Union Field Organiser, ACT

1 day ago


Canberra, ACT, Australia Community and Public Sector Union (CPSU) - PSU Group Full time $92,548 - $119,533 per year

About the role

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Position Title: Field Organiser

Position Location: Canberra, ACT

Employment Status: Fixed Term 1 Year / Full Time

Classification and Salary range: Organiser Level 1 – 2, $92,548 – $119,533 per annum (includes Organiser Expense Allowance paid as salary % superannuation.

Position reports to: Lead Organiser and Team Leader.

Positions reporting to this position: Nil.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

  • Flexible work practices and access to accrued days off.
  • Best practice leave provisions including paid primary carer leave (26 weeks) and supporting partner leave (six weeks); and paid family violence leave (20 days pro rata per annum, non-cumulative).
  • Employer super contributions on paid or unpaid parental leave for a period equal to a maximum of 52 weeks.
  • A comprehensive Employee Assistance Program.
  • A strong commitment to training and development.
  • Health and wellbeing initiatives.
  • Salary sacrificing.

OVERVIEW OF POSITION

The primary function of this role is to develop and implement effective campaigns and strategies to assist members to bring about positive change in their workplaces.

There is a strong emphasis on recruiting members and developing members, delegates and workplace leaders.

The position is focused on meeting key union objectives of:

  • Helping members achieve fairness at work, job security, and the best possible pay and decent conditions
  • Being a union that most employees want to join
  • Promoting our members' issues in the public and political arena.

Is this you?

  • A passion for social justice and community campaigning or experience with progressive organisations or social justice causes.
  • An ability and confidence to inspire, engage, develop and lead people to take action through positive conversations.
  • An understanding that your work will always focus on recruitment and retention and growing our Union.
  • A strong eagerness to work with people from diverse backgrounds to make a difference.

The CPSU will provide support and development to the successful applicant.

SELECTION CRITERIA

REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITY

Essential

  • A commitment to union values and principles, helping others and making a contribution to society.

  • High level verbal communication and interpersonal skills.

  • Ability to lead and organise, build relationships, motivate and develop individuals or groups.

  • Demonstrated analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.

  • Ability to plan and organise work and achieve outcomes.

  • Ability to work semi-autonomously, demonstrate initiative, drive and resilience in a changing environment.

  • Well-developed written communication skills.

  • Current Drivers License.

Highly Desirable

  • Experience working in sales or membership recruitment, with a strong focus on meeting recruitment objectives.

  • Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to develop and implement successful sales/recruitment strategies.

Please submit your application by COB Friday, 17 October 2025

The CPSU is an equal opportunity employer and actively encourages women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to apply for position. Selection is merit based. Part time employment opportunities may be considered where suitable.

Why You'll love working here

Work from home
Employee discount
Health insurance
Life insurance

Position Description : ACT Field Organiser Fixed Term PD - Oct25

You must complete the on-line Employment Application Questionnaire and address the Selection Criteria to be considered for this position. Please visit our website at to access the Employment Application Questionnaire and submit your application

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