Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation - Industrial Union of Workers Western Australia (ANMF WA), is seeking a Union Organiser to join their team!

This is a rewarding opportunity for a passionate advocate to make a real difference in the lives of nurses and midwives across Western Australia. As Union Organiser, the successful candidate will play a key role in building workplace visibility, growing membership, developing delegate leadership, and driving campaigns that empower members and advocate for meaningful change. This full-time Perth-based role offers the chance to combine strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills with a genuine commitment to the union movement.

About Our Client

For more than 100 years, ANMF WA has been a dedicated voice for nurses and midwives across Western Australia, advocating for their rights and, in turn, for the patients they care for. Known for its supportive and team-oriented culture, ANMF WA is committed to empowering its members and driving positive change across the healthcare sector.

What you'll be doing?

- Driving organising and advocacy campaigns: Develop and implement workplace organising and campaign-related advocacy activities that create meaningful impact for members.
- Growing membership and delegate networks: Identify new membership and growth opportunities, and help establish new delegate structures in nominated workplaces in line with Branch plans.
- Strengthening workplace presence: Build and strengthen the union's presence through structured site visits, helping to grow a strong and connected union culture in the workplace.
- Supporting delegate education and engagement: Assist with delivering and reviewing education, learning, and training plans for Workplace Delegates, with a focus on motivating and engaging members in campaign and membership growth activities.
- Providing frontline support: Offer limited industrial and professional advice to members directly in the workplace,



helping them feel supported and informed.

Who are they looking for?

- Organising experience or relevant background: Proven experience, or training, as an organiser, or comparable experience gained in other roles within the union movement, is highly valued.
- Industrial relations knowledge: A good general understanding of the industrial relations system will help in navigating workplace advocacy effectively.
- Strong communication skills: High-level written and verbal communication skills are important, along with the ability to lead, influence, and engage others on a diverse range of issues.
- Negotiation skills: Strong negotiation skills will support successful outcomes for members and the union alike.
- Collaborative team spirit: A demonstrated ability to work well within a team and take a collaborative approach to achieving shared goals is important.
- Self-motivation and initiative: The ability to work independently, set priorities, and proactively address issues to achieve positive outcomes will be valued.
- Commitment to unionism: A genuine and demonstrated commitment to the principles of unionism is essential to thriving in this role.
- Driver's licence: A current and valid driver's licence is required to travel to workplaces across the region.

Why you should consider this opportunity?

We offer an attractive remuneration package and other benefits, such as:

- A competitive remuneration package reflecting the importance of this role
- A supportive and collaborative workplace culture
- A generous 16% superannuation contribution
- 15 days of personal leave per year
- A car allowance to support travel across the role

How to apply

Ready to join this role? Click Apply now to submit your resume and share your availability and expected salary with us!

All backgrounds and experiences are welcome - if this role resonates with your passion for advocacy and workplace rights, we encourage you to apply.

All information received will be kept strictly confidential and will be used only for employment-related purposes.

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