The Offshore Alliance is a successful member-led industrial organisation that combines the industrial, organising and legal resources of The Australian Workers’ Union and the Maritime Union of Australia. The Alliance organises in all sectors of the hydrocarbons sector in and off the coast of Western Australia including production, maintenance, inspection, construction, drilling, catering, ROV, aviation and others. The Alliance currently has over 2,500 members.

The Alliance was formed to protect and advance the interests of workers in the offshore sector through targeted campaigns, strategic bargaining and worker empowerment, always putting the interests of its members first. The Alliance has grown significantly and now requires an additional Organiser to ensure that member recruitment and servicing continues at current levels.

The position will be based in Perth and the successful applicant will be responsible for building worker power in a team environment through the recruitment and servicing of members and the development of sustainable activist and delegate structures.

The successful applicant will be required to work to larger campaign plans as well as independently as required. As many sites that the Alliance organises are not easily accessible, it is a critical requirement that any applicant is proficient in written communications and is familiar with Microsoft Office.

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA

• Passionate about fighting for and securing industrial rights for working people
• Proficiency in written communication – most of your communication with members and potential members will be via email
• Proficient in computer skills – drafting communications, formatting, etc
• Work well in a team environment and independently, shows initiative and will take direction
• Strong communication skills both in writing and in person with an ability to engage others
• Strong planning, time management and strategic thinking skills
• Ability to understand and interpret industrial instruments and workplace law
• Strong work ethic – some long hours and weekend work will arise from time to time
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to identify issues and interests of members
• Preparedness to travel from time to time
• Ability to obtain and hold a federal Right of Entry Permit
• Current driver license

DESIRABLE

• Experience working in a similar role in a similar organisation
• Experience working in the offshore hydrocarbons sector
• Applicants with legal experience/qualifications who are interested in organising work but have no formal organising experience are welcome to apply.

Salary: $116,000 and 11% superannuation. Vehicle, phone and laptop provided. Monthly RDO.

Full-time role subject to probationary period.

Applicants are encouraged to provide an example of written communication with their applications, however this is not a requirement. All applications will be treated as confidential.

Please note that due to the nature of the role, the successful applicant must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19.