14 March 2008

Community & Public Sector Union - Darwin, NT

The Community and Public Sector Union (CPSU) is one of Australias largest and most innovative trade unions.

The CPSU is looking for a creative, enthusiastic and self-motivated Organiser to be based in our Darwin Office.

Working as part of a vibrant team, you will have a key role in developing and implementing effective campaigns and strategies to build members collective power in the workplace. There will be a strong emphasis on recruiting members and developing member activists and workplace leaders.

Highly developed organising, campaigning and communication skills will be well regarded.

If you are keen to contribute to the union movements goals and enjoy working in a challenging industrial climate, then consider applying, because the time is right for you to make a difference.

The primary function of this role is to develop and implement effective campaigns and strategies to build members collective power in the workplace. There is also a strong emphasis on recruiting members and developing member activists and workplace leaders. The position will report to the team Official and Lead Organiser and will be focused on meeting the four key union objectives of:

XDelivering the unions core claim in bargaining XDelivering the unions growth target XBuilding member participation in the collective activity XIncreasing the number, skill and engagement of activists and workplace leaders in CPSU activity

XDemonstrated commitment to trade unionism and social justice XExcellent listening, verbal communication and interpersonal skills V ability to establish rapport, explore issues, encourage critical analysis and gain commitment to action XAbility to lead, motivate, develop and mobilize union members, workplace activists, and volunteers XAbility to analyse issues/problems and develop strategies to deal with them XAbility to deal professionally with diverse groups of people, including members, delegates and union officials XEnthusiasm, energy and creativity to do a challenging job in a difficult environment.

XGood written communication skills V ability to write leaflets, letters or reports and analyse written documents XCurrent drivers license.

$51,856 - $65,629 (+ 13% Superannuation)

: Written applications MUST address the selection criteria above (Essential & Desired experience & qualifications) in question/abswer format and should arrive no later than Tuesday 25th March 2008 by 12:00pm and be marked private and confidential and addressed to:

Vera Petkovski

Level 10, 440 Collins St, Melbourne, VIC, 3000

E-mail: careers@cpsu.org.au

Phone:(03) 8620 6357

Fax: (03) 8620 6324

The CPSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and women are encouraged to apply.

12noon 14 March 2008

Vera Petkovski

Human Resources

10/440 Collins Street, Melbourne, VIC, 3000`

03 8620 6357

03 8620 6324

careers@cpsu.org.au

www.cpsu.org.au