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Union Organiser

The NTEU Queensland Division is seeking to employ a Branch Organiser to be located at Central Queensland University (CQU). The Branch Office is located in Rockhampton. This is a part-time (at 0.8), permanent position.

The NTEU is a federally registered union with coverage of academic and general staff in higher education. The Queensland Division covers all workers in all Queensland universities and associated student organisations, research institutes and companies.

The NTEU strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander peoples. The NTEU has a longstanding A&TSI employment strategy (under revision) and a successful Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicant would work closely with A&TSI members and other A&TSI NTEU staff and elected officials. More information available on application.

Duties Include:

Branch organising, including recruitment and campaign activities, and maintenance and servicing of Branch delegates' and other activists' networks; and promoting the professional interests of and communication with members, and providing them with training, advice and assistance; and general administration support for the Branch and its Committees.

Essential Selection Criteria:

Relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent; experience in the trade union movement and a commitment to union principles; advocacy, organising, campaigning skills; ability to set priorities when faced with competing demands; current open driver's license; and word processing and database management skills.

Deisirable Selection Criteria:

Knowledge of the higher education industry; electronic communication skills; and experience in layout and production of digital and print media.

Salary:

Salary range is as per NTEU National Staff Agreement Level 4 ($76,409 - $85,491) or Level 5 ($87,001 - $94,063) plus 17% superannuation.

Applications:

Applications must address both the essential and desirable selection criteria of the position, include the names and contact details of two referees and should be addressed to the Queensland Division Secretary, Mr Michael McNally.

Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander people considering applications are encouraged to contact NTEU Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Policy Committee Chair, Dr Sharlene Leroy-Dyer at sleroy-dyer@nteu.org.au.

For a copy of the Position Description please contact Joanne Riley by email at jriley@nteu.org.au.

Further inquiries should be addressed by email to the Secretary, mmcnally@nteu.org.au.

To apply for this job go to: www.nteu.recruitmenthub.com.au & enter ref code: 5697001.

Applications close on Monday, 8 November 2021 - close of business.

NTEU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

This is a targeted position. Priority is given to a suitable candidate who is Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Applicants will need to provide information to corroborate their Aboriginality.