Experienced Union Organiser

4 days ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Australian Council Of Trade Unions (Actu) Full time

**Applications close: COB 25 June 2025**

**Employer**Timber, Furnishing & Textiles Union

**Work Type/s**:Full Time

**Classifications**: Unions & Workers Rights

**Sector/s**: Not For Profit (NFP)

**Location**: Sydney

Join us and help build Australia's newest union

Are you an experienced organiser looking for a union structure that is laser focussed on helping members win? Do you enjoy guiding members through disputes and helping delegates build the confidence to do the same? Are you a consistent recruiter because unions can't get smaller and get stronger?

Joining the team of the new TFTU might be the role you are looking for. You would become a part of the small but high-performing team of NSW organisers embracing the opportunity of being Australia's newest union. This role is based out of our Sydney city office however it includes some regional responsibilities requiring travel (there is some flexibility about when that travel happens). The role would suit an strategic and systematic organiser who likes to get wins on the board.

**About Our Union**

The TFTU is Australia's newest union, formed from a 92% yes vote when members were asked if they wanted a specialist union, focussed on their industries. The district this role works in is diverse, representative, and growing. Our organisers work across all our coverage areas which includes furnishing, timber, têxtiles and paper products.

**Selection Criteria**:
Essential
- Experience as a union organiser.
- Demonstrated ability to undertake enterprise agreement negotiations.
- Experience resolving an issue from beginning to conclusion.
- Experience implementing organising frameworks to recruit, retain and mobilise members.
- Skills in identifying, developing, and coaching workplace leaders.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficiency using computers.
- A current full driver's licence.
- Eligibility to obtain a Right of Entry permit.
- Eligibility to work in Australia.

Desirable
- Ability to speak a community language.

The successful applicant will be offered an attractive remuneration package, including the necessary tools of the trade.

**Experienced Union Organiser - NSW**:
**Timber, Furnishing & Textiles Union**:
**Timber, Furnishing & Textiles Union**

**Job posted on**:May 30, 2025

**Applications close**:Wednesday 25th June (COB)

**Salary**:The successful applicant will be offered an attractive remuneration package, including the necessary tools of the trade.

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