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| Position: INDUSTRIAL ORGANISER MDT (Full Time Ongoing) |
Date of
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07 July 2010 |
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| Union: |
CPSU/SPSF GROUP VICTORIAN BRANCH |
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| Overview: |
The CPSU, The Community and Public Sector Union, is a product of the amalgamation of the State Public Services Federation, the largest union covering state government employees in Australia, and the Public Sector Union, the former union for federal government employees. The Unions goal is to create, protect and improve conditions of Victorian Public Sector employees, through continuous progress and with all staff committed to the trade union movement.
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| Job Description: |
The CPSU Organisers primary role is to build the power of CPSU members in their workplaces by growing our membership, organising and supporting delegate and activist structures and increasing membership participation in union campaigns. The Membership Development Team carries out this role in a planned way running campaigns on members issues. The team supports, advised and educates delegates and members to take responsibility for winning their issues and their campaigns.
Map agencies, sites or regions identifying membership density, level of organisation, contacts/activists/delegates, and employee issues. Identify organising opportunities, growth potential and key contacts. Contribute to campaigns or team or individual organising with activities such as planning, workplace visits programs, bulletin writing, phone campaigning, surveys, leafleting, running meetings, presenting learning modules, one-on one education, maintaining files and organising records. Build relationships with CPSU delegates and key activists and contact them regularly. Support delegates and activists in representing individual members regarding their grievances at work.
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| Experience & Qualifications |
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Provide advice on employment conditions, employment rights and CPSU services to Delegates and to members when visiting workplaces. Recruit new members to CPSU using a range of strategies such as walkthroughs, bulletins, leafleting and inductions. Apply communication skills such as active listening and respecting different employee opinions. Develop organising approaches so that members and delegates are recruiting and building the union themselves. Keep our membership database MUST up to date with current delegates, contacts and Branch Sections.
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| Desired: |
Ability to think and communicate clearly both verbally and in writing. Strong Commitment to Unionism. Research and computer skills are essential.
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| Salary: |
$51,817 to $72,784. Salary is determined on level of skills and experience.
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Additional
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The job is located at Level 2/6 Palmer Parade, Cremorne/Richmond Vic 3121.
This description is indicative of the range of job requirements. The job comprises of other duties as required.
A current Victorian Drivers Licence is essential. Travel to Regional Victoria will be required.
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| Send Application to: |
State Secretary, Karen Batt, P.O Box 4355, Richmond East Vic 3121
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| Applications close: |
5pm 16 July 2010 |
| For further information |
| Contact: |
Robert Laird
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| Title: |
Team Leader and Industrial Organiser
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| Address: |
PO Box 4355, Richmond East Vic 3121
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| Phone: |
03 9639 1822
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| Fax: |
03 9662 4591
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| Email: |
rlaird@cpsuvic.org
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| WWW: |
www.cpsuvic.org
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