Political Organiser SA

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United Workers’ Union in Adelaide is seeking a full-time Political Organiser to join the national political team, focusing on organising structures, member leadership and campaigning nationwide. The role values union or campaigning experience and requires flexibility for some weekend and night work and travel. You will grow membership, develop delegates, support lobbying and participate in electoral campaigns while upholding equity, diversity and inclusion. To apply, submit a resume and a cover letter addressing the selection criteria to Catherine Coghlan via Dayforce, with clear examples of planning and outcomes. Essentials include a valid driver’s licence, Right of Entry Permits, and COVID‑19 immunisation or exemption. Closing 8 February 2025 at 4pm AEST.

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POLITICAL ORGANISER
UNITED WORKERS’ UNION
The United Workers Union is seeking a highly motivated Political Organiser in Adelaide, South Australia.

The position is part of the national political team that is responsible for coordinating political programs across the country.
Candidates with experience in union or related organising and campaigning will be highly regarded.
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.
• Assist with the organisation of lobbying at all levels of Government.
• Engage in electoral campaigning for United Workers Union target seats across the Country
• Implement other strategies and campaigns as developed by the Executive Director and National Coordinators of the Political portfolio
• 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.
• A capacity to organise across political portfolios within the Australian Labor Party.
• 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.
• Experience as political organiser preferred but not essential.
• Experience in election campaigning preferred but not essential.
• Ability to work flexible arrangements. This includes some weekend and night work, and occasional intra and interstate travel.
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 allowance or motor vehicle;
• 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 to Catherine Coghlan, Deputy Director (People, Culture and Change) via the Dayforce Careers Page.

CLOSING DATE

Completed applications must be received by 4pm (AEST) Sunday 8 February 2025.
For further information about the role, please email [email protected]