• Position: Full-Time
• Location: Portland, VIC
• Start Date: Immediate start preferred

About Us

The Australian Workers’ Union (AWU) is proud to be Australia’s oldest blue-collar trade union, representing thousands of dedicated workers across diverse industries. Our mission is simple yet powerful: to secure the best outcomes for our members. We are passionate about advocating for worker rights, promoting safe workplaces, and fostering unity and strength in the workforce.

About the Role

Are you ready to make a real difference? We are seeking a dynamic and motivated individual to join our Victorian Branch team as an Organiser in Portland, Victoria. In this pivotal role, you will represent, organise, and empower AWU members within this vital region, working closely with union members to ensure they receive strong, proactive support.

Key Responsibilities

As an Organiser, you will:

• Build Membership: Recruit new members and provide ongoing support to existing AWU members.
• Develop and Implement Strategic Plans: Design and execute impactful organising strategies tailored to our members' needs.
• Negotiate and Advocate: Engage with local management to secure strong outcomes for members, including negotiating enterprise agreements.
• Drive Member Engagement: Conduct organising conversations, inspire collective action, and uphold the core values of the union.
• Mentor and Empower: Identify, mentor, and support workplace delegates and activists to lead and represent their co-workers.
• Campaign Leadership: Initiate and lead industry and workplace campaigns to advance workers' rights and conditions.
• Support Health and Safety: Work with health and safety representatives (HSRs) to advocate for safe workplaces.
• Represent: Appear on behalf of the AWU and members at the Fair Work Commission.

Selection Criteria

The ideal candidate will have:

• Union or Campaign Experience: Demonstrated experience in union organising, campaign management, or membership engagement within unions or not-for-profits.
• Commitment to Union Values: A passion for upholding union principles and advocating for workers’ rights.
• Knowledge of Legislation: Familiarity with OHS legislation and the Fair Work Act.
• Proactive Attitude: Ability to generate ideas and work collaboratively within a team environment.
• Excellent Communication Skills: Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills to effectively connect with and represent members.
• Organisational Abilities: Capability to manage competing priorities independently.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Office 365 and CRM databases.
• Professionalism and Discretion: High standards in handling confidential information.
• Right of Entry Capacity: Ability to pass the fit and proper person test for holding a right of entry permit.
• Valid Driver’s Licence.

What We Offer

We value our team members and offer an attractive package that includes:

• Competitive Salary and Benefits
• Generous Superannuation
• 25% Annual Leave Loading
• Flexible Working Arrangements
• Monthly Rostered Days Off

Ready to Apply?

If you’re passionate about making a positive impact and empowering workers, we’d love to hear from you! Please submit your CV and a cover letter addressing the selection criteria to Michael Stevenson via the Apply Now link.

For further information about the role, please call 1300 362 298 or email [email protected] using the subject line: Organiser - Portland enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Applications will be reviewed as received and treated with confidentiality. The AWU is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply.