Lead Organisers

United Workers Union; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Motor vehicle allowance

16% superannuation

6 weeks annual leave

Flexible work arrangements

Supportive leadership

Inclusive workplace

Meaningful work

Job summary

United Workers Union is seeking a Lead Organiser based in Sydney to lead and develop a team of organisers, growing membership and delivering campaigns that improve wages and conditions. You will provide hands-on leadership, mentor organisers, and translate strategic priorities into practical organising plans to achieve measurable outcomes, including enterprise bargaining.

The role is full-time, based in Sydney, offering opportunities to strengthen worker power and build diverse, inclusive

Qualifications

• Leads a team of organisers to grow membership and drive campaigns.
• Translates strategic priorities into practical organising plans.
• Mentors organisers to strengthen skills and confidence.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and support a team of organisers to build capacity and a positive culture.
• Develop and implement strategic campaign plans to grow membership and participation.
• Participate in enterprise bargaining while maximizing member outcomes.
• Build strong relationships with members, workplace leaders, and stakeholders across industries.
• Support the union’s equity, diversity and inclusion values in all work.

Skills

Leadership

Campaign planning

Mentoring

Communication

Tools

CRM tools

Job description

LEAD ORGANISERS

UNITED WORKERS' UNION - A NEW CHAPTER. A RENEWED FOCUS. JOIN US

United Workers Union is entering an exciting new chapter.

With new leadership comes renewed purpose, fresh energy and a clear ambition: to build the strongest organising union in Australia that wins for workers.

We are looking for a passionate and driven Lead Organisers who want to be part of one of Australia’s largest and most influential unions. The roles are based in Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney and are offered on a full-time ongoing basis.

ABOUT UNION WORKERS' UNION

We believe unions are strongest when members lead.

That’s why, United Workers Union is one of Australia’s largest and fastest-growing member-led unions, representing workers across a diverse range of industries that keep our communities running every day. Our members work in aged care; early education; hospitality; logistics; manufacturing; health; cleaning; disability support; warehousing; food production and many other sectors.

Every day we organise to improve the lives of working people and create lasting change.

We do this by pulling every lever to build worker power - growing membership, developing workplace leaders, supporting delegates, organising collective action and campaigning for better wages, safer workplaces and fairer communities, including campaigning both politically and in the community. The United Workers Union is proudly affiliated with the Australian Labor Party.

As we move into our next chapter, we are investing in growing our organising capability, developing our people and strengthening member-led campaigns across the country.

THE OPPORTUNITY

As a Lead Organiser, you will lead and develop a team of organisers to grow membership, build workplace leadership and deliver campaigns that improve members’ wages and conditions. Working alongside organisers, delegates and members, you will turn the Union’s strategic priorities into practical organising plans and collective action.

You will provide hands‑on leadership, mentor organisers to strengthen their skills and support your team to achieve clear organising outcomes. The role combines team leadership with campaign delivery, and enterprise bargaining.

Your main responsibilities will be to:

• Lead, mentor, and support a team of organisers to build team capacity, improve organising skills, and foster a positive, collaborative culture.
• Develop and implement strategic campaign plans that grow membership, establish active organising structures, and increase member participation.
• Participate in enterprise bargaining, ensuring compliance with relevant legislative frameworks while maximizing member outcomes.
• Build and maintain strong, trusted relationships with members, workplace leaders, and key stakeholders across your industry areas.
• Actively support the Union’s social justice agenda and uphold our values of equity, diversity, and inclusion in every aspect of your work.

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for experienced organisers with a strong commitment to improving the lives of the members we represent and the ability to lead others to achieve results. You will bring practical organising experience, sound judgement and a mentoring approach that help organisers and workplace leaders build their skills and confidence.

You are someone who:

• Has experience leading a team of organisers to achieve growth, build member leadership, and drive active participation.
• Has the ability to translate strategic campaign plans into practical plans, set clear gaols and deliver measurable organising outcomes in a fast-paced environment.
• Has proven coaching and mentoring skills, including the ability to give constructive feedback, and support development while cultivating a supportive team culture.
• Demonstrates strong communication and creative thinking skills with a track record of identifying organising challenges and developing effective solutions.
• Demonstrates excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver results.
• Demonstrates the ability to promote and uphold the Union’s values of equity, diversity and inclusion in all aspects of your work.

To perform this job, you will also be required to have or obtain and maintain:

• A valid driver’s licence; and
• Right of Entry Permits.

Applicants must have the legal right to work in Australia and will be required to provide evidence of their work rights as part of the recruitment process.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive salary and generous employment conditions;
• A motor vehicle or motor vehicle allowance;
• 16% superannuation;
• 6 weeks annual leave plus 25% leave loading;
• Flexible work arrangements;
• Supportive leadership committed to developing people;
• A diverse, inclusive and values driven workplace;
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference in workers’ lives.

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

Our members come from every background imaginable, and we want our workforce to reflect that diversity.

We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disability, LGBTQIA+ people and anyone who shares our commitment to fairness, inclusion and worker justice.

JOIN THE NEXT CHAPTER

If you want to be part of a Union entering an exciting new era and are looking for meaningful work, ambitious colleagues and the opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of working people, we would love to hear from you.

Together, we’ll build stronger workplaces, stronger communities and a stronger union.

Closing Date: 4:00 PM (AEST), Thursday 22 October 2026