The Victorian Trades Hall Council (VTHC) is looking for people who want to make a difference.

We are seeking to employ two fixed term Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Outreach Organisers on a 6 month (until 30 Sept 2022) contract to work in our Carlton office as part of our OHS Team.

The OHS Outreach Organisers will be responsible for helping workplaces be COVID-safe by connecting with workers and workplaces to promote the importance of QR code check-in and other COVID safe activities. The Organisers will also be responsible for promoting vaccine take-up amongst workers.

DUTIES INCLUDE

• Outreach to workers, workplaces and places where workers meet to educate, inform and promote the importance of QR code check-in and other COVID safe activities
• Provide information to tackle vaccine hesitancy and promote vaccine take-up rates amongst workers
• Monitor a purpose-built website, phone line and text messaging service to provide COVID safe/OHS advice and referrals for COVID enquiries
• Track and report on activities to meet funding requirements
• Provide administrative support as needed to deliver the project, and other duties as required

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• A commitment to social justice and trade union principles
• Professional or personal experience working with union members, delegates or HSRs
• Strong communication and conversations skills
• Ability to work to a project plan, within budget and timelines
• Outgoing, fast learning, adaptive and enthusiastic

DESIRABLE ATTRIBUTES (DEFINITELY NOT ESSENTIAL!)

• Some digital knowledge using simple online platforms and websites
• Some knowledge of Victoria’s OHS system
• Previous experience implementing or monitoring a COVID-safe workplace plan
• Previous experience of working in a COVID high-risk workplace or setting

SALARY

VTHC has an attractive collective agreement including a monthly RDO (in recognition of occasional additional hours) plus 12% superannuation. The position will be paid at level 3 (approx. $64,000) in our classification structure.

The position will be based at the VTHC offices in Carlton, unless government regulations require otherwise. This position is available full or part time.

ABOUT US

We are union. We stand united as part of a great movement of workers. Our diversity is our strength. Our solidarity is our power. We respect and take care of each other.

Prejudice and discrimination – including misogyny, racism, homophobia and all other hatreds – have no place in our movement. We rise together.

Today and every day we commit ourselves to achieving justice, fairness, equality and dignity for all workers.

Solidarity forever.

We strongly encourage people from CALD backgrounds, First Nations, people with a disability, women and LGBTIQA+ people to apply.

A Statement of Reasonable Adjustments is available on request for people with a disability.

The position reports to the Secretary and Assistant Secretary through the OHS Lead Organiser.

Please direct any queries regarding this role to: [email protected], using the subject line: COVID-Safe Workplaces Outreach Organisers enquiry via EthicalJobs.