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• POSITION VACANT: IEU Organiser - Ultimo/Parramatta

  The union is seeking applications for one or more full-time Organisers to be based in the union’s Ultimo or Parramatta offices. The commencement date for the successful applicant(s) will be negotiated but preferably from the beginning of Term 1 2023.

  28 Sep 2022

• Hear Our Voice campaign: A critical moment

  In recent weeks, the Hear Our Voice campaign has been ramping up. We have reached a critical stage in this lengthy campaign. Here’s the latest.

  21 Sep 2022

• Media Release: Teacher shortages a problem now and in the future, new data shows

  New data revealed by the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL) supports what the Independent Education Union of Australia has been saying for a long time. Teacher shortages are at crisis point and not likely to improve in the near future.

  20 Sep 2022

• URGENT NOTICE: Catholic Systemic Schools Campaign

  The IEU has written to members in Catholic systemic schools to provide an update in the 'Hear Our Voice' campaign.

  16 Sep 2022

• Opinion: Alarm bells ring about Catholic restructure (Newcastle Herald)

  The Independent Education Union is deeply concerned about a proposed restructure within the Maitland-Newcastle Catholic Schools Office that will impact more than 2000 staff and the 20,000 students they support.

  15 Sep 2022

• Additional Public Holiday: Thursday 22 September 2022

  An additional public holiday has been gazetted in both NSW and the ACT on Thursday 22 September 2022 as a National Day of Mourning following the death of Queen Elizabeth II.

  13 Sep 2022

• The IEU supports the Australian Teacher Workforce Data (ATWD) Teacher Survey

  The ATWD Teacher Survey is the teacher voice in the ATWD. It provides an opportunity for teachers to share their unique experiences and insights. Find out more.

  13 Sep 2022

• Notice about Union Rule Change Application

  The IEU NSW/ACT Branch has lodged an application to the Fair Work Commission in relation to rule changes to the NSW/ACT Branch Rules of the IEUA Rules. Read more.

  12 Sep 2022

• Professional development for early childhood teachers

  The IEUA NSW/ACT Branch invites Early Childhood Teacher members to attend our free upcoming professional development sessions.

  6 Sep 2022

• Attention pre-2004 teachers!

  Have you been working full time since being deemed Proficient in January 2018? As a result of the extension granted by NESA, the final due date for pre-2004 teachers who have been working full time is December 2023, not December 2022 as stated on eTAMS. Read more...

  6 Sep 2022