The Services Union: Organiser

6 days ago

Brisbane, Australia Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) Full time

Applications are currently being sought for a suitably qualified person to work with our Local Government team as an Organiser.

Applications in writing, addressing the full selection criteria should be addressed to:
Applications close by 20 February 2024.

Employer: The Services Union

Work Type/s: 12 Month Temporary

Location: Brisbane (with regular travel to Central Queensland)

Classification: Organiser

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience within a range $87,700 up to $112,242 per annum + 15.2% super and a fully maintained vehicle inclusive of private use (a small contribution would be required). 9 day fortnight or a 19 day month available.

Formal qualifications: Tertiary qualifications are highly desirable.

**About The Services Union**
We are a diverse and progressive union improving the lives of workers in Local Government, Social & Community Services (SACS), Energy, Rail, Ports, Airlines and Clerical & Administration.

People join The Services Union to be part of a powerful member-led union which is actively campaigning for change in our industries and communities. The Services Union is a local Queensland Branch of the Australian Services Union.

**Overview of Position**:
To Organise and empower members at the workplace. To operate as a member of a team that promotes and encourages members to acquire and/or possess the appropriate advice, knowledge, skills, cohesion, commitment and resolve to advance and protect their economic, social, political and industrial interests. This position will require travel intra-state.

**Purpose**:

- Grow and empower a member base.
- Identify, foster and increase the level of activism of membership

**Reporting Relationships**
- The position reports to the team leader and the Executive President.

**Duties**
- Recruit new members to the union according to recruitment targets. Walk through Council sites recruiting new members.
- Support members to become activists within the union.
- Encourage and facilitate union members to participate in union campaigns and activities.
- Provide basic advice on industrial issues, union policies and services to members, after consultation with other union officers if necessary.
- Lead Enterprise Agreement negotiations on behalf of The Services Union.
- Communicate with members, delegates, activists and other union staff both verbally and in writing, about the objectives, actions and progress of campaigns and other union activities.
- Collect and collate information for the purpose of mapping delegate and membership structures. Update files and details on members, delegates and industrial issues when necessary.
- Participate in and support broader union activities.

**Selection Criteria**:

- Demonstrated skills and experience organising a membership base, or a demonstrated ability to rapidly acquire such experience and skills.
- Ability to operate as a member of a team.
- Strong communication skills.
- Strong organisational skills.
- Excellent written and oral skills, including the ability to speak confidently to individuals, small groups and large audiences.
- Self-motivation and the ability to work autonomously as required.
- Demonstrated knowledge and commitment to unionism principles and values.
- Possession of a current Queensland driver’s license.
- Eligibility to obtain Right of Entry permits.

**The Services Union: Organiser**:
**The Services Union**:
**The Services Union**

**Job posted on**:February 6, 2024

**Applications close**:Tuesday 20th February

**Salary**:Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience within a range $87,700 up to $112,242 per annum + 15.2% super and a fully maintained vehicle inclusive of private use (a small contribution would be required). 9 day fortnight or a 19 day month available.

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