Online to Field Organisers

United Workers; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Motor vehicle allowance

16% superannuation

6 weeks annual leave + 25% leave load

Job summary

UNITED WORKERS' UNION is seeking an Organiser (Online to Field) to connect with workers in Melbourne via digital platforms, phone conversations and face-to-face organising. You will work with members to build workplace power and deliver meaningful outcomes, measured by the strength of workplaces and leadership developed.

You will recruit new members, plan campaigns across industrial, political and community fronts, and mentor delegates while promoting union values of equity and inclusion across

Qualifications

• Experience in union organising, campaigning, community organising or advocacy is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Build strong, trusted relationships with workers across diverse backgrounds.
• Organise and recruit new members into the Union.
• Plan and deliver digital and field-based campaigns that advance the Union's objectives.
• Trial innovative organising methods and engage workers across multiple platforms (face-to-face, phone, and online).
• Identify, mentor, and develop workplace delegates.
• Establish active, sustainable organising structures that grow UWU's influence.
• Design and implement tailored organising plans to increase membership and participation.
• Promote and uphold equity, diversity, and inclusion in all work aspects.

Skills

Organising

Campaigning

Relationship building

Multichannel outreach

Job description

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 passionate, motivated Online to Field Organisers who share our values to join our team. This role is a permanent full-time role based in Melbourne, Victoria.

If you believe workers achieve more when they stand together, enjoy building relationships and thrive in campaigning environments, we'd love to hear from you.

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 an Organiser (Online to Field), you will connect with workers through digital platforms, phone conversations and face-to-face organising, turning online engagement into active workplace participation. You will work alongside members to build workplace power and deliver meaningful outcomes.

Your success will be measured by the strength of the workplaces you help build, the leaders you develop, and the confidence you inspire in workers to stand together.

Your main responsibilities will be to:

• Build strong, trusted relationships with workers across diverse backgrounds.
• Organise and recruit new members into the Union.
• Plan and deliver digital and field-based campaigns that advance the Union's industrial, political and community objecitves.
• Trial innovative organising methods and engage workers across multiple platforms (face-to-face, phone, and online).
• Identify, mentor, and develop workplace delegates.
• Establish active, sustainable organising structures that grow UWU's influence across your delegate network.
• Design and implement tailored organising plans to increase membership and member participation.
• Promote and uphold the Union's values of equity, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of your work.

We are looking for people who are passionate about and committed to improving the lives of the members we represent.

You are someone who:

• Believes deeply in the power of collective action.
• Has strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust quickly with diverse groups of workers.
• Has proven ability to run successful organising conversations across multiple channels (face-to-face, phone, and digital platforms).
• Has high-level communication skills, with the ability to motivate, inspire, and develop others to take action.
• Has strong planning and organizational skills, with a track record of achieving outcomes in fast-paced environments.
• Has an interest in campaigning, organising, and advancing social and industrial justice.
• Shows initiative, resilience and has the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

Experience in union organising, campaigning, community organising or advocacy will be highly regarded.

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.

Highly DESIRABLE

• Proficiency in conversational Mandarin

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.
• Supportive leadership committed to developing people.
• 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 lasting difference, we would love to hear from you.

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