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United Workers Union in Perth is seeking a highly motivated Organiser for a permanent full‑time, onsite position. The role focuses on building active organising structures, driving membership growth, developing delegates and member leadership, and advancing the union’s equity and social justice agenda while upholding our values. The successful candidate will have strong communication and relationship‑building skills, the ability to motivate and educate members, and proven planning to achieve outcomes. You’ll need a valid driver’s licence, Right of Entry Permits, and COVID 19 vaccination status or a medical exemption. Remuneration includes salary commensurate with experience, vehicle or allowance, 16% super, 6 weeks leave plus 25% leave loading. Apply with a resume and cover letter addressing the criteria on People, Culture and Change by Apply Now; closing 5pm AEST Sunday 15 February 2026. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people from diverse backgrounds are encouraged.

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ORGANISER
UNITED WORKERS’ UNION
The United Workers Union is seeking to employ a highly motivated Organiser in our Perth Offices.
This role is offered as a permanent full-time position.
ABOUT UNITED WORKERS’ UNION
United Workers’ Union is a powerful member-led union whose sole purpose is to serve the collective interests of members in workplaces and communities by winning significant and long-lasting gains.
The Union is driving change by growing union membership, developing leadership amongst our members, encouraging active member participation in the union, building and enforcing standards in our sectors, and campaigning both politically and in the community.
As a union with a proudly diverse membership, we are committed to equity and inclusion; and continuing to build a union that is truly representative of the workers we cover. We strive to ensure that every member’s voice can be heard and create opportunities for participation from members with diverse backgrounds in all activities/functions of the Union. We encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ people and women.
The United Workers Union is proudly affiliated with the Australian Labor Party.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Build active and sustainable organising structures that contribute to achieving the Objects of the Union.
• Create and work to organising plans ensuring membership growth; member leadership and action; and winning industry power.
• Assess and support the development of delegates and members
• Ensure that the Union’s values of equity, diversity and inclusion are upheld and promoted.
KEY SELECTION CRITERIA
An Organiser demonstrates:
• A passion and drive to improve workers’ lives and achieving the goals of the Union.
• Good communication, messaging and rapport building skills;
• An ability to develop members, including motivating and educating others;
• An ability to participate in the unions political and social justice agenda;
• An ability to plan and organise work and achieve outcomes.
To perform this job, you will also be required to have or obtain and maintain:
• A valid driver’s licence; and
• Right of Entry Permits; and
• Immunisation against COVID-19 or have a medical exemption
REMUNERATION
An attractive remuneration package will be offered to the successful applicant, which will include:
• Salary commensurate with demonstrated skills and experience;
• A motor vehicle or motor vehicle allowance;
• 16% superannuation
• 6 weeks annual leave plus 25% leave loading
HOW TO APPLY
Please submit your resume, together with a cover letter addressing the selection criteria on People, Culture and Change by clicking ‘Apply Now’ below.

CLOSING DATE
Completed applications must be received by 5pm (AEST) Sunday 15 February 2026
For further information about the role, please email [email protected]