Political Organiser SA

POLITICAL ORGANISERUNITED WORKERS UNIONThe United Workers Union is seeking a highly motivated Political Organiser in Adelaide South position is part of the national political team that is responsible for coordinating political programs across the with experience in union or related organising and campaigning will be highly UNITED WORKERS UNIONUnited Workers Union is a powerful member-led union whose sole purpose is to serve the collective interests of members in workplaces and communities by winning significant and long-lasting Union is driving change by growing union membership developing leadership amongst our members encouraging active member participation in the union building and enforcing standards in our sectors and campaigning both politically and in the a union with a proudly diverse membership we are committed to equity and inclusion; and continuing to build a union that is truly representative of the workers we cover. We strive to ensure that every members voice can be heard and create opportunities for participation from members with diverse backgrounds in all activities/functions of the Union. We encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds LGBTQIA people and United Workers Union is proudly affiliated with the Australian Labor RESPONSIBILITIESBuild active and sustainable organising structures that contribute to achieving the Objects of the and work to organising plans ensuring membership growth; member leadership and action; and winning industry and support the development of delegates and membersEnsure that the Unions values of equity diversity and inclusion are upheld and with the organisation of lobbying at all levels of in electoral campaigning for United Workers Union target seats across the CountryImplement other strategies and campaigns as developed by the Executive Director and National Coordinators of the Political portfolioEnsure that the Unions values of equity diversity and inclusion are upheld and SELECTION CRITERIAAn Organiser demonstrates:A passion and drive to improve workers lives and achieving the goals of the Union.A capacity to organise across political portfolios within the Australian Labor communication messaging and rapport building ability to develop members including motivating and educating ability to participate in the unions political and social justice ability to plan and organise work and achieve as political organiser preferred but not in election campaigning preferred but not to work flexible arrangements. This includes some weekend and night work and occasional intra and interstate perform this job you will also be required to have or obtain and maintain:A valid drivers licence; andRight of Entry Permits; andImmunisation against COVID-19 or have a medical exemptionREMUNERATIONAn attractive remuneration package will be offered to the successful applicant which will include:Salary commensurate with demonstrated skills and experience;A motor vehicle allowance or motor vehicle;16% superannuation6 weeks annual leave plus 25% leave loadingHOW TO APPLYPlease submit your resume together with a cover letter addressing the selection criteria to Catherine Coghlan Deputy Director (People Culture and Change) via the Dayforce Careers DATECompleted applications must be received by 4pm (AEST) Sunday 8 February further information about the role please email