Newcastle 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

In this role, you will recruit, organise, engage and empower members to build strong workplace chapters, support union campaigns and improve outcomes for education workers. You will work closely with workplace representatives and members to identify issues, build collective action and strengthen the union’s presence across your region.

This hands-on position will involve regularly visiting educational workplaces and interacting with teachers and support staff.

You will provide advice, advocacy and representation to members on a broad range of workplace and employment matters, including industrial, professional and workplace rights issues, while working with members to achieve collective outcomes.

A solid understanding of the challenges faced by teachers at all stages of their careers, along with familiarity with the current educational landscape, is highly desirable.

We will provide a thorough training and induction program.

Job description

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

In this role, you will recruit, organise, engage and empower members to build strong workplace chapters, support union campaigns and improve outcomes for education workers. You will work closely with workplace representatives and members to identify issues, build collective action and strengthen the union’s presence across your region.

This hands-on position will involve regularly visiting educational workplaces and interacting with teachers and support staff.

You will provide advice, advocacy and representation to members on a broad range of workplace and employment matters, including industrial, professional and workplace rights issues, while working with members to achieve collective outcomes.

A solid understanding of the challenges faced by teachers at all stages of their careers, along with familiarity with the current educational landscape, is highly desirable.

We will provide a thorough training and induction program.

ABOUT YOU

We are looking for an outstanding communicator who can quickly build trust and strong workplace relationships. You will be organised, resilient and adaptable, with the ability to work independently while contributing positively to a team environment.

You may have experience in education, workplace relations, organising, advocacy, community engagement or campaigning. Most importantly, you will be committed to helping workers collectively improve their working lives and building active member participation in the union.

WHY THE IEU?

• Meaningful work supporting teachers and support staff.
• Additional annual leave and Christmas closedown leave.
• Monthly time-off-in-lieu entitlement.
• Fully maintained vehicle for work purposes with limited personal use.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Opportunity to contribute to campaigns that improve outcomes across the education sector.

Occasional weekend and evening work will be required. Some overnight travel will also be necessary to visit schools located outside Newcastle.

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA

To be successful, you will demonstrate:

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

SALARY

Salary will be commensurate with skills and experience, on a range starting from $96,556 to over $140,000. Applicants from teaching backgrounds will find the salary structure comparable with promotional positions in schools.

The IEU welcomes applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences who share our commitment to improving the working lives of education professionals through collective action and strong workplace organisation.