30 November 2009

Australian Workers Union

Australia's oldest, largest and most diverse blue collar trade union is seeking applications for a position in the Union's South Australian Branch.

The AWU represents members in some of the most diverse industries and occupations around Australia. Many of them live and work in regional and rural Australia in the resource industries, the mines, the smelters, the steel mills, manufacturing plants, public services and the agricultural sector.

Today the AWU represents over 135,000 working men and women and is one of Australia's fastest growing unions with a strong focus on organising and growing the power of working people.

The Branch Organiser will be responsible for the co-ordination of a designated regional port folio, the negotiation of Enterprise Agreements and will be responsible for servicing our regional membership.

• Ability to liaise with internal/external union representatives across a broad range of industries;

• Proven ability to work in a team atmosphere;

• Proven commitment to the aims and beliefs of the Australian union movement;

• Current drivers license;

• Excellent organisational skills;

• IT Skills;

• Understanding of Australia's industrial relations systems and laws;

• Ability to travel within Australia.

• Organising experience;

• Understanding of strategic planning within a team environment

A comprehensive package will be provided to the successful candidate including a fully maintained vehicle.

The successful applicant will be based at Whyalla as a resident organiser.

All applications should be sent to lware@awusa.asn.au or mailed to:

Wayne Hanson

The Australian Workers' Union

South Australian Branch

GPO Box 2577

ADELAIDE SA 5001

18 December 2009

Wayne Hanson

Branch Secretary, Sth Australia AWU

lware@awusa.asn.au

http://sa.awu.net.au/789306_5.html?H|22|789306|3647949