30 May 2008

Textile Clothing and Footwear Union of Australia

The Textile Clothing and Footwear Union of Australia, Victorian Branch is seeking an experienced committed organiser to join our high energy, passionate, progressive organising team.

Focus on growth and strength - both building membership numbers and activists

Develop, educate and support workplace delegates and activists

Recruit new members

Assist members and delegates in the handling of workplace issues

Assist members and delegates in the development and negotiation of enterprise agreements

Represent members in negotiations with management over workplace issues

Visit workplaces to check on pay and working conditions and OHS and to identify other industrial relations issues

Develop and implement worker campaigns at a workplace, sector and industry level

Audit company supply chains

Prepare correspondence, reports, campaign and IR case material.

Experience as Union organiser Passion for the union movement Ability to communicate with people from diverse backgrounds Experience with organising and recruiting workers from non-English speaking background Drivers Licence Experience in activists campaigns Ability to both work independently and as part of a team The job demands irregular working hours and flexible approach Community languages a plus

An attractive salary and superannuation package (including the Provision of a vehicle), available on application.

All applications will be treated in strict confidence Send Application by e-mail to:
Michele ONeil c/o info@tcfvic.org.au

COB 13 June 2008

Lita Santana

Administration Officer

359 Exhibition Street, Melbourne 3000

03 9639 2955

03 9639 2944

lsantana@tcfvic.org.au

www.tcfvic.org.au