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Join to apply for the Organiser, Political/Campaign role at Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU)3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Organiser, Political/Campaign role at Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU)Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.Position Title: Organiser, Political/CampaignPosition Location: Canberra, Sydney, Brisbane or MelbourneEmployment Status: Ongoing (subject to probation) / Full TimeClassification and Salary range: Organiser Level 1 2, $88,988 $114,936 per annum (includes Organiser Expense Allowance paid as salary) + 15.4% superannuation.Position reports to: PPCU Lead Organiser and PPCU Director.Positions reporting to this position: Nil.CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENTFlexible work practices and access to accrued days off.Best practice leave provisions including paid primary carer leave (26 weeks) and supporting partner leave (six weeks); and paid family violence leave (20 days pro rata per annum, non-cumulative).Employer super contributions on paid or unpaid parental leave for a period equal to a maximum of 52 weeks.A comprehensive Employee Assistance Program.A strong commitment to training and development.Health and wellbeing initiatives.Salary sacrificing.COMMUNITY AND PUBLIC SECTOR UNION (CPSU) PSU GROUPThe CPSU (PSU Group) is one of Australias most active and innovative trade unions. CPSU members work in the Australian Public Service, the ACT and NT governments, and a number of community and private sector areas.Our PurposeCPSU members work together to secure better working lives for all. We work collectively to ensure workers are safe at work, have fair rights, pay and conditions, and a voice at work. We act with integrity and stand in solidarity where workers are attacked. We know strong union workplaces deliver better public services. As part of the broad labour movement, all that we do supports progressive social change and environmental justice.Overview Of PositionThe CPSU Public and Political Campaign Unit (PPCU) Organiser will assist with the implementation of CPSU political, public and community organising plans and campaigns. The PPCU Organiser will also organise Commonwealth parliamentary workplaces, including Members of Parliament Staff, this will include:recruiting members and identifying and developing delegates and workplace leadershelping members achieve fairness at work, job security, and the best possible pay and decent conditions.RoleThe role will work to develop and implement effective campaigns and strategies to advocate for CPSU member interests, including through political and public campaigning, this work may include:organising member activities and forumsengaging delegates and union activists in union campaignsworking with other organisations to build wide-spread support for CPSU campaignsdraft communications, including surveys, web-based and digital content and email communicationsengaging with parliamentary and political forumsassistance other areas of team responsibility including drafting letters to parliamentarians, parliamentary inquiry submissions, briefing notes and assistance with parliamentary monitoring.SELECTION CRITERIAEssentialREQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITYA commitment to union values and principles, helping others and making a contribution to society.High level verbal communication and interpersonal skills.Demonstrated understanding of the Australian political system and environment.Ability to organise, build relationships, motivate and develop individuals or groups.Ability to build relationships with external organisations.Demonstrated analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.Digital campaigning skills.Ability to plan and organise work and achieve outcomes.Ability to work semi-autonomously, demonstrate initiative, drive and resilience in a changing environment.Well-developed written communication and research skills.Highly DesirableExperience as a union activist or delegateInvolvement in union, community, student, environment or other campaigns/collective activitiesCurrent drivers licence.EnquiriesFurther information about the role may be obtained by contacting Rosemary Ryan, National Political Director at rosemary.ryan@cpsu.org.au or mobile on 0428 605 919.Please submit your application by COB Friday, 20 June 2025How To ApplyYou must complete the on-line Employment Application Questionnaire and address the Selection Criteria to be considered for this position.Please visit our website at to access the Employment Application Questionnaire and submit your applicationThe CPSU is an equal opportunity employer and actively encourages women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to apply for position. 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