Mark Morey was elected Secretary of Unions NSW in February 2016. He was formally the Assistant Secretary from 2009-2016 where he was responsible for coordinating Unions NSW's legal, industrial and industry policy activities, political liaison, public sector activities and coordinated the construction industry and transport industry portfolios. He held the positions of Special Project Officer 2000-2002 and Research Director from 2002-2004 at Unions NSW.
From 2005-2008 Mark was the Executive Officer at the Rail, Tram and Bus Union (NSW Branch) where he coordinated its political, industrial and campaigning activities.
Prior to joining Unions NSW Mark worked as a social worker at the Department of Social Security, a Youth Development Officer at Penrith Council and as the Executive Officer of the Youth Action and Policy Association.
Mark holds a Bachelor of Social Work, Graduate Diploma in Equity and Social Administration and Masters of Social Work from the University of NSW and a Bachelor of Laws from University of Technology, Sydney.
He currently holds several appointments, including Member of ACTU Growth and Campaigns Committee; Member of the ACTU Executive; Director of Energy Industries Superannuation Scheme (EISS); Director Trades Hall Association Ltd; and is a member of the ALP Policy Forum.