20 May 2009

Finance Sector Union

Are you an experienced Organiser, Lead Organiser or Campaigner?

The Finance Sector Union is the union for Australia's bank, insurance, credit union, super and finance industries. We are seeking to employ a Lead Organiser for our NSW/ACT Branch, based in Sydney.

Reporting to the NSW/ACT Secretary, the successful applicant will lead a small team of organisers and will undertake negotiations with several local companies.

The Lead Organiser will be responsible for:

• Co-ordination of agreed organising activities;

• Coaching and mentoring of Organisers to maximise their effectiveness including briefing and de-briefing on a regular basis;

• Development and implementation of campaigns around collective bargaining and subsequent direct negotiations with employers;

• Contributing to the Branch's overall strategy;

• Regular reporting on organising results.

The successful applicant will have:
• Commitment to the principles of trade unionism;
• People leadership and coaching skills;
• Successful experience as a union organiser, Lead Organiser or other similar campaigning role;
• The ability to handle objections and project a positive, friendly and professional impression of the union;
• High level communication and analytical skills;
• Ability to plan and perform work systematically and effectively;
• Flexibility and willingness to adapt to different situations and needs;
• A track record in union or other negotiations (not necessarily in formal collective bargaining).

The position provides for a salary in the range of $67,629 - $78,043. Other attractive employment conditions are available, including 15% employer contribution to superannuation.

Mr. Geoff Derrick
Secretary (NSW/ACT)
Finance Sector Union of Australia
PO Box A2442
Sydney South NSW 1235
or nswact@fsunion.org.au

5.00pm 05 June 2009

Kerrie Sacco

Director of Operations

Level 1, 321 Pitt Street, Sydney NSW

(02) 9320 0033

nswact@fsunion.org.au

www.fsunion.org.au