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 new TFTU might be the role you are looking for. You would become a part of the small but high-performing team of organisers embracing the opportunity of being Australia’s newest union. This role is based in Brisbane but is a field role so the successful applicant will be responsible for visiting a range of worksites around South-East QLD and into Northern NSW, including overnight visits. The role would suit a 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, textiles 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.