The Construction Forestry Mining and Energy Union (C&G), Western Australian Branch, is a 7,000 -strong union leading the way for all West Australian workers through winning better wages and conditions for our members in construction, maintenance and the offsite sector. Our union is seeking to develop cutting-edge campaigns to tackle workplace and political issues, increase union membership and push our progressive vision for a better life at work and home for our members.

Description:

We are looking for Organisers within the below sectors:

• Commercial Construction
• Civil Construction
• Yards & Forestry
• Recruitment

You will provide a quality service to CFMEU members, that is:

• Accurate, efficient and professionally helpful;
• Referral focused, where necessary, with appropriate communication to all relevant parties; and
• Consistent with legislative and procedural requirements.

Responsibilities

• Recruit new members and build activism and leadership amongst construction workers;

• Provide representation to union members at the workplace level;

• Resolve members’ workplace issues;

• Develop, implement and evaluate organising, worksite and campaign plans;
• Develop detailed organising strategies;
• Undertake collective bargaining activities as directed;
• Achieve recruitment targets providing regular reports on membership targets achieved and recruitment activities undertaken; and
• Understand and apply strategies to increase membership activism and promotion of union renewal and growth, industrial compliance and enterprise bargaining

Key selection criteria: 

• Good oral and written communication skills, including the ability to prepare written reports and take cogent notes of relevant events;
• Well developed interpersonal skills, including the ability to liaise with a range of people including senior officers, members, employers and government agencies;
• Well developed organisational skills, including the ability to prioritise workloads and meet required timeframes;
• Experience in the use of information and communication technologies;
• Be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary service to CFMEU members, officers and related parties;
• Ability to work flexible arrangements as directed;
• Able to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practice.
• Must hold a WA C Class Drivers licence and be able to drive;
• Must be able to be entitled to hold a State and Federal Right of Entry Permit;
• Must be able to use computer equipment; and
• Preparedness to undertake on or off-the-job training relevant to the roles and responsibilities of an Organiser. 

***Please email for Job Description specific to the sector you are applying for.

Salary and Hours:

The CFMEU is a modern, progressive employer and will offer a competitive remuneration package for the right candidate. You will be required to work flexible hours as required.