Position

The United Workers Union is seeking to employ a Political Organiser, in Sydney.

About United Workers’ Union  

United Workers’ Union is a powerful member-led union whose sole purpose is to serve the collective interests of members in workplaces and communities by winning significant and long lasting gains.

The Union is driving change by growing union membership, developing leadership amongst our members, encouraging active member participation in the union, building and enforcing standards in our sectors, and campaigning both politically and in the community.

As a union with a proudly diverse membership, we are committed to equity and inclusion; and continuing to build a union that is truly representative of the workers we cover. We strive to ensure that every member’s voice can be heard and create opportunities for participation from members with diverse backgrounds in all activities/functions of the Union. We encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds and people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.

The United Workers Union is proudly affiliated with the Australian Labor Party.

Overview of the role

This role will spread across the United Workers Union political strategy, with the organiser taking on a range of responsibilities including engaging members in politics, leadership development, supporting members in lobbying and engaging in election campaigns.

This position will involve out of hours work, field work, and travel for extended periods of time. 

This is a flexible position. We are open to a number of part-time positions or a full time position for the right candidates

Key Responsibilities

• Recruit new members to the union and to the political program;
• Support organisers in recruiting members to the political program;
• Develop and support leaders in the political program;
• Engage with and connect members with community campaigning;
• Support members at political conferences and ensure United Workers Union members have the opportunity to engage in policy/conference motions relevant to the union’s interests.
• Assist with the organisation of lobbying at all levels of government;
• Engage in electoral campaigning for United Workers Union target seats across the country; and
• Implement other strategies and campaigns as developed by the Executive Director and National Coordinators of the Political Power Portfolio
• Ensure that the Union’s values of equity, diversity and inclusion are upheld and promoted.

Key Selection Criteria

A Political Organiser demonstrates:

• A passion and drive to improve workers’ lives and achieving the goals of the Union.
• A capacity to organise within the Australian Labor Party
• Ability to motivate and educate union members and potential members;
• Ability to participate in the unions political and social justice agenda;
• Strong verbal and written communication skills;
• Experience as an organiser preferred ;
• Experience in political organising preferred but not essential;
• Experience in election campaigning preferred but not essential;;
• Ability to work flexible arrangements;

To perform this job you will also be required to have or obtain and maintain:

• A valid driver’s licence; and
• Right of Entry Permits

Remuneration

An attractive remuneration package will be offered to the successful applicant, which will include:

• Salary commensurate with demonstrated skills and experience;
• 16% superannuation
• 6 weeks annual leave with an additional 25% leave loading

To Apply

Please send your resume, together with a cover letter addressing the selection criteria, to Erin Watt, National Political Coordinator – Member Engagement, NSW/ACT Political Coordinator erin.watt@unitedworkers.org.au

For further information about the role, please contact Erin on 0409 450 062

Closing Date

Completed applications must be received by 5:00pm, 29 February 2020.

Industrial Lawyer

Employer: FAAA International
Work type: Full time
Classification: Industrial Lawyer
Sector: Not For Profit (NFP), Union.
Location: Mascot, NSW
Salary: 120K plus super

Our Organisation: The FAAA (Flight Attendants’ Association of Australia) – International Division is a boutique union servicing International cabin crew from Qantas, Jetstar international and Virgin International. Our team promotes, protects and defends our members industrially and provides real time support and advice. Our membership is one of the fastest growing of unions in Australia. With growth, we require another high performing industrial lawyer to join our small team. We operate as a diverse inclusive organization in our recently renovated offices close to public transport and Sydney’s domestic airport in Mascot, NSW.

As our Industrial lawyer you will:

• Support union official / union delegates preparation for and negotiations for claims including Enterprise Agreements
• Prepare and negotiate claims including Enterprise Agreements
• Advocate the Association’s position in matters before the Fair Work Commission and other tribunals and courts
• Prepare communication for members including newsletters, bulletins and magazine articles on relevant industrial issues
• Interpret industrial agreements and give advice to FAAA representatives and members where necessary on industrial matters
• Coordinate and attend consultative meetings and other industrial meetings with airline management in conjunction with union delegates
• Represent individual members in grievances
• Monitor and report to the Association on industrial trends and employers’ policies and practices
• Monitor and advise the organisation on government industrial policies and legislation which will affect the FAAA and its membership
• Have knowledge about compliance to ROC and FWC governance requirements (desirable)
• Support and coordinate delegate networks and campaigns around industrial legal issues (highly desirable)

The Position requirements for this role are:

• A strong commitment to union values and trade unions
• Well-developed research, analytical, and problem solving skills
• Knowledge of and competence in the application of the federal legislative environment
• Ability to prepare and articulate a position formally at a tribunal, court, mediation or meeting
• Admitted to practice law in Australia
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Unison membership database or other organisational database (highly desirable)
• Union growth or campaigns experience (highly desirable)

Please send cover letter and CV to Bruce Roberts – bruce@faaa.net
Applications will be considered upon receipt and closed when the position is filled.

Industrial Officer

Employer: FAAA

Work type: Full time

Classification: Industrial Officer

Sector: Not For Profit (NFP), Union.

Location: Mascot, NSW

Salary: 95k plus super

Our Organisation: The FAAA (Flight Attendants’ Association of Australia) is a boutique union servicing International and domestic cabin crew from all Australian airlines.  Our team  promotes, protects and defends our members industrially and provides real time support and advice. Our membership is one of the fastest growing of unions in Australia. With growth, we require another high performing industrial officer to join our small team. We operate as a diverse inclusive organization in our offices close to public transport and Sydney’s domestic airport in Mascot, NSW.

As our Industrial officer you will:

• Develop and coordinate delegates and delegate networks
• Support or lead Delegate preparations for enterprise bargaining and support or lead negotiations.
• Support or lead preparations and negotiations for industrial claims and disputes
• Prepare communication for members including newsletters, bulletins and magazine articles on relevant industrial issues
• Interpret industrial agreements and give advice to FAAA representatives and members where necessary on industrial matters
• Coordinate and attend consultative meetings and other industrial meetings with airline management in conjunction with union delegates
• Represent individual members in grievances
• Monitor and report to the Association on industrial trends and employers’ policies and practices
• Monitor and advise the organisation on government industrial policies and legislation which will affect the FAAA and its membership
• Have knowledge about ROC and FWC governance requirements (desirable).

The Position requirements for this role are:

• A strong commitment to union values and trade unions
• Well-developed research, analytical, and problem solving skills
• Knowledge of and competence in the application of the federal legislative environment
• Ability to prepare and articulate a position formally at a tribunal, court, mediation or meeting
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Unison membership database or other organisational database (desirable)Union growth or campaigns experience (highly desirable)

Please send cover letter and CV to Bruce Roberts – bruce@faaa.net

Applications will be considered upon receipt and closed when the position is filled.

Industrial Lawyer (Graduate to 2 years’ experience)

Employer: FAAA

Work type: Full time

Classification: Industrial Lawyer

Sector: Not For Profit (NFP), Union.

Location: Mascot, NSW

Salary: 55K plus super

Our Organisation: The FAAA (Flight Attendants’ Association of Australia) is a boutique union servicing International cabin crew from all Australian airlines.  Our team promotes, protects and defends our members industrially and provides real time support and advice. Our membership is one of the fastest growing of unions in Australia. With growth, we require another high performing graduate industrial lawyer to join our small team. We operate as a diverse inclusive organization in our offices close to public transport and Sydney’s domestic airport in Mascot, NSW.

As our Industrial lawyer you will:

• Interpret industrial agreements and give advice to FAAA representatives and members where necessary on industrial matters
• Represent individual members in grievances
• Coordinate and attend consultative meetings and other industrial meetings with airline management in conjunction with union delegates
• Prepare communication for members including newsletters, bulletins and magazine articles on relevant industrial issues

The role has potential for future growth for self-starters looking to:

• Develop experience as advocates for the Association in matters before the Fair Work Commission and other tribunals
• Research and advise the organisation about industrial trends and employers’ policies and practices
• Research and advise the organisation on government industrial policies and legislation which will affect the FAAA and its membership
• Research and advise about compliance to ROC and FWC governance requirements
• Develop knowledge about delegate networks and campaigns around industrial legal issues

The Position requirements for this role are:

• A strong commitment to union values and trade unions
• Well-developed research, analytical, and problem solving skills
• Knowledge of and competence in the application of the federal legislative environment
• Admitted to practice law in Australia
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Advocacy skills (desirable)
• Unison membership database or other organisational database (desirable)
• Union growth or campaigns experience (highly desirable)

Please send cover letter and CV with “Graduate Industrial Lawyer” in the subject line to Bruce Roberts – bruce@faaa.net

Applications will be considered upon receipt and closed when the position is filled.

 The Health Services Union NSW/ACT/QLD is a strong, growing union with over 41,000 members that aims to use its collective power to build a fair and just society through improving conditions for our members in the health and aged care industry.

The HSU is currently hiring for an Organiser in Public Health Regional Division.  The position will initially be working within the Murrumbidgee district, however HSU Organising staff may be directed to change work locations.

Job Description

• Recruit workers to the HSU;
• Build activism amongst union members and mentoring members into leadership
  positions;
• Visit public hospitals, public imaging, public pathology and public practices across Sydney, NSW.

Essential Experience and Qualifications

• Demonstrated commitment to trade union values
• High level written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work with, and develop the skills and confidence of members and delegates, with a strong focus on recruiting new members and delegates
• Demonstrated ability to plan and prioritise work to achieve desired outcomes
• Ability to work semi-autonomously
• Demonstrated initiative, drive and resilience in an ever-changing environment
• A sound knowledge of the industrial relations system, collective bargaining and individual industrial instruments
• Computer literacy and keyboard skills
• A current driver’s licence is essential

Please note that some travel throughout the State, an occasional overnight stay away from home and flexibility in start and finish times are an expectation of the role

The HSU encourage applications for this role from current workplace delegates, experienced Organisers, people of all genders, from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent. Experience as an Organiser is not necessarily required as we will support the right applicant to develop the required skills.

If interested, send your resume and cover letter to:  hr@hsu.asn.au, using the subject line: Organiser Public Health.

Applications close:  COB 21 February 2020

ONLY APPLICANTS WITH THE RIGHT TO WORK IN AUSTRALIA WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE