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1. Position: Research Analyst – Corporate Research Unit

About the ACTU Corporate Research Unit
Corporate behaviour, governance and performance are union issues. Management
practices and decisions affect the lives of employees in myriad ways. Poor practices
and decisions can result in job losses, higher staff turnover and increased pressure on
employees and their families as well as potential destruction of shareholder value.

The Corporate Research Unit operates as a research engine within the Australian Council of
Trade Unions which explores these issues. These issues affect not only the jobs and
living standards of employees, but the broader interests of our 2 million members as
consumers, citizens and superannuation fund members.

Unions are now embarking on an exciting new phase of the campaign for rights at work.
We need talented and energetic research analysts to join our Corporate Research Unit
to work on strategic campaigns which grow union membership.

Job Description
The ACTU is seeking strategic researchers in Melbourne to conduct in depth research
and analysis and formulate strategies in support of large, dynamic and new-style
organising campaigns.

• Compiling, researching, summarizing and presenting data on industries, companies, individuals and issues in support of ACTU and affiliate campaigns across a range of industries.
  
• Performing in-depth corporate research including evaluating and assessing a firm's business strategy and analyzing financial statements.
  
• Analyzing and interpreting industry, regulatory and financial data.
  
• Working with campaign leadership to develop and execute strategies and tactics.
  
• Assisting in data input and maintenance of computer database files.
  
• Assisting in production of written materials.
  
• Work co-operatively as part of a close union organising and research team.
  
• Other campaign duties as required.
  

Experience & Qualifications

Essential

• Strong commitment to progressive social change
• Excellent analytical, written and verbal communication skills
• Computer literate with data base skills preferred
• Ability to work well under tight deadlines and in a team environment
• Ability to effectively communicate complex analysis and conclusions for a broader
• audience
• Attention to detail
• University degree preferred

Desired

• Financial analysis or corporate research experience helpful, but not required.

Salary
$49,734 - $64,399 plus 15% super depending on experience.

Additional Information
This role is Melbourne CBD-based in our brand new offices. Competitive salary with 15% super. Travel will be required.

Send Application to
Eli Kasargod-Staub
ekasargodstaub@actu.asn.au
(03) 96647333
Applications close 5pm 28 November 2008

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