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| Position: Organisers |
Date of
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24 March 2010 |
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| Union: |
Community & Public Sector Union - Melbourne, VIC |
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| Overview: |
- Do you want to make a genuine difference in peoples working lives?
- Are you determined and enthusiastic?
- Do you have the ability to motivate and inspire others?
- Do you have strong communication skills and a great capacity to listen?
- Do you want to be part of a team of dynamic people where you can genuinely contribute ideas?
- Are you seeking permanent part time work?
- You may have a background in the Public Service but its not essential.
If you identify with the attributes above, the CPSU can now offer you an exciting opportunity in Canberra, working in either a National Organising team or in a new regionally focussed growth campaign team. You will contribute to building CPSU density in the Australian Public Service (APS) by creating and using opportunities to deliver membership growth in the ACT, where 35% of the APS workforce is located.
The Community and Public Sector Union (CPSU) is one of the most active and innovative trade unions in Australia today. We are a 60,000 strong federal union with members in every state and territory from Commonwealth government departments, statutory authorities, business enterprises and the ACT and NT governments.
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| Job Description: |
The primary function of this role is to develop and implement effective campaigns and strategies to build members collective power in the workplace. There is also a strong emphasis on recruiting members and developing member activists and workplace leaders. The position will report to the team Official and Lead Organiser and will be focused on meeting key union objectives of:
- Winning improvements in members pay, conditions and working environment through delivering the unions core claim in bargaining and our agenda for change in our industry
- Delivering a stronger voice for members by ensuring union membership grows and by building member participation in union activity
- Giving members ownership of their union by building effective workplace delegate structures and increasing the number, skill and engagement of activists and workplace leaders in CPSU activity.
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| Experience & Qualifications |
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Selection Criteria
Essential:
1.A commitment to union values and principles, helping others and making a contribution to society
2.High level verbal communication and interpersonal skills
3.Ability to lead and organize, build relationships, motivate and develop individuals or groups
4.Demonstrated analytical thinking and problem solving skills
5.Ability to plan and organize work and achieve outcomes
6.Ability to work semi-autonomously, demonstrate initiative, drive and resilience in a changing environment
7.Well developed written communication skills
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| Desired: |
Selection Criteria
1.Current drivers license
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| Salary: |
$57,472 - $72,403 (including Organiser Expense Allowance paid as salary) + 14% super
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Please submit your application by COB Friday 2nd April, 2010. You must complete the on-line application form & selection criteria to be considered for this position.
Please visit our website www.cpsu.org.au/aboutus/topics/2318.html
The CPSU is an EEO employer and women are therefore encouraged to apply. Part time employment arrangements may be available for suitable applicants for this position.
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| Send Application to: |
Human Resources - Vera Petkovski
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| Applications close: |
COB 02 April 2010 |
| For further information |
| Contact: |
Vera Petkovski
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| Title: |
Human Resources
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| Address: |
10/440 Collins Street, Melbourne, VIC, 3000
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| Phone: |
03 8620 6357
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| Email: |
careers@cpsu.org.au
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| WWW: |
www.cpsu.org.au/aboutus/topics/2318.html
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