Position              Organiser – Full time – Sydney, Hunter Valley, Wollongong or Mudgee

Union                  Professionals Australia  

Overview          

Professionals Australia is a contemporary and innovative union, representing the industrial and professional interests of a range of professional employees across Australia. Our members include collieries staff, engineers, scientists, pharmacists, managers, IT professionals, translators and interpreters, and architects.

We are committed to growing our membership and building strength by working with our members in their workplaces, across industries and within their professions.

We strive to make a positive difference to our members’ working and professional lives and we are working hard to gain greater respect, recognition and rewards for our members and the important professional services they deliver.

Role description          

We are looking for a highly motivated and skilled Organiser to join our Collieries’ Staff Division.

For the right candidate, the position can be based in Sydney, the Hunter Valley, Wollongong or Mudgee.

In this role, you will work with members and workplace leaders to plan and implement a range of organising and industrial campaigns that build the strength of members and deliver exceptional employment outcomes with them.

You will understand the issues facing workers and be able to apply organising frameworks and methodologies to address these issues.

You will work with members and workplace leaders to campaign, build power and win.

You will be responsible for:

• Identifying and planning organising activities in existing and new workplaces
• Building workplace representative and organising structures
• Motivating, coaching, and developing the skills of members and workplace leaders to campaign, negotiate and act collectively on workplace issues.
• Engaging in enterprise bargaining negotiations.
• Providing advocacy, negotiation and representation in the workplace on pay and conditions, conflict resolution and other matters as appropriate.
• Communicating with members and providing them with advice and information on industrial relations issues.
• Building and maintaining relationships with other progressive organisations
• Contributing to workplace and industry campaigns.
• Preparing regular reports for the Director.
• Working collaboratively with other organisers and staff across Professional Australia on organising and industrial campaigns.

Selection Criteria        

We are looking for candidates who have:

• Experience working for a union or other types of campaigning organisations is preferable.
• Commitment to union values.
• Sound verbal communication skills with demonstrated ability to successfully represent and advocate for members in workplaces and other forums.
• Strong analytical and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective working relationships with current and potential members and workplace leaders.
• Effective planning and organizational skills to balance the competing demands of the role.
• Ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team.
• High degree of computer literacy skills (Word, Excel, CRM, web updates, SMS broadcasts etc.)
• Knowledge of the Australian industrial relations system and ability to provide relevant information and advice to members on collective industrial issues.
• The successful applicant must have, or be eligible to obtain, a right of entry permit.
• Current driver’s license. 

Salary and conditions               

Salary negotiable based on skills and experience.

Generous working conditions including flexible working arrangements, 12 rostered days off per year and 4 days paid leave between Christmas and New Year.

A motor vehicle allowance may also be negotiated as part of the salary package. 

Further information    

People from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, are strongly encouraged to apply.

Applications for this role should address the selection criteria.

Please direct any inquires to the contact details below.

Send applications to  

Robert Coluccio

Director, Collieries’ Staff Division

rcoluccio@professionalsaustralia.org.au

Applications close

5pm Tuesday 25 March 2025

Applications will be considered on receipt a rolling basis so early applications are appreciated.