Job description
Lead campaigns that deliver real wins for SA's public sector workers
High-impact ongoing career opportunity
Play a defining role in a union's transformation
The Public Service Association of South Australia (PSA), together with the Community and Public Sector Union (CPSU), is the principal union with coverage of over 50,000 South Australian public sector employees.
The PSA is entering a recent phase of leadership with a clear objective: to re-establish itself as one of the most effective, visible and powerful unions in South Australia - winning for members, shaping public debate and the future of the public sector.
About the role:
Every day, public sector workers deliver essential services that shape our communities.
Your role is to make sure they're heard, supported, and organised.
This role is all about people – developing and mentoring Worksite Representatives, fostering activism and empowering members to become confident workplace leaders.
You'll be on the ground—building membership, strengthening worksites, supporting to turn workplace issues into collective action and leading campaigns that create tangible change.
If you're motivated by purpose, people, and progress—this is where you belong.
About you:
Experienced, motivated and high performing Union Organiser
For Senior Organisers: Provide training, mentorship and support to both WSR's, HSR's and less experienced Organisers
Ability to develop and implement strategic plans to grow union membership and engage workers in active campaigns (as we are campaigning for the next Salaried EA)




Passionate with the capacity to grow the Union membership and build effective workplace structures.
Ability to identify collective issues and develop industrial strategies in response.
Inspired with the ability to inspire and build workplace activism and leadership.
Ability to work with members and Worksite Representatives to resolve workplace issues collectively.
Able to implement innovative and effective member attraction and retention strategies
Ability to articulate and represent the organisation's vision.
An understanding of SA industrial relations legislation and how to apply it to the benefit of members.
A great communicator with exceptional stakeholder relationship management skills.
Current SA drivers licence
Culture and benefits of working at the PSA:
Wellbeing support: paid wellbeing days and subsidised gym memberships
Ongoing professional development and growth opportunities
Access to membership benefits including discounts, and Journey Accident insurance
Inclusive employer, embracing diversity and union values
Conditions aligned with SA Public Sector
High performing, energetic team, committed to social justice and supporting our members in the public sector
next steps
To submit your application, please click 'Apply Now'by5:00pm ACSTon the closing date.
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📌 Organiser / Senior Organiser (Adelaide)
🏢 Public Service Association of
📍 Adelaide