• Position Location: Melbourne, VIC
• Employment Status: Ongoing/Full Time
• Classification & Salary: Level 1-2 Organiser $79,512 to $102,696 (includes Organiser Expense Allowance paid as salary) + 15.4% superannuation
• Position reports to: Lead Organiser (PPCU) is the line manager. Will also be working closely with the National Political Coordinator and the Victorian Regional Secretary.
• Positions reporting to this position: Nil

Conditions of Employment

• Flexible work practices and access to accrued days off.
• Best practice leave provisions including paid primary carer leave (26 weeks) and supporting partner leave (six weeks); and paid family violence leave (20 days pro rata per annum, non-cumulative).
• Employer super contributions on paid or unpaid parental leave for a period equal to a maximum of 52 weeks.
• A comprehensive Employee Assistance Program.
• A strong commitment to training and development.
• Health and wellbeing initiatives.
• 15.4% superannuation
• Salary sacrificing.

Community and Public Sector Union - CPSU (PSU Group)

The CPSU (PSU Group) is one of Australia’s most active and innovative trade unions. CPSU members work in the Australian Public Service, the ACT and NT governments, and a number of community and private sector areas. The CPSU supports a strong, independent public sector and the essential services it provides to the community. We believe every worker deserves dignity and respect, a safe workplace, decent pay and conditions, rights at work and a balanced working life.

As an employer we offer family friendly conditions and leave entitlements, 15.4% superannuation, and access to health and wellbeing initiatives. Our friendly staff are passionate about the work they do and committed to union values, helping others, and making a positive contribution to society. Working with the CPSU means you will work side by side with other union members to make our workplaces and communities fairer.

Overview of Position

The primary function of this role is to coordinate CPSU political and community campaigning and organising activities in Victoria in support of the CPSU political plan. This position will involve out of hours and field work.

Key Duties/Responsibilities

1. Assist with the implementation of CPSU political, public and community organising plans and election activities, in particular working with the Victorian Regional Secretary and local Executive Committee member to increase and support CPSU member engagement, political and community campaigning.
2. Coordinate with CPSU organising teams on political, public and community campaigning:
   • Identify and develop activists and volunteers.
   • Organise member activities and forums.
   • Draft CPSU campaign materials e.g., surveys, news articles, web-based activities, letters.
   • Recruit new members to the CPSU.
   • Implement national campaigns at the local level.
3. Organiser for Members of Parliament Staff (Federal) in Victoria in accordance with National MOPs plan.
4. Developing digital content for campaigns such as Proud to Be Public and Respect Our Labour.
5. Implement other strategies and campaigns as developed by the Executive Committee of the CPSU.
6. Assist with other areas of team responsibility such as policy and research work and parliamentary monitoring.

SELECTION CRITERIA (required skills, knowledge & ability)

Essential

1. A commitment to union values and principles, helping others and making a contribution to society.
2. High level verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
3. Demonstrated understanding of the Australian political system and environment.
4. Ability to organise, build relationships, motivate and develop individuals or groups.
5. Ability to build relationships with external organisations.
6. Demonstrated analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
7. Digital campaigning skills.
8. Ability to plan and organise work and achieve outcomes.
9. Ability to work semi-autonomously, demonstrate initiative, drive and resilience in a changing environment.
10. Well-developed written communication and research skills.

Desirable

1. Experience with campaign platforms, or the ability to quickly learn.
2. Current driver’s licence.

Enquiries

Further information about the role may be obtained by contacting Karen Atherton, National Political Coordinator at [email protected] or on 0417 885 160 or Susie Byers, CPSU Victorian Regional Secretary at [email protected] using the subject line: Organiser - Political & Community Campaigns enquiry via EthicalJobs or on 0438 846 443.

How to Apply

You must complete the on-line Employment Application Questionnaire and address the Selection Criteria to be considered for this position.

A position description is attached.

Please visit our website to access the Employment Application Questionnaire and submit your application.

The CPSU is an equal opportunity employer and actively encourages women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to apply for position. Selection is merit based. Part time employment opportunities may be considered where suitable.