expression of interest form, email tut@nswtf.org.au and for more information call Trade Union Training on (02) 9217 2460.
Applications close Monday 3 November 2025 at 4pm.