Union Organiser: Build Power for Creative Workers

Unions NSW Job Board; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks annual leave

13% superannuation

Salary sacrificing available

Job summary

MEAA is recruiting an experienced union organiser to join a team dedicated to securing good jobs and equality at work in the media and creative industries. This role focuses on developing leaders, building power through campaigns, and advancing economic justice for members across geographic regions.

Based in MEAA’s Redfern office with opportunities to engage a diverse membership including performers, journalists, musicians and entertainment crew.

Qualifications

• Well-developed organising skills enabling recruitment and member development.
• Experience with union development and adult learning principles.
• Experience with negotiation, workplace leadership and advocacy.
• Familiarity with digital organising practices and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Organising and recruiting workers according to Union plans and as directed.
• Building and maintaining union leadership structures across workplaces and regions.
• Assisting member and leadership development plans and activities.
• Assisting campaigns and related negotiations for members and delegates.
• Addressing workplace problems and grievances with guidance from specialists.

Skills

Organising & recruiting

Leadership development

Negotiation

Digital organising

Team collaboration

Trade union principles

Job description

MEAA is recruiting an experienced union organiser to join a team dedicated to securing good jobs and equality at work in the media and creative industries. This role focuses on developing leaders, building power through campaigns, and advancing economic justice for members across geographic regions.

Based in MEAA’s Redfern office with opportunities to engage a diverse membership including performers, journalists, musicians and entertainment crew.