The Australian Education Union (SA Branch) represents the industrial and professional interests of educator members employed in the public preschool, primary, secondary and TAFE sectors in South Australia.

We advocate and campaign for both the value and values of a strong, vibrant and high-quality public education system which is accessible to all South Australians and provides equitable opportunities and outcomes for all children and young people across the state.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People are encouraged to apply.

• 1.0 FTE 12-month role
• Flexible and part-time requests will also be considered.
• $136,755 per annum with leave conditions

Role Summary

The Growth Team Officer will be responsible for recruiting members in schools, pre-schools and universities. They will work as part of the Growth, Training and Membership Team. They will also assist the Training Officers in associated activities such as training of new teachers and visits to universities.

Key Responsibilities

• Recruitment and retention of permanent, casual, part-time and unemployed teachers and ancillary staff. Including a focus on recruiting student members and moving them as appropriate to full membership upon gaining employment.

• Working with new teachers, SSO’s, and other new potential members to facilitate union membership.
• Communicating with potential members by phone to facilitate union membership.

• Keeping specific records of recruitment and providing reports as requested by the Branch Secretary.
• Working as part of the Growth, Training and Membership Team.
• Visiting worksites independently and with Officers, and if required as part of a blitz model of school/workplace recruitment.
• Mapping and Post mapping of workplace visits and follow up communications towards effective recruitment outcomes.

Officers may be required to undertake other duties as requested by the Branch Secretary.

next steps

The Australian Education Union has a wide industrial coverage in government schools, preschools, and TAFE SA in South Australia.

Administrative Officers are appointed by AEUSA Branch Council for the term of office as specified in the job advertisement. A successful applicant is eligible for appointment for further terms.

Please click "Apply Now" to submit your application.

Written applications will be considered by a Review Committee which will recommend a preferred applicant for appointment by Branch Council. The review committee will comprise:

• President or nominee
• Branch Secretary or nominee
• Three nominees of Branch Council
• An Equal Opportunity nominee

Notwithstanding any decision of the Review Committee, an applicant who is a member of the AEUSA can bring their nomination personally to the attention of Branch Council.

A formal resolution of Branch Council is required to appoint an Administrative Officer. The appointment process is set out in full in AEU Federal Branch Rule 21.

A position description is attached.