CSIRO Staff Association Vacancy

Position:                                Field Organiser

Location:                               CSIRO team, Sydney

Salary:                                  $54,319 - $68,746 (+ 13.25% Superannuation)

Closing date:                         Monday 10th August 2009, COB

For additional information:   Sam Popovski (Secretary CSIRO S.A.) or Paul Girdler (Lead Organiser)

                                    Telephone:     (03) 8620 6348

Send applications to:             Vera Petkovski

                                    Level 10/440 Collins Street, Melbourne Vic 3000

                                    Email:         careers@cpsu.org.au

                                             Telephone:     (03) 8620 6357

                                             Fax:               (03) 8620 6324

The primary function of this role is to develop and implement effective campaigns and strategies to build member’s collective power in the workplace. There is also a strong emphasis on recruiting members and developing member activists and workplace leaders.  The position will report to the team Official and Lead Organiser.

This position is located in the CSIRO team in Sydney. The organiser will work as required by national priorities, with primary responsibility within the Section’s organising team for CSIRO and Anglo Australian Observatory workplaces in NSW. The position will require some travel to workplaces in Northern and Western NSW.  

Please address the selection criteria below, ensuring to provide examples and experiences which highlight your ability to satisfy the criteria.

Selection Criteria

Essential

• Demonstrated commitment to trade unionism and social justice
• Excellent listening, verbal communication and interpersonal skills – ability to establish rapport, explore issues, encourage critical analysis and gain commitment to action
• Ability to assist and advise members with individual issues/grievances
• Ability to lead, motivate, develop and mobilize union members, workplace activists, and volunteers
• Ability to analyse issues/problems and develop strategies to deal with them
• Ability to deal professionally with diverse groups of people, including members, delegates and union officials
• Enthusiasm, energy and creativity to do a challenging job in a difficult environment

Desirable

• Good written communication skills – ability to write leaflets, letters or reports and analyse written documents
• Familiarity/experience with the science industry and related industrial issues
• Current drivers’ license

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Applications close on Monday 10th August 2009, COB.

You must address the criteria to be considered for the position.

Please forward your application to careers@cpsu.org.au