Fixed-Term (2 Years) – Full-Time
Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU)
Melbourne, VIC
Are you a skilled web developer who wants to use your expertise to make a meaningful impact? Join the ACTU's Digital Development team and help build and maintain websites, digital tools, and systems that support the strategic goals of the Australian union movement. You'll work alongside campaigners and technical stakeholders to deliver ethical, accessible, and future-ready digital solutions that empower workers and advance social justice.
The ACTU is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the rich cultural and social diversity of our community. We strongly encourage applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of colour, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and individuals from diverse socio-economic backgrounds.
About Us
The Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) represents nearly 1.7 million workers and their families. Since 1927, we have led some of the most significant workplace struggles in Australia's history. The ACTU's role as a peak body is to encourage workers to join their union, be a national voice for our movement, and advance and defend workers' rights through coordinated campaigns, representation, and support to our affiliates.
The Role
As a Web Developer within the Digital Development team, you will play a key role in building and maintaining websites, digital tools, applications, integrations, dashboards, and databases that support the strategic goals of the ACTU and the broader trade union movement. You will contribute to projects such as our AI initiative and Join 4.0, collaborating with campaigners and technical stakeholders to deliver ethical, accessible, and future-ready digital solutions.
Reporting to the Digital Development and Data Manager, you will:
* Develop and maintain high-quality websites and campaign tools.
* Build and manage ACTU software and systems with a focus on data security and analytics.
* Contribute to AI and Join 4.0 projects through infrastructure development.
* Create dashboards to track digital performance.
* Ensure best practices in accessibility, privacy, and security.
* Document systems and processes for ongoing development.
* Leverage AI technologies to support ACTU's strategic goals.
Key Selection Criteria
Essential:
* High-level proficiency in WordPress theming and/or plugin development.
* Strong skills in PHP, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and core web technologies.
* Experience with CSS frameworks (e.g., Bootstrap, Tailwind).
* Familiarity with REST APIs and integration workflows.
* Demonstrated ability to learn new technologies and adapt.
* Strong user focus and communication skills.
* Proven experience working collaboratively in cross-functional teams.
Desirable:
* Experience with UX and design principles.
* Proficiency with GitHub or similar version control platforms.
* Experience with AI platforms (e.g., OpenAI, Gemini, Claude).
* Familiarity with cloud platforms (GCP, AWS, Azure).
* Experience with PostgreSQL, Python, Django, React, Vue.
* Knowledge of progressive web apps and infrastructure as code.
* Experience with CI/CD pipelines and Agile methodologies.
* Experience working with unions or progressive organisations.
* Experience engaging respectfully and effectively with culturally diverse and marginalised communities, including First Nations peoples. Ability to engage inclusively, adopt culturally safe practices, and learn from lived experiences in ways that strengthen our movement and reflect ACTU's commitment to equity and justice.
Benefits
The ACTU offers a competitive salary range of $118,347 to $138,257, depending on skills and experience, along with:
* Additional 15% superannuation
* Annual leave loading
* Working from home opportunities
* Generous leave arrangements, including up to 5 additional days of annual leave
* The opportunity to work a rostered day off arrangement
How to Apply
Please provide a cover letter addressing the selection criteria and your suitability for the role, along with your CV, to Emma Kingdon, Director Campaigns at
Applications without a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria will not be considered.
Closing Date: Applications close on 29th August 2025.