Manager – Energy, Utilities, Private Sector

ORGANISATIONAL AND PURPOSE CONTEXT

This position is accountable for leading and growing the Energy & Utilities and Private Sector Division of the Union. This includes crafting and executing aggressive recruitment and retention campaigns, managing a team of union officials, and ensuring service delivery and support to members in the Energy and Utilities and private sectors of the union.

This position will report to the General Secretary and ensure the strategic goals of the division, as developed in conjunction with the General Secretary and Union's Executive, are achieved.

DUTIES

• Support the growth and strategic direction of the Union through the implementation of operational plans, special projects, campaigns, etc.
• Work with the Union digital engagement and social media teams to ensure the Union can reach existing and potential members through a variety of media to grow the Union, retain members, and engage in industrial action.
• Work within a trade union and industrial context to bring about change and improve and protect members' working conditions.
• Conduct political lobbying to benefit the organisation's strategic direction and campaigns.
• Coordinate and conduct Industrial Commission conciliation and arbitration on behalf of the Division.
• Service honorary Branch officials in their duties that are designated under the control of the position.
• Provide advice to the Branch committees of management.
• Prepare correspondence and reports on behalf of the General Secretary.
• Oversee the development and distribution of Union recruitment and retention material.
• Perform other duties in accordance with the Rules of the Union.
• Manage and oversee Union assets for the division, including computers, mobile phones, and vehicles assigned to staff.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships that benefit the organisation and its members.
• Manage and develop the work and performance of staff reporting directly to this role and, through them, the staff of the division, including conducting performance reviews.
• Contribute to the performance of the Union by leading by example, demonstrating professional conduct, making the best use of knowledge, experience and skills, and being accountable for decisions made.
• Ensure employees of the division are held accountable for their WHS responsibilities as outlined in the Union's policies and procedures, and regularly review WHS performance.

WORK HEALTH AND SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Must take all reasonable measures to ensure the health, safety and welfare of all employees, and members under their control and ensure that operations in their area comply with the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 and its associated legislation, and with the requirements of WorkCover.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Must take all reasonable measures to ensure the prevention of harassment or discrimination of employees, members or customers and ensure compliance with Equal Employment Opportunity, and Anti-Discrimination legislation and Union policies.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

• Tertiary qualification in Management, Industrial Relations, or a similar field, coupled with contemporary experience in a similar role; or substantial experience in a similar role, coupled with ongoing professional development.
• Contemporary experience managing campaigns, including digital, hybrid, and on-site workplace campaigns.
• Contemporary experience in conciliation and arbitration in the Industrial Relations Commission, supported by extensive knowledge of awards and industrial relations legislation, including State and Federal jurisdictions.
• Demonstrated ability in the management of resources, including human, financial, and administrative.
• Contemporary and extensive knowledge of digital engagement, communication, and recruitment tools.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to adapt to a variety of forums, including preparation of correspondence, reports, and marketing material.
• Strong digital literacy encompassing the Microsoft Office suite and digital collaboration and conferencing tools to support and manage a dispersed workforce.
• In-depth understanding of the Union's structure, rules, and influences, including internal and external forces.
• Ability to respond quickly to changing priorities and develop strategies within the political and social context in which the Union operates.
• Class C driver's licence.

OTHER CRITERIA

Successful applicants may be required at the discretion of the General Secretary to relocate to a residence within (prior to the end of the probation period where reasonably possible) a distance of 100 km or 1 hour's non-peak hour driving time from their allocated office (this distance or time can be extended at the General Secretary's discretion).

United Services Union

Job posted on: October 14, 2025

Applications close: Closing date for applications is the 31st October 2025

Supporting Documents: PD Energy Utilities Airlines and Private Sector Manager September GK approved