27 April 2011

Trade Union

An exceptional opportunity is available for a self-starter who is interested in taking a lead role organizing and industrial campaigns and projects, particularly in areas identified as potential growth opportunities, to National and Branch Officials of one of Australias most effective, respected and influential trade unions.

Based in Sydney and working throughout Australia, you will develop and support the structures of the union as well as building and sustaining membership in the workplace.

Reporting to the Assistant National Secretary and working closely with the National Lead Organiser, the role is interesting and varied with responsibilities including, but not limited to :

**Developing, monitoring, measuring and coordinating progress of organizing and industrial campaigns and projects

**Liaising with Branches to ensure campaigns and projects are resourced and coordinated

**Supporting the continual development of industry campaign strategies across the trade union movement

**Supporting the identification and development of union activists

**Identifying areas of potential growth through statistical analysis

**Developing and implementing communication strategies that support organizing activities

To be considered for this role, it is essential that you will have :

Excellent written and verbal communications skills

Strong listening and investigative skills

A proactive and organised approach demonstrating a sound work ethic and ability to prioritise and plan

Willingness to work as a member of a team

Well-developed analytical and research skills

Current Drivers License.

In addition, it is preferable that you possess, or be willing to undertake appropriate training to develop the relevant skills to fulfill the requirements of the role :

-Organiser skills, preferably having completed Certificate IV in Unionism

-High level of computer literacy - advanced level MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel & Outlook), intermediate level database.

A competitive remuneration package will be offered to the successful candidate commensurate with experience.

Applicants must be permanent residents and able to work in Australia.

Trisha Hurley

4.00pm 18 May 2011

Trisha Hurley

Recruitment Manager

0419 528 413

recruitment@1sentient.com