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| Position: Union Organiser-Membership Services Team |
Date of Advertisement: |
03 November 2008 |
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| Union: |
Health & Community Services Union |
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| Overview: |
This full time position is located in the Membership Services Team (MST). The MST has responsibility for primary telephone contact, answering general and specific member enquiries, providing industrial information to the broader membership, assisting members to resolve individual grievances and industrial issues in the workplace and provide representation at various industrial forums.
The MST works as part of a team with field organisers to identify organising opportunities and contribute to the strategic growth of the Union and its membership.
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| Job Description: |
The duties include:
Providing timely and accurate information, advice and support to union members.
Representing union members in negotiating satisfactory outcomes to resolve individual grievances.
Analyse and research members grievances and industrial matters to identify solution pathways and options.
Case manage member issues as required, including research and writing submissions, file documentation, make appropriate referrals, registrations and correspondence to employers on behalf of members Case advocacy and representation in the Industrial Relations Commission and other forums Identify opportunities to recruit and organise in member workplaces and refer to the Lead Organiser or State Area Organiser as appropriate Participation in campaigns aimed at building strength and capacity in the workplace Relieve Area Organisers as necessary and directed.
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| Experience & Qualifications |
| Essential: |
The successful applicant will have experience in providing advice and advocacy to union members, experience as a workplace representative, or make a strong case based on experience, education or personal qualities. You will be energetic, a good team member, motivated to learn, be well organised, and committed to supporting the rights of working people. The successful applicant will be offered training and support to further develop the skills necessary in the role.
You will need a drivers licence, and may be required to undertake some country travel and out of hours work.The Union offers an attractive package of salary and conditions commensurate with the skills and experience of the successful applicant.
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| Salary: |
The Union offers an attractive salary package, which includes good superannuation and the use of a motor vehicle.
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Additional Information: |
A position description is available by contacting Naomi Burley on (03) 9340 4100
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| Send Application to: |
: All applications must respond to the selection criteria and be submitted by COB Friday 14th Nov 2008 to:
Lloyd Williams, State Secretary, HACSU PO Box 206, Carlton, VIC 3053 or email hacsu@hacsu.asn.au
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| Applications close: |
5pm 14 November 2008 |
| For further information |
| Contact: |
Naomi Burley
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| Title: |
Executive Assistant
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| Address: |
Level 2, 102 Victoria Street
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| Phone: |
(03) 9340 4100
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| Fax: |
(03) 9347 2122
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| Email: |
hacsu@hacsu.asn.au
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| WWW: |
hacsu.com.au
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