AddressOur Organisation:
The WESTERN MINE WORKERS ALLIANCE (WMWA) is a Pilbara based Alliance between Australia’s two largest and most influential mining industry unions, the Australian Workers’ Union (AWU) and the Mining and Energy Union (MEU).
The AWU and MEU are two of the oldest and most influential trade Union, representing over 100,000 working Australians. The WMWA is focused on improving the job security, pay and conditions mineworkers across the Pilbara.
The WMWA is currently looking for a Campaigns Organiser to join our team. The position will be Pilbara based, residential being preferred and FIFO options may be considered working predominately in the mining industry.
Responsibilities:
Ideally, we are looking for someone who can:
Express and demonstrate Union values
Structure organising conversations to recruit and move members to action
Recruit new members whilst servicing current members
Create and work to organising plans
Negotiate enterprise agreements
Recognise and develop potential workplace delegates
Visit existing work sites and identifying new worksites
Assist members with grievances and enquires
Participate in workplace campaigns
Work with HSRs and Delegates to ensure all workplaces are safe
Essential Selection Criteria
Possess and practice Trade Union values
Have worked for a Trade Union as an Organiser or have long term experience as a workplace Delegate
You are willing to learn new approaches and have fresh ideas, you have a positive attitude and are a team player.
Experience using Office 365 and CRM Databases
Ability to exercise confidentiality and discretion
High level of attention to detail and the ability to work under minimal supervision
Ability to live remotely
To fit the criteria to hold a Federal Right of Entry Permit, as in you can prove you are a fit and proper person with no criminal conviction.
Full Drivers Licence
Desirable Selection Criteria
You have a proven record of running campaigns and organising members.
You have a reasonable understanding of the mining industry
You are familiar with WHS legislation and the Fair Work Act
Position:
Full-time position
Attractive Salary and other generous conditions
Pilbara accommodation and vehicle supplied
How to Apply
Applicants should provide their CV and a cover letter responding to the selection criteria’s above and send their application addressed CAMPAIGN ORGANISER: THE WESTERN MINE WORKERS ALLIANCE to ***********@nat.awu.net.au
If you are seeking further information regarding the role contact WMWA Coordinator Shane Roulstone at ***************@nat.awu.net.au
