Union Organisers

◦ Lead campaigns that deliver real wins for SA’s public sector workers
◦ High-impact ongoing career opportunity
◦ Play a defining role in a union’s transformation

The Public Service Association of South Australia (PSA), together with the Community and Public Sector Union (CPSU), is the principal union representing South Australian public sector workers.

The PSA is entering a new phase of leadership with a clear objective: to re-establish itself as one of the most effective, visible and powerful unions in South Australia – winning for members, shaping public debate and the future of the public sector.

About the role:

Every day, public sector workers deliver essential services that shape our communities. Your role is to make sure they’re heard, supported, and organised. This role is all about people – developing and mentoring Worksite Representatives, fostering activism and empowering members to become confident workplace leaders.

You’ll be on the ground—building membership, strengthening worksites, supporting to turn workplace issues into collective action and leading campaigns that create tangible change.

If you’re motivated by purpose, people, and progress—this is where you belong.

About you:

• Experienced, motivated and high performing Union Organiser
• For Senior Organisers : Ability to provide training, mentorship and support to both WSR’s, HSR’s and Organisers
• Ability to develop and implement strategic plans to grow union membership and engage workers in active campaigns (as we will be gearing up campaigning for the next Salaried EA)
• Passionate with the capacity to grow the Union membership and build effective workplace structures.
• Ability to identify collective issues and develop industrial strategies in response.
• Inspired with the ability to inspire and build workplace activism and leadership.
• Ability to work with members and Worksite Representatives to resolve workplace issues collectively.
• Able to implement innovative and effective member attraction and retention strategies
• Ability to articulate and represent the organisation’s vision.
• An understanding of SA industrial relations legislation and how to apply it to the benefit of members.
• A great communicator with exceptional stakeholder relationship management skills.
• Current SA drivers licence

Culture and benefits of working at the PSA:

• Additional leave and wellbeing support: paid wellbeing days
• Ongoing professional development and growth opportunities
• Access to membership benefits including discounts, and Journey Accident insurance
• Inclusive employer, embracing diversity and union values
• Conditions aligned with SA Public Sector
• High performing, energetic team, committed to social justice and supporting our members in the public sector

For further information about the Organiser or Senior Organiser position or for a copy of the job and person specifications please email gabriella.donato@psaofsa.asn.au

How to apply:
Apply now and be part of something bigger than a job – be part of a movement delivering real change for tens of thousands of workers.

Submit a resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for the position, including contact details for at least two referees to Gabriella Donato gabriella.donato@psaofsa.asn.au

The closing date for applications is 5:00pm Tuesday 12 May 2026