19 September 2011

Maritime Union of Australia

12 month contract.

An opportunity is available for a self-starting Organiser in South Australia, working with one of Australia's most effective, respected and influential trade unions, the Maritime Union of Australia.

Based in Adelaide, but working across all South Australian ports, the role has responsibility for developing and sustaining the structures of the union, as well as building and sustaining membership in the workplace.

Reporting to the South Australian Branch Secretary and working closely with the National Lead Organiser and National Campaigns & Projects Coordinator, the role is interesting and varied with responsibilities including, but not limited to:

-- developing organising plans

-- identifying and developing union and delegate structures in the workplace

-- encouraging, maintaining and developing union activities to activate members

-- participating in developing and coordinating union campaigns

-- maximising financiality of the membership

-- identifying areas of growth to maximise membership density

-- positively contribute to relationships across the union movement within the region.

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

-- organiser skills certification or proven organising / active union experience

-- 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

-- ability to build rapport with the current membership

-- a sound work ethic and self-motivated

-- a current Driver's License.

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

-- preparedness to undertake additional training, including organising

-- well-developed analytical and research skills

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

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

The position is offered as a 12-month contract.

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

The Recruitment Officer
recruit@mua.org.au

4pm 07 October 2011

Trisha Hurley

The Recruitment Officer

0419 528 413

recruit@mua.org.au

mua.org.au