Positions Vacant Lead Organiser

The Australian Services Union represents administrative and professional workers in local government, energy, community services, transport, finance, call centres, airlines and numerous private sector businesses.

There is a Lead Organiser position available with the South Australian and Northern Territory Branch of the Union. The position is based in Adelaide.

The Lead Organiser will work with the Organising Team and will -

• develop, support and mentor Organisers to build collective power in workplaces and industries by organising workers;
• develop workplace organising plans which align with industry plans and the Branch plan;
• ensure workplans for individual Organisers, which align with industry and workplace organising plans, are devised and implemented in an ongoing fashion;
• provide one on one support and mentoring for Organisers; and
• together with the Branch leadership, ensure Branch organising, industrial and campaign objectives are met.

Our Union will be a strong, active and growing Union, organising workers to collectively build power in our workplaces, industries and communities to win better working conditions and to build a just and fair society for all.

REQUIRED ATTRIBUTES

• Commitment to the Trade Union movement
• Understanding of and demonstrated experience in all aspects of modern Union membership organising theory and techniques
• Ability to effectively devise, implement and work with planning and organising frameworks
• Ability to mentor, support and develop Organisers' skills, knowledge, attitude and behaviour
• Demonstrated ability in creative problem solving
• Knowledge of the current Australian and South Australian industrial relations systems
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Ability to work to deadlines
• Drivers' licence
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Word, Outlook, internet research).

Salary will be negotiated between $64399 to $71941 depending on skills and experience. In addition, private use of a motor vehicle or an allowance in lieu of the provision of a motor vehicle will be provided.

APPLICATION

The position description is available on the link below. Applications including the names and contact details of 3 referees should be addressed to: Katrine Hildyard Branch Secretary Australian Services Union SA & NT Branch PO Box 2217 Kent Town SA 5071 Fax 08 8363 2225 Email jprice@asu-sant.asn.au

Applications close 5.00 pm, 29 January 2010.

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