Equity has a proud 75 year history of representing Australian performers, including actors, dancers, voiceover artists and stunt performers. This is an exciting opportunity to join a boutique, dedicated and lively union team, working in our Sydney office. We are looking for a NSW based part time Industrial Organiser representing performers.

Key duties include:

• Providing basic advice to members on contracts, industry agreements and workplace issues
• Conducting cast meetings and encouraging membership growth
• Facilitating and coordinating member committees and developing activists, including identifying organising opportunities
• Promoting performers’ interests and building industry campaigns

Preferred attributes:

• Organising and/or campaigning experience, preferably within the union movement
• Demonstrated ability to assist in negotiations for industry wide and production specific agreements
• Advocacy, negotiation and dispute resolution skills
• Working knowledge of the creative arts industry
• Strong communication skills and ability to play a leadership role amongst members and performers’ agents
• Demonstrated ability to hold structured conversations that align with the objectives of a campaign plan

The preferred candidate would have a background in the union movement and/or progressive social justice movements. You will work on a diverse range of projects as part of an energetic team as well as being able to independently manage workload and exercise initiative. A commitment to trade union principles and performers’ rights is essential.

Remuneration is dependent on skills and experience.

A full position description is available below.