Are you looking for a job that has impact for positive change and unlocks the collective power of workers being union members?

The South Australian Branch of the CFMEU is looking to recruit a Regional & General Organiser to support our growing SA membership through building the union in the workplace, developing and supporting Workplace Delegates and pursing the continuous growth of our member base.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Duties of the position include, but are not limited to:

• Develop and implement workplace organising and campaign-related advocacy activities
• Identify potential new membership and growth areas and organise new delegate structures in nominated workplaces consistent with the Branch plans
• Strengthen existing membership and associated structure through structured site visits by building the union in the workplace
• Assist with the delivery and review of education, learning and training plans to Workplace Delegates, with an emphasis on communication to motivate and engage members in specific activities related to campaigns and membership growth, and
• Provide limited industrial and professional advice to members in the workplace.

SELECTION CRITERIA

• High level/well developed communication, influencing, and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to negotiate at senior levels.
• Demonstrated analytical and research skills and experience in the preparation of high-level reports and/or policies.
• The ability to work autonomously as well as in a team with an ability to meet deadlines and manage several deadlines simultaneously.
• Demonstrated commitment to the principles of unionism.

HIGHLY REGARDED

• Recent Union Organiser experience,
• Willingness to travel around the State of South Australia,
• Knowledge of the Fair Work Act and Work Health Safety and Welfare Act of South Australia

A GREAT PLACE TO WORK

Apart from the reward of influencing the future of this great union in the state of South Australia, we offer:

• Competitive salary, leave loading and superannuation above the superannuation guarantee.
• Strong professional development opportunities.
• Option to accrue and bank RDOs.
• Occasional interstate travel may be required.