Newcastle Education Union Organiser

Unions NSW Job Board; Sydney; On-site; AUD 97,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Additional annual leave

Christmas closedown leave

Monthly time-off-in-lieu

Fully maintained vehicle for work

Job summary

Independent Education Union of Australia – NSW/ACT Branch is seeking a field-based organiser to recruit, engage and empower members, build strong workplace chapters and support union campaigns across the region.

This hands-on role involves visiting educational workplaces, advising and representing members on workplace and employment matters, and collaborating with school representatives. Some weekend work and travel to schools outside Newcastle are expected.

Qualifications

• Strong relationship-building and communication skills.
• Ability to recruit, engage and organise members.
• Experience advocating for or supporting people in workplace matters.
• Sound judgement, initiative and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work autonomously.
• Current driver’s license and willingness to travel throughout the region.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, organise, engage and empower members to build strong workplace chapters and support union campaigns.
• Regularly visit educational workplaces and interact with teachers and support staff.
• Provide advice, advocacy and representation to members on workplace and employment matters.
• Work with workplace representatives and members to identify issues and build collective action.

Skills

Relationship building

Communication

Recruitment

Organizing

Workplace advocacy

Judgement & problem solving

Autonomy

Travel willingness

Driver's license

Job description

Independent Education Union of Australia – NSW/ACT Branch is seeking a field-based organiser to recruit, engage and empower members, build strong workplace chapters and support union campaigns across the region.

This hands-on role involves visiting educational workplaces, advising and representing members on workplace and employment matters, and collaborating with school representatives. Some weekend work and travel to schools outside Newcastle are expected.