Organiser

2 days ago

Hobart, Tasmania, Australia Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF) Tasmanian Branch Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year

About us

The ANMF Tasmanian Branch is the largest voice of Nurses, Midwives, and Care Workers in the state.

Our collective strength allows us to represent members working in a range of healthcare settings. We are involved in and work collaboratively, with our members, government agencies, and professional bodies and industry leaders to improve conditions for the nursing team.

With over 322,000 members nationwide and 8,000 in Tasmania alone, our strength and collective bargaining power allow us to actively promote and protect the interests of the nursing team.

About the role

The role is responsible for providing industrial and professional support as well as advocacy on behalf of ANMF Tasmania members in their place of work.

You will be based in our Hobart office (with regular travel to local sites), working on a part-time basis days per week are available).

Working closely with members and developing relationships with ANMF Workplace Representatives within the Hobart region, as an Organiser you will:

  • Engage ANMF members at their workplace to identify issues that can be addressed through member and ANMF collaboration
  • Ensure members are aware and engaged with ANMF activities in their workplace
  • Develop and ensure the effectiveness and capacity of ANMF Workplace Representative networks at all worksites
  • Coordinate and implement recruitment activities to ensure sustained growth of the ANMF membership
  • Assist with the preparation and presentation of cases before administrative, professional, and industrial tribunals
  • Provide individual member representations as an extension of the ANMF Member Services team
  • Co-ordinate and evaluate strategic industrial campaigns on behalf of members

To be a success in this role you will bring:

  • A current Nursing/Midwifery qualification
  • Knowledge and ability to apply relevant industrial, professional and clinical legislation and guidelines relating to nursing practice
  • Awareness of contemporary Nursing/Midwifery issues and a commitment to promote these to the wider community.

  • Demonstrated skills/commitment to:

  • Recruitment and retention of members

  • Advocacy and negotiation
  • Critical thinking and problem solving
  • Communication (both verbal and written)
  • Time management and self-directed organisation of work
  • Demonstrated ability to work both autonomously and within a team environment
  • Ability to research and analyse reports (e.g. human resources and financial) relevant to nursing issues
  • A commitment to the principles of trade unionism
  • Highly developed computer skills
  • Current drivers' license

In return for your hard work, you will receive:

  • A great rate of pay, including annual leave loading
  • 16.5% superannuation
  • A fun, friendly and supportive team, and the opportunity to negotiate flexible working arrangements

How you apply

Submit your application via SEEK, including:

  1. A copy of your CV
  2. A Cover Letter (1-2 pages) detailing your interest in the position, specifically why you would like to work with a union, as well as the skills, knowledge, experience, and personal values you can bring to this role

If you have any questions, please contact (State-wide Industrial Organiser Manager)

Applications close 29 September.

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