Applications are currently being sought for a suitably qualified person to work with our Social and Community Services team as an Organiser.
Applications in writing, addressing the full selection criteria should be addressed to: Neil Henderson, Secretary, The Services Union and emailed to jane.grey@theservicesunion.com.au
Applications close 28 June 2024.
Employer: The Services Union
Work Type/s: 12 Months Temporary
Location: South-East Queensland
Classification: Organiser
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience within a range $87,700.22 to $112,242.53 per annum with a further wage increase available after July 2024 + 15% super and a fully maintained vehicle inclusive of private use (a small contribution would be required). Restructured working hours (RDO) available.
Formal qualifications: Tertiary qualifications are highly desirable.
About The Services Union We are a diverse and progressive union improving the lives of workers in Local Government, Social & Community Services (SACS), Energy, Rail, Ports and Clerical & Administration.
People join The Services Union to be part of a powerful member-led union which is actively campaigning for change in our industries and communities. The Services Union is a local Queensland Branch of the Australian Services Union.
Overview of Position: To recruit, organise and empower members at the workplace. To operate as a member of a team that promotes and encourages members to acquire and/or possess the appropriate advice, knowledge, skills, cohesion, commitment and resolve to advance and protect their economic, social, political and industrial interests. This position may require travel intra-state.
Purpose:
• Grow and empower a member base
• Identify, foster and increase the level of activism of membership
Reporting Relationships
• The position reports to the Industry Lead and the Executive President.
Duties
• Recruit new members to the union according to recruitment targets.
• Support members to become activists within the union.
• Encourage and facilitate union members to participate in union campaigns and activities.
• Provide basic advice on industrial issues, union policies and services to members, after consultation with other union officers if necessary.
• Communicate with members, delegates, activists and other union staff both verbally and in writing, about the objectives, actions and progress of campaigns and other union activities.
• Collect and collate information for the purpose of mapping delegate and membership structures.
• Update files and details on members, delegates and industrial issues when necessary.
• Participate in and support broader union activities.
Selection Criteria:
• Demonstrated skills and experience organising a membership base, or a demonstrated ability to rapidly acquire such experience and skills.
• Ability to operate as a member of a team.
• Strong communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills.
• Excellent written and oral skills, including the ability to speak confidently to individuals, small groups and large audiences.
• Demonstrated skills and experience in the use of workplace information systems and technologies i.e. Microsoft programs, Zoom etc.
• Self-motivation and the ability to work autonomously as required.
• Demonstrated knowledge and commitment to unionism principles and values.
• Possession of a current Queensland driver’s license.
• Eligibility to obtain Right of Entry permits.