Applications are currently being sought for suitably qualified people to work with our Government Owned Corporations team as an Organiser.

Applications in writing, addressing the full selection criteria should be addressed to:
Neil Henderson, Secretary, The Services Union, via the Apply Now link.

Work Type/s: Permanent

Location: South-East Queensland

Classification: Organiser

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience within a range $97,347 to $117,854 per annum + 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, Airlines 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.