- 0.8FTE, Permanent Role
- Flexible and part-time requests will also be considered.
The Australian Services Union Authorities & Services Branch covers Victoria and Tasmania. Our members hail from diverse industries including local government, social and community services, water, energy, transport, shipping, travel, info tech and - exclusive to Tasmania – airlines and clerical/administration.
We are growing our membership and building strength through working directly with members in their workplaces, in their industries and within their professions.
The ASU offers a range of flexible work options, and we encourage people of all genders, from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent to apply. We also encourage applications from current ASU Delegates, with experience from any of our industries.
The branch currently has an exciting opportunity for an experienced organiser located in Tasmania. Note, extensive travelling throughout the State and overnight stays away from home may be expectations of the roles.
Please note while the organiser vacancy currently sits with the northern/north-western Tasmanian patch, there may be a requirement for the branch to reallocate organisers across patches. Applicants living in the North/ North West of Tasmania will be given preferential consideration.
THE ROLES’ PRIMARY FOCUS INVOLVES:
- Working with members, workplace representatives and workplace leaders to plan and implement campaigns that build the strength of the union and deliver good industrial outcomes.
- Representing and negotiating on behalf of members in individual and workplace disputes, advocacy in tribunals such as the Fair Work Commission.
- Creating and working to organising plans, developing workplace delegates, building sustainable organising structures and appropriate recruitment strategies.
- Recruiting new members and delegates is a primary focus of the role.
- The position will also have some responsibility for Enterprise Bargaining campaigning and negotiations.
THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:
- Demonstrated commitment to trade unionism and knowledge of trade union structures and procedures.
- High level written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills including the use of organising frameworks.
- Demonstrated ability to work with and influence members and potential members, including recruiting new members, activists and leaders.
- Ability to work with delegates and members to develop their skills and confidence.
- Demonstrated ability to plan and prioritise work and achieve outcomes.
- Ability to work semi-autonomously, demonstrate initiative, drive and resilience in a changing environment.
- Computer literacy and keyboard skills.
- Good knowledge of the Federal industrial relations system, collective bargaining and individual industrial instruments.
- Capacity to be granted a FWC Right of Entry permit
- Current driver’s license essential
Salary: dependent on experience: $85,579 - $106,373 plus generous vehicle and superannuation benefits.
FURTHER INFORMATION:
Tash Wark, Branch Secretary on 0418 424 052 or [email protected] using the subject line: Organiser - North West Tasmania enquiry via EthicalJobs.
A position description is attached.
