Union Organiser Jobs in Australia

In Australia and New Zealand:

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. At least five years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).

• arranging for advertising of job vacancies, interviewing and testing of applicants, and selection of staff
• maintaining personnel records and associated human resource information systems
• providing advice and information to management on workplace relations policies and procedures, staff performance and disciplinary matters
• arranging the induction of staff and providing information on conditions of service, salaries and promotional opportunities
• receiving and recording job vacancy information from employers such as details about job description, wages and conditions of employment
• providing information on current job vacancies in the organisation to employers and job seekers
• undertaking negotiations on terms and conditions of employment, and examining and resolving disputes and grievances
• studying and interpreting legislation, awards, collective agreements and employment contracts, wage payment systems and dispute settlement procedures
• developing, planning and formulating enterprise agreements or collective contracts such as productivity-based wage adjustment procedures, workplace relations policies and programs, and procedures for their implementation
• overseeing the formation and conduct of workplace consultative committees and employee participation initiatives