Applications are currently being sought for a suitably qualified person to work with our Local Government team as an Organiser.

• Work Type/s: Permanent
• Location: South-East Queensland
• Classification: Organiser
• Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience within a range $85,145 to $108,973 per annum + 15% super and a fully maintained vehicle inclusive of private use (a small contribution would be required). Restructured working hours (RDO) available.
• Formal qualifications: Tertiary qualifications are highly desirable.

About The Services Union

We are a diverse and progressive union improving the lives of workers in Local Government, Social & Community Services (SACS), Energy, Rail, Ports and Clerical & Administration.

People join The Services Union to be part of a powerful member-led union which is actively campaigning for change in our industries and communities. The Services Union is a local Queensland Branch of the Australian Services Union.

Overview of Position

To organise and empower members at the workplace. To operate as a member of a team that promotes and encourages members to acquire and/or possess the appropriate advice, knowledge, skills, cohesion, commitment and resolve to advance and protect their economic, social, political and industrial interests. This position may require travel intra-state.

Purpose

• Grow and empower a member base
• Identify, foster and increase the level of activism of membership

Reporting Relationships

The position reports to the team leader and the Executive President.

Duties

• Recruit new members to the union according to recruitment targets.
• Support members to become activists within the union.
• Encourage and facilitate union members to participate in union campaigns and activities.
• Provide basic advice on industrial issues, union policies and services to members, after consultation with other union officers if necessary.
• Lead Enterprise Agreement negotiations on behalf of The Services Union.
• Communicate with members, delegates, activists and other union staff both verbally and in writing, about the objectives, actions and progress of campaigns and other union activities.
• Collect and collate information for the purpose of mapping delegate and membership structures. Update files and details on members, delegates and industrial issues when necessary.
• Participate in and support broader union activities.

Selection Criteria

• Demonstrated skills and experience organising a membership base, or a demonstrated ability to rapidly acquire such experience and skills.
• Ability to operate as a member of a team.
• Strong organisational skills.
• Excellent written and oral skills, including the ability to speak confidently to individuals, small groups and large audiences.
• Self-motivation and the ability to work autonomously as required.
• Demonstrated knowledge and commitment to unionism principles and values.
• Possession of a current Queensland driver’s license.
• Eligibility to obtain Right of Entry permits.