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26 May 2010

Looking for an exciting job - and you really believe in the Aussie Fair Go , then the Australian Workers' Union is the place for you.

The Australian Workers’ Union is the oldest and largest blue collar union in the country representing members in some of the most diverse industries and occupations around Australia.

 And now we’re the fastest growing union in the country with a high public profile.

 Many of our members live and work in regional and rural Australia in the resource industries, the mines, the smelters, the steel mills and the agricultural sector. We started in rural and regional Australia and we see our future growth in these same areas.

 Now we are looking for a motivated candidate to assist in our campaigns across Tasmania for our union’s members.

 Position Description:

The position will involve working with our Organisers in developing and rolling out new site campaigns. The position will also include campaigning to maintain and improve conditions in existing sites with a focus on recruitment at all levels.

Position expectations:

            •          To develop or assist in developing organising campaigns.

            •          Support organisers to map and analyse sites

            •          Assist in developing campaign materials

            •           Plan and track growth campaigns

            •          Work with regional based organisers

Desirable attributes:

            •          Experience within a union

            •          Understanding of planning within a team environment.

            •          Certificate IV in Unionism and Industrial Relations (Organising Works)

Essential criteria:

            •          Proven ability to work in a team atmosphere.

            •          IT skills in MSOffice applications.

            •          Current drivers licence.

            •          Excellent organisational skills.

Position: Full Time

Location: The Position will be based in Launceston, Tasmania

Additional Information: If you would like to discuss this position informally and confidentially then please contact Daniel Walton on 0413 232 018. Relocation arrangements are also available.

Salary: TBN

Applications: All Applications should be sent to admin@awutas.org.au or mailed to PO Box 129 North Hobart 7002

 Applications Close: COB Friday 18^th June 2010