25 May 2010

United Services Union

Applications are sought for the position of ORGANISER. The position is based at our modern regional office in Tudor Street Hamilton (Newcastle). Travel throughout regional NSW is required.

The position requires the ability to attend to the needs of the membership in the Energy Sector but could be called upon to cover other industry sectors covered by the Union, including Local Government and the Clerical and Administration Sector.

USU employees enjoy a nine-day fortnight; however, due to the nature of the position a flexible approach to working hours is an essential requirement. The USU offers attractive conditions of employment.

In order to considered for this role applicants must:

demonstrate commitment to the principles of trade unionism demonstrated ability to analyse and resolve industrial conflict;

extensive knowledge of awards and industrial relations legislation impacting on members;

demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills, be computer literate with intermediate skills in word, excel, and electronic mail systems RTA class C drivers licence.

ability to organise, recruit and plan campaigns demonstrated understanding of and ability to deal with equal employment opportunity, discrimination and harassment issues.

Salary range is from grade 3 level 1 $62,310 pa to grade 3 level 5 $71,175 pa.

A vehicle for undertaking field duties will be provided.

Applications should include: 1. introduction letter, 2. Address selection criteria and 3. a brief resume. Selection Criteria can be obtained from www.usu.org.au, or by telephoning Ms Leonie Bremner on 9265-8203.

Applicants must be available to attend interview Friday 18 June 2010.

Applications should include: 1. introduction letter, 2. Address selection criteria and 3. a brief resume. Selection Criteria can be obtained from www.usu.org.au, or by telephoning Ms Leonie Bremner on 9265-8203.

4pm 08 June 2010

Leonie Bremner

Administration Secretary

Level 7, 321 Pitt Street Sydney

9265 8211

lbremner@usu.org.au

www.usu.org.au