We are seeking to employ an enthusiastic worker at the start of their union journey as an Outreach Organiser in the Young Workers Centre, based in Victorian Trades Hall Council.

ABOUT TRADES HALL AND THE YOUNG WORKERS CENTRE

The Victorian Trades Hall Council (VTHC) is the peak body for unions in Victoria. It provides industrial support for affiliated unions and runs campaigns to promote the interests of Victorian workers.

The Young Workers Centre (YWC) is a community, organising and legal centre that advocates for Victorian workers aged 30 and under.

The YWC outreach team educates young workers about their workplace rights and equips them with the knowledge and tools to deal with wage theft, bullying, harassment or unsafe work. Outreach organisers also support and organise young workers to run campaigns important to them, such as advocating for apprenticeships rights, gig worker rights and secure work.

DUTIES FOR THIS ROLE INCLUDE:

• Liaising with and visiting schools, TAFEs, Universities and youth organisations across Victoria to deliver workplace rights training
• Organising activists and young workers to collectively develop and execute campaigns around specific workplace issues or broad-based issues
• Utilising online and offline campaign tactics to advance young worker rights, for example, street stalls, stunts, phonebanks, social media
• Identifying, recruiting and supporting activists to participate in YWC events and campaigns
• Planning and executing campaign actions, events and training sessions
• Referring young workers experiencing issues related to bullying, safety and breaches of their rights in the workplace to appropriate services including the Young Workers Centre’s legal team

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

This is an entry-level position and there are no formal education requirements. A willingness to learn is most important but our ideal candidate will have:

• A passion for social justice and a commitment to trade union values and youth advocacy
• An understanding of the issues affecting young workers
• The ability to engage and build rapport with young people quickly, including the confidence to present to large groups of young people as well as over the phone
• Some experience in political or community organising within youth organisations, trade unions or student unions
• Good organisational, administration, and time-management skills
• The ability to set priorities when faced with competing demands and the flexibility to take on unexpected challenges and changing circumstances when they arise
• A willingness to travel regionally, work after hours and on the weekend as required
• A demonstrated capacity to work well with others in a team environment
• The ability to work with a range of stakeholders, including educational institutions, unions and regional Trades and Labor Councils
• Competent skills in IT and social media
• Current Driver’s License
• The ability to pass a Working with Children’s Check

MORE INFORMATION

Trades Hall has a collective agreement with a monthly RDO and 12% superannuation. The position will be at level 3 ($62,687) in our classification structure.

Staff are transitioning back to the office while COVID-19 restrictions are easing, and the role will typically be based at Trades Hall in Carlton, Victoria.

Women, non-binary people and people from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, are strongly encouraged to apply.

The position reports to the Secretary and Assistant Secretary through the YWC Director.

If you have any queries about this position please contact Felicity on [email protected], using the subject line: Outreach Organiser enquiry via EthicalJobs.