About the role
This is a growth-focused organising position.
Working under the direction of the Union's Leadership and alongside Senior Organisers, you will identify and act on opportunities to grow membership, increase union density and strengthen the Union's presence in workplaces.
You will work flexibly across workplaces, employers, sectors and campaigns where there is an opportunity to organise and grow the Union.
You will spend a significant amount of time engaging directly with workers — visiting workplaces, recruiting new members, developing workplace leaders and turning opportunities into sustainable workplace organisation.
Key responsibilities
Identify, assess and act upon opportunities to grow union membership, including through workplace mapping, workforce analysis, member leads and other organising intelligence.
Undertake targeted recruitment and organising activities in workplaces, employers, sectors or geographic areas identified as growth priorities by the Union's Leadership and Senior Organisers.
Develop and implement workplace organising and growth plans, in collaboration with delegates and other union staff, aimed at increasing membership, union density and sustainable workplace organisation.
Conduct regular and targeted workplace visits and other recruitment activities to engage potential members, recruit new members, develop activists and delegates, and strengthen the Union's presence in workplaces.
Identify, recruit, support and develop workplace activists and delegates who can contribute to membership growth, workplace organisation and collective activity.




Encourage and facilitate members, delegates and activists to participate in union campaigns, organising activities and collective action.
Implement targeted member retention strategies and processes, including proactive engagement with members at risk of leaving the Union, re-engagement and follow-up activities, analysis of membership loss and cancellation trends, and initiatives designed to strengthen member participation, connection and ongoing value.
Provide industrial advice and support to members where required, including assisting with the case management of larger or more complex industrial matters in collaboration with Senior Organisers and other union staff.
Communicate effectively with potential members, members, delegates, activists and union staff, both verbally and in writing, about recruitment activities, organising objectives, campaigns and progress against identified growth priorities.
Maintain accurate and timely member, employer and workplace information in the Union's membership and organising systems, including information relevant to workplace mapping, recruitment, retention and growth planning.
About you
Demonstrated ability to recruit and engage members,



with experience working to measurable targets or objectives.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to confidently engage with individuals, small groups, and large audiences.
Proven ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and prioritise competing demands with limited supervision.
Capacity to work collaboratively and contribute positively to a small, dynamic team workplace.
Proficiency in using digital communication tools, databases, and standard office software to engage with members and manage information.
A demonstrated commitment to union values, including social justice, equity, and collective action.
A current driver's licence and willingness to travel throughout South Australia and the Northern Territory.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Right of Entry permit under the Fair Work Act **** (Cth).
Knowledge of, or experience in, the health and community services sector is desirable, although not essential.
About us
HSU SA/NT is a growing and member-driven union focused on building strong workplace organisation, increasing union membership and delivering meaningful outcomes for members.
We represent workers across the health and community services sectors, including allied health professionals, health professionals, technical and support staff, and community services workers.
The Branch works closely with delegates and workplace leaders to campaign for better wages and conditions, safer workplaces, stronger professional recognition and high-quality health and community services.

📌 Organiser (South Australia)
🏢 Health Services Union SAu002FNT
📍 South Australia