The Shop, Distributive and Allied Employees' Association (SDA) is one of Australia's largest Unions with over 210,000 members nationally. We look after the interests of retail, fast food and warehouse workers.

The SDA in Western Australia are currently seeking to appoint a full time Organiser. The Organiser will be responsible for building membership and providing representation for members.

We need organised, resourceful, and enthusiastic people who believe in furthering the interests of workers. Organisers need to be motivated and capable of performing their role without constant supervision.

About the role

Based in the Northern Perth metropolitan area.

Individually you will:

- recruit new members to the union in the retail and fast food industries;

- help identify new delegates, and liaise with and support existing delegates;

- provide representation for members in disciplinary meetings;

- raise and help solve workplace disputes; and

- negotiate favourable outcomes for members.

Key Selection Criteria





To be considered for this role you must have the following:

- excellent communication skills;

- commitment to Union values and principles;

- excellent time management and organisational skills;

- availability to work a roster with alternating Saturdays and some night work;

- sound written and verbal communication skills; and

- a current driver's licence.

Salary and benefits include:

- a starting salary of $95133 (including super);

- a Sunday Allowance paid fortnightly for working one Sunday in six which equates to an additional 3.1% per annum;

- a fully maintained vehicle which includes generous personal use

Application Process

Please provide us with a covering letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria and your resume.

Applications close 5pm, 16th October, 2026. (Unless a suitable cadidate is found prior)

For more information, please contact Silvana Cebalo at **************@sdawa.asn.au.

📌 Perth Metropolitan Union Organiser
🏢 The Shop, Distributive and Allied Employees' Association of WA
📍 Perth