Organiser, Public Health Organising

Permanent Full-Time OR 12 Month Temporary Full-Time, Based in Waterloo

Base salary starting from $137,055.34 per annum + super

Benefits:

- 5 weeks annual leave + paid annual office closure + 12 RDO’s per year
- Onsite parking and hybrid working
- Fitness Passport - discounted access to gyms and pools for you and your family
- Voluntary super contributions matched up to a certain %
- Salary packaging

About us:

The Current South Wales Nurses and Midwives’ Association (NSWNMA) in association with the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation New South Wales Branch (ANMF NSW Branch) seeks Organisers to join our Public Health Organising team.

You will be working for a highly respected association and one of the strongest and largest unions nationally. We have a successful track record of being a strong advocate for our members which is evident by our year-on-year membership growth.

About you:

The successful candidate will bring a strong team orientation and learner mindset, have a passion for wanting to help support Nurses and Midwives to have better employment conditions. Our environment is fast paced and requires flexibility and strong time and project management. This is a member facing role focused on growing our membership base in allocated areas which requires regular travel across the State, so we are seeking people who have a passion for the Union movement and someone who is keen to learn and develop the skills of being a successful Organiser through support from the broader team. You must hold a full and current NSW Drivers licence and be flexible with travel requirements.

In this role, you will:

- Build union power through systematic organisation.
- Recruit members utilising recruitment strategies and face-to-face conversations.
- Identify and develop activists.




- Develop and implement formal organising plans to form new workplace branches and retain existing branches.
- Participate in workplace campaigns.
- Contribute to the NSWNMA’s goals to achieve collective outcomes.

To be considered for this role you require:

Essential experience

- Recognised qualifications in the field of nursing or midwifery.
- Two years financial membership of the NSWNMA (current).
- Commitment to acquiring and developing the skills of organising.
- Demonstrated commitment to the nursing and midwifery professions.
- Demonstrated capacity to listen and use active listening techniques.
- Demonstrated ability to use a computer and smartphone or similar device.
- Previous experience with Microsoft Office and a demonstrated ability to write formal letters, reports and other forms of documentation.

Desirable

- Experience in working in a range of workplaces will be advantageous.
- Experience of working for a union.
- Experience in community organising or active participation in local groups/networks.
- Demonstrated ability to problem solve.
- Ability to speak, read and write in a second language.

How to apply for this position:

To apply for the position:

Click “Apply” if you are not already on our Careers page.

If you are on the Careers page, click “Apply Now.”

Internal employees: Please ensure you register your application using your internal email address.

Your application should include:

- A brief response to the selection criteria outlined in the position description.
- A summary of your interest in the role and relevant experience.

To access the position description:

On our Careers page, within the specific vacancy listing, click “Document” located above the “Apply” button under the vacancy name.

Questions? Email our Employee Engagement team at [email protected].

NSWNMA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and fosters a diverse workplace, we welcome diverse applications and encourage Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander Peoples to apply.

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