Are you passionate about education and committed to ensuring the rights of teachers and support staff?
Join us at the Independent Education Union NSW/ACT and be a part of a dynamic, dedicated team working to make a difference in the lives of education professionals.
Who We Are: We are the Independent Education Union (IEU) NSW/ACT, a leading advocate for education professionals in New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory. With a rich history spanning decades, we are dedicated to championing the rights and interests of teachers, support staff, and educators across the region.
Why Work With Us:
- Advocacy: As part of our team, you’ll play a crucial role in advocating for fair pay, safe working conditions, and quality education.
- Support: We provide ongoing training, resources, and support to help you excel in your role.
- Impact: Join a community of passionate individuals working together to shape the future of education.
- Inclusivity: We value diversity and strive to create an inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve.
Job openings:
Independent Education Union of Australia – NSW/ACT Branch
Organiser Wollongong
The IEU is seeking applications from enthusiastic and dynamic education professionals to join our team of Organisers based in our Ultimo office. The successful applicant would be responsible for members in the Wollongong region and southern suburbs of Sydney. Working from home arrangements may be available when required to service members in Wollongong and surrounding areas. The position is suitable for teachers or other education professionals with a history of union involvement but could also attract someone with broad experience in the sector or other areas of industrial relations.
Your commencement date would be negotiable but should be at the end of January 2025.
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY
In this role, a key focus will be on member attraction, recruitment, engagement, organising, and campaigning to further accelerate our member growth. This hands-on position will involve regularly visiting educational workplaces and interacting with teachers and support staff.
Your role will also include addressing member queries and representing and supporting members in employment disputes. A solid understanding of the challenges faced by teachers at all stages of their careers, along with familiarity with the current educational landscape, is highly desirable.
We will provide a thorough training and induction program.
ABOUT YOU
We are looking for an astute communicator who can quickly build rapport with our members. The ideal candidate is a person who likes to work with others, is well organised, can work both independently and as part of a team, and is dedicated to enhancing the conditions of our members.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Organisers generally work from 9am-5pm but attendance at meetings before and after school outside these hours will be required from time to time. There is considerable flexibility in the working hours and the IEU would be prepared to consider a request to work four days per week. Occasional weekend and evening work will be required. Overnight travel may also be necessary on an a very occasional basis.
A current driver’s licence is essential.
IEU Organisers can join the union and participate in IEU Council.
SALARY
The successful applicant will be appointed under contract by the IEU Executive and will be accountable to the Secretary in the first instance.
Salary will be in accordance with the IEU Officers’ salary scale that has links to rates for promotions positions in schools. Starting salary is usually one incremental step on the Officers’ scale above the salary the applicant would earn in 2025.
Organisers receive time in lieu of one day per month, additional annual leave, closedown leave over the Christmas period, and other conditions in line with or above industry standards.
A fully maintained car will be provided for the performance of duties and some limited personal use is permitted.
Closing Monday 4 November at noon.
Apply to ieu@ieu.asn.au marked as an application for Organiser vacancy For more information and a role description, please feel free to contact Joanna Kotsakis or Dave Towson on 8202 8900 or ieu@ieu.asn.au