| Position: Northern Queensland Organiser |
Date of
Advertisement: |
07 October 2008 |
 |
| Union: |
The Maritime Union of Australia |
|
| Overview: |
An opportunity is available for a self-starter who is interested in providing organising assistance and support, particularly in identified areas of growth, to National and Branch Officials of one of Australias most effective, respected and influential trade unions, The Maritime Union of Australia.
Based in Townsville and working throughout the Northern Queensland region, you will develop and sustain the structures of the union as well as building and sustaining membership in the workplace.
|
|
| Job Description: |
Reporting to the Queensland Branch Secretary and working closely with the National Lead Organiser, the role is interesting and varied with responsibilities including, but not limited to :
-- Building and providing ongoing support to delegate structures in the workplace
-- Developing activities to engage with members
-- Developing and coordinating union campaigns
-- Identifying and acting upon opportunities for growth in membership
-- Developing and working to a work plan, and reporting regularly on progress.
|
| Experience & Qualifications |
| Essential: |
To be considered for this role, it is essential that you will have :
-- Excellent written and verbal communications skills
-- Strong listening and investigative skills
-- A proactive and organised approach demonstrating a sound work ethic and ability to prioritise and plan
-- A Maritime Security Identification Card (MSIC) (or be able to successfully apply for a MSIC) and qualify for right of entry at the work sites
-- Current Drivers License
|
|
| Desired: |
In addition, it is preferable that you possess, or be willing to undertake appropriate training to develop the relevant skills to fulfill the requirements of the role :
-- Organiser skills, preferably having completed Certificate IV in Unionism
-- Well-developed analytical & research skills
-- High level of computer literacy [Advanced level MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel & Outlook) / Intermediate level database].
|
|
| Salary: |
A competitive remuneration package, including car, will be offered to the successful candidate commensurate with experience.
|
|
Additional
Information: |
The Maritime Union of Australia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The applicant must be a permanent resident and able to work in Australia.
|
|
| Send Application to: |
Applications should be forwarded to :recruit@mua.org.au or The Recruitment Officer National Office The Maritime Union of Australia Level 2, 365 375 Sussex Street Sydney NSW 2000
|
|
| Applications close: |
cob 04 November 2008 |
| For further information |
| Phone: |
02 9267 9134
|
| Email: |
recruit@mua.org.au
|
| WWW: |
mua.org.au
|
