| Position: Organiser (3) |
Date of
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03 August 2009 |
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| Union: |
Australian Workers' Union (Vic Branch) |
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| Overview: |
The Australian Workers' Union is Australia's oldest trade union representing more than 25,000 members in Victoria and 125,000 nationally.
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| Job Description: |
The Victorian Branch is seeking three self-motivated and enthusiastic staff members to work in varied workplace environments.
Two Growth Organisers will be based in metropolitan Melbourne.
One Regional Organiser must reside in, or be willing to relocate to, the Shepparton area.
Responsibilities include:
- Assisting members with grievances and inquiries;
- Negotiating with employers to improve wages and conditions and preparing enterprise agreements;
- Representing members and the Union in tribunals, courts and Fair Work Australia; and
- Working with OHS delegates to ensure workplaces are safe.
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| Experience & Qualifications |
| Essential: |
Computer literacy, a current drivers' licence and a commitment to union values and principles are essential.
Tertiary qualifications in employment law, human resources or industrial relations are an advantage, as is a strong employment background in industrial relations, unions or recruitment.
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| Salary: |
A competitive remuneration package will be negotiated.
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Additional
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Detailed Position Descriptions and the Key Selection Criteria are available at our website www.awu.net.au/vic
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| Send Application to: |
Applications including a cover letter and resume must address the key selection criteria and be submitted by post or email to:
Cesar Melhem
State Secretary
AWU - Victorian Branch
685 Spencer Street
West Melbourne VIC 3003
cesar.melhem@awu.net.au
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| Applications close: |
COB 21 August 2009 |
| For further information |
| Contact: |
Rebecca Eagles
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| Phone: |
03 8327 0888
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| Email: |
rebecca.eagles@awu.net.au
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| WWW: |
www.awu.net.au/vic
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