Union Position Union Industrial Officer

HACSU has created a new position of Organiser; HACSU is the Victorian No.2 Branch of the Health Services Union representing employees in Victorias mental health, alcohol and drug and disability services.

The position is fulltime and is based in Melbourne.

The duties include:

Organising and supporting workplace delegates.

Training of members in the workplace.

Membership recruitment.

Researching and conducting negotiations.

Advocacy before the Industrial Relations Commission and other forums

Providing information and services to members.

The successful applicant will be highly motivated, capable of working
autonomously in a complex and demanding environment. You will have well
developed research, communication, advocacy and written skills, the ability to
organise and plan work, and be computer literate.

The successful applicant should have a strong commitment to the Union
movement, hold a current driving license, be able to undertake country travel
with some overnight stays and be prepared to carry out some out of hours
organising of the membership.

The Union offers an attractive salary package, which includes superannuation
and the use of a motor vehicle.

All applications must respond to the selection criteria and job description
available by phoning David Stephens, Assistant State Secretary on 9340 4100.

All applications should be directed to Lloyd Williams, State Secretary HACSU,
PO Box 206, Carlton, VIC, 3053, fax (03) 9347 2122 or email
hacsu@hacsu.asn.au. Application close COB 8 April 2005.

HACSU Is An Equal Opportunity Employer