About the role

The United Workers Union is seeking a highly motivated Organiser in our Farms Portfolio. This role will be based in the greater Brisbane area and will require the successful applicant regularly travel to the Lockyer Valley and Caboolture, with occasional travel to Far North and other regions of Queensland.

Candidates with experience in union or related organising and campaigning will be highly regarded.

ABOUT UNITED WORKERS’ UNION

United Workers’ Union is a powerful member-led union whose sole purpose is to serve the collective interests of members in workplaces and communities by winning significant and long-lasting gains. The Union is driving change by growing union membership, developing leadership amongst our members, encouraging active member participation in the union, building and enforcing standards in our sectors, and campaigning both politically and in the community.

As a union with a proudly diverse membership, we are committed to equity and inclusion; and continuing to build a union that is truly representative of the workers we cover. We encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, LGBTIQ people and women.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Build active and sustainable organising structures that contribute to achieving the Objects of the Union.
• Create and work to organising plans ensuring membership growth; member leadership and action; and winning industry power.
• Assess and support the development of delegates and members.
• Ensure that the Union’s values of equity, diversity and inclusion are upheld and promoted.

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA

This Organiser will demonstrate:

• A passion and drive to improve workers’ lives and achieving the goals of the Union.
• Good communication, messaging and rapport building skills;
• An ability to develop members, including motivating and educating others;
• An ability to participate in the unions political and social justice agenda;
• An ability to plan and organise work and achieve outcomes;
• Prior experience in Organising or transferrable skills applicable to the role.

To perform this job, you will also be required to have or obtain and maintain:

• A valid driver’s licence; and
• Right of Entry Permits; and
• Immunisation against COVID-19 or have a medical exemption.

Desirable:

• Applicants with second language other than English, and community connections with relevant key farm worker demographics, are desirable, but not essential.

REMUNERATION

An attractive remuneration package will be offered to the successful applicant, which will include:

• Salary commensurate with demonstrated skills and experience;
• A motor vehicle or motor vehicle allowance;
• 16% superannuation;
• 6 weeks annual leave plus 25% leave loading.

For further information about the role, please email [email protected] using the subject line: Organiser - Farms enquiry via EthicalJobs.