The Shop, Distributive and Allied Employees' Association (SDA) is one of Australia's largest Unions with over 210,000 members nationally. We look after the interests of retail, fast food and warehouse workers.
The SDA in Western Australia is currently seeking to employ full-time Organisers, to build membership and provide representation for members.
We need an organised, resourceful, and enthusiastic person who believes in furthering the interests of workers. Organisers need to be motivated and capable of performing their role without constant supervision.
About the role
Based in Perth, the positions will cover a geographical area within the North and South Metropolitan locations.
Individually you will:
- recruit new members to the union in the retail and fast food industries;
- help identify new delegates, and liaise with and support existing delegates;
- provide representation for members in disciplinary meetings;
- raise and help solve workplace disputes; and
- negotiate favourable outcomes for members.
Key Selection Criteria
To be considered for this role you must have the following:
- excellent communication skills;
- commitment to Union values and principles;
- excellent time management and organisational skills;
- availability to work a roster with alternating Saturdays and some night work;
- sound written and verbal communication skills; and
- a current driver's licence.
Salary and benefits include:
- 10.5% superannuation plus 2.5% co-contribution up to 15.5% total;
- a Sunday Allowance paid fortnightly for working one Sunday in six which equates to an additional 3.1% per annum;
- a fully maintained vehicle which includes generous personal use; and
- opportunities to earn bonus payments for membership growth in your area.
For more information, please contact Jo Clossick at [email protected] using the subject line: Organisers enquiry via EthicalJobs.
