About CFMEU

The CFMEU, Construction & General Division, ACT Divisional Branch (the CFMEU) represents over 2,000 construction workers in the ACT. The Union works to improve the lives of our members by bargaining for higher pay and conditions, supporting improvements in workplace health and safety. The Union also campaigns on social justice issues that are relevant to our members more generally.

To be successful in this role you will:

• Provide exceptional customer service and reception skills as a first contact to our members. Respond to member enquiries via phone and email, process member forms and ensure accurate database management
• Champion the membership system with additional tasks that include reporting membership data to the executive team and sending accounts to the membership base twice yearly
• Undertake general administrative tasks as directed including booking travel, diary management plus arranging videoconferencing meetings, organising events, and preparing executive meeting papers
• Form strong working relationships with key stakeholders including the finance team, IT team, security contractors, our sponsors, and our community partners

We are looking for someone with:

• Sound knowledge of Microsoft office including outlook and excel
• A high level of written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Demonstrated initiative and judgement to be able to prioritise workload
• Demonstrated ability to work as a team member and take a collaborative approach to work
• Resolve and escalate queries as necessary
• A commitment to Union services and policies
• Desire to participate in wider organisation-based activities and learning opportunities

Remuneration and Benefits

• Full time position
• 36-hour week RDO arrangement
• Salary Range $74,000 - $85,000 (plus superannuation and allowances)
• Allowances of approximately $22,000 pa
• 12% Superannuation
• $115 per week ACIRT contribution
• Income protection insurance
• Health and Wellness Benefits
• Paid Christmas Closure

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