UNION ORGANISER – FULL TIME
The Transport Workers’ Union is one of the largest and most powerful unions in Australia representing transport workers and those who work in connection to the transport industry. The New South Wales Branch is currently seeking a full time organiser to be based out of our Parramatta Office.
Organisers work as part of a team to grow and strengthen membership, develop delegates and build activism and leadership among Union members.
The Organising role involves working with members, workplace delegates and workplace leaders to plan and implement campaigns that build the strength of the Union and deliver good industrial outcomes. There is also opportunity to be involved in Enterprise Bargaining campaigning and negotiations.
The main responsibilities of Organisers are:
• mapping;
• having conversations in order to recruit, move members to action and articulate union vision/values;
• recruiting new members;
• creating and working to organising plans;
• identifying and developing workplace delegates;
• building active and sustainable organising structures;
• working with workplace leader and members to mobilise workers to take collective action;
• educating members about the link between politics and organising/bargaining outcomes:
• support Delegates and Members in resolving workplace issues;
• answer member queries on entitlements and workplace matters;
• represent and assist members and delegates in accordance with workplace grievance procedures.
To be successful you will have:
• an understanding of how the Union works;
• a demonstrated commitment to union values and social justice;
• a commitment to the Labour movement;
• the ability to motivate and educate union members and potential members;
• the ability to participate in the union’s political and social justice agenda;
• strong communication skills;
• a valid Driver’s Licence;
• the ability to work flexible arrangements.
An attractive package is offered to the successful applicant, which includes:
• an attractive salary;
• a fully maintained vehicle;
• 25% leave loading;
• RDOs;
• Union Mobile phone.
• Union laptop
If you have a passion for justice, a demonstrated passion to the principles of unionism and willingness to work hard then this opportunity is for you.
Please submit your CV and covering letter to Michael Aird, TWU, PO Box 649 Parramatta NSW 2124 by COB, 11th November 2011. For further information contact Michael on michael.aird@twunsw.org.au or 9912 0700.
The Organising role involves working with members, workplace delegates and workplace leaders to plan and implement campaigns that build the strength of the Union and deliver good industrial outcomes. There is also opportunity to be involved in Enterprise Bargaining campaigning and negotiations.
The main responsibilities of Organisers are:
• mapping;
• having conversations in order to recruit, move members to action and articulate union vision/values;
• recruiting new members;
• creating and working to organising plans;
• identifying and developing workplace delegates;
• building active and sustainable organising structures;
• working with workplace leader and members to mobilise workers to take collective action;
• educating members about the link between politics and organising/bargaining outcomes:
• support Delegates and Members in resolving workplace issues;
• answer member queries on entitlements and workplace matters;
• represent and assist members and delegates in accordance with workplace grievance procedures.
To be successful you will have:
• an understanding of how the Union works;
• a demonstrated commitment to union values and social justice;
• a commitment to the Labour movement;
• the ability to motivate and educate union members and potential members;
• the ability to participate in the union’s political and social justice agenda;
• strong communication skills;
• a valid Driver’s Licence;
• the ability to work flexible arrangements.
An attractive package is offered to the successful applicant, which includes:
• an attractive salary;
• a fully maintained vehicle;
• 25% leave loading;
• RDOs;
• Union Mobile phone.
• Union laptop
If you have a passion for justice, a demonstrated passion to the principles of unionism and willingness to work hard then this opportunity is for you.
Please submit your CV and covering letter to Michael Aird, TWU, PO Box 649 Parramatta NSW 2124 by COB, 11th November 2011. For further information contact Michael on michael.aird@twunsw.org.au or 9912 0700.