UWU: Organiser

United Workers Union

The United Workers Union is seeking to employ a highly motivated Organiser with Industrial Relations experience. This position is in our Aged Care Portfolio working on a key national campaign.

This role can be based in Adelaide, Brisbane or Perth.

Candidates with experience in union or related organising and campaigning will be highly regarded.

ABOUT UNITED WORKERS’ UNION

United Workers’ Union is a powerful member-led union whose sole purpose is to serve the collective interests of members in workplaces and communities by winning significant and long-lasting gains.

The Union is driving change by growing union membership, developing leadership amongst our members, encouraging active member participation in the union, building and enforcing standards in our sectors, and campaigning both politically and in the community.

As a union with a proudly diverse membership, we are committed to equity and inclusion; and continuing to build a union that is truly representative of the workers we cover. We encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ people and women.

The United Workers Union is proudly affiliated with the Australian Labor Party.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Build active and sustainable organising structures that contribute to achieving the Objects of the Union.
  • Create and work to organising plans ensuring membership growth; member leadership and action; and winning industry power.
  • Assess and support the development of delegates and members
  • Ensure that the Union’s values of equity, diversity and inclusion are upheld and promoted.

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA

An Organiser demonstrates:

  • A passion and drive to improve workers’ lives and achieving the goals of the Union.
  • Good communication, messaging and rapport building skills;
  • A solid knowledge and understanding of the Australian industrial relations environment
  • Ability in using legislation, awards and agreements to enforce member’s rights and entitlements
  • An ability to develop members, including motivating and educating others;
  • An ability to participate in the unions political and social justice agenda;
  • An ability to plan and organise work and achieve outcomes.

To perform this job, you will also be required to have or obtain and maintain:

  • A valid driver’s licence; and
  • Right of Entry Permits; and
  • Immunisation against COVID-19 or have a medical exemption

REMUNERATION

An attractive remuneration package will be offered to the successful applicant, which will include:

  • Salary commensurate with demonstrated skills and experience;
  • A motor vehicle or motor vehicle allowance;
  • 16% superannuation
  • 6 weeks annual leave plus 25% leave loading

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit your resume, together with a cover letter addressing the selection criteria to Julie Korlevska, Deputy Director (People, Culture and Change) via the UWU Dayforce Careers page. 

CLOSING DATE

Completed applications must be received by 4pm (AEST) Wednesday 16 October 2024.

For further information about the role, please email hr@unitedworkers.org.au

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