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 4,000 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 through targeted campaigns, enterprise agreement negotiations and the tireless efforts of the current organising team and now requires an additional Organiser to ensure that member recruitment and servicing continues at current levels.

The position will ideally be based in Perth, however this may be flexible for the right applicant. 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, can draft sophisticated member comms on a regular basis and is familiar with Microsoft Office.

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA

• Strong work ethic & commitment to high quality work
• Proficiency in written communication – most of your communication with members and potential members will be via email
• Ability to work to a larger campaign – both in a team environment and independently
• Strong communication skills with an ability to engage others
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to identify issues and interests of members
• Strong advocacy and critical thinking skills
• Ability to take direction and feedback and work in a team with defined roles
• Proficiency in videoconferencing platforms
• 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: $124,000 to $139,000 depending on experience. Up to 22% superannuation with 5% co-contribution (12% + 5% + 5%). Vehicle, phone and laptop provided. Monthly RDO.