Overview

The SDA Union in the Northern Territory is seeking committed individuals to apply for the role of Union Organiser in the Darwin Area.

Union Organisers are passionate about delivering for working people and being part of an organisation committed to improving the working lives of our members.

Union Organisers should have good verbal communication skills, strong organisational skills, present well and manage successful relationship.

SDA Organisers actively engage members, workers and management for the purpose of ensuring a just and equitable working environment.

This position is for a full time Organiser working within the Darwin Area. Occasional travel to Adelaide may also be required.

Organiser’s role

The role of organisers is to help workers in their workplace through member recruitment, delegate development, member engagement and workplace-wide campaigning and issue resolution.

Organisers work to:

- Increase union density in allocated areas, by recruiting new members and retaining existing ones.

- Increase the number of active members and Delegates.

- Resolve members issues at work.

- Ensure participation of members in SDA campaigns.

- Build engagement in workplaces around enterprise bargaining.

Responsibilities

SDA Union Organisers are responsible for organising a geographical region. The overwhelming majority of work time is spent at these sites. The job involves travel so good driving skills are essential. Union organisers need to be able to operate without direct supervision.

Organisers are responsible for:

- Planning and mapping workplaces

- Organising around relevant issues





- Developing member leadership in the workplace

- Actively recruiting new members and encouraging recruitment by delegates

- Developing a network of Delegates who will engage in the work the union to improve the working lives of SDA members.

- Resolving workplace issues.

Requirements

SDA Organisers will be required to work alone and are expected to be available to travel throughout the Northern Territory and further interstate when required.

Late-night and weekend work is expected.

Qualities/skills required

- Ability to work effectively in a team and, importantly, the self-motivation needed to work on their own.

- Ability to motivate people; the ability to empower others.

- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to relate to a wide range of different people and cultures.

- Strong verbal communication skills, including one-to-one conversations, telephone communication and meeting skills.

- Good written communication skills.

- Must be able to effectively multi-task, manage competing priorities and have exceptional organisational skills in a fast-paced environment.

- A determined desire to organise workers to improve their lives.

- A demonstrated commitment to Trade Union values.

- A driver’s licence

- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Right of Entry Permit.

Remuneration

This is a full-time salaried position. The starting salary is in excess of $75k p/a, plus weeknight and weekend penalty rates. In addition, a fully maintained car is provided, a work phone or allowance, an additional 2.75% to superannuation and 5 weeks of annual leave with the ability to purchase more.

📌 Union Organiser (Darwin)
🏢 SDA
📍 Darwin