Health Workers Union (HWU) · Australia
Make a real difference in the lives of health workers as an Organiser at the Health Workers Union (HWU).
The HWU represents health workers across Victoria — from hospitals and aged care to disability and pathology. We fight for fair pay, safe conditions and respect at work, and our Organisers are at the heart of building strong, active and organised workplaces.
We are seeking candidates from across Country Victoria to join our regional organising team. The successful applicant will be based in regional Victoria, with their organising area determined according to their location and the needs of the Union.
This is a frontline, workplace-based role focused on recruiting members, developing delegates and workplace leaders, supporting members to take collective action and growing the strength of the Union across regional Victoria.
You’ll spend much of your time visiting workplaces — talking with health workers, holding meetings, identifying workplace issues, recruiting members and supporting delegates to organise their colleagues. You’ll manage a geographic organising area while working as part of a broader statewide organising and campaigns team to build membership, participation and power.
Key Responsibilities
Recruit new members and grow union membership across allocated workplaces
Build strong relationships with members, delegates and workplace leaders
Identify, develop and mentor delegates and activists to lead within their workplaces
Develop and implement workplace organising plans focused on membership growth, participation and delegate structures
Hold regular workplace meetings and organising conversations with members and potential members
Support members and delegates to collectively resolve workplace issues and win improvements
Provide advice and representation in workplace disputes and disciplinary matters where required
Mobilise members around union campaigns, bargaining and industrial action
Maintain accurate workplace, membership and organising records in the Union’s CRM
Work collaboratively with organisers, industrial staff and campaign staff to deliver Union priorities
What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for someone who is energetic, organised and confident talking to people .
You should be:
A strong communicator who can quickly build rapport and trust with workers
Confident approaching people, starting conversations and asking workers to join the Union
Passionate about developing other people and building strong workplace leadership
Organised and able to manage your own schedule, priorities and workplace plan
Comfortable working independently while contributing to a broader team
Able to identify workplace problems and work with members to develop practical solutions
Motivated by targets and able to work systematically toward membership and organising goals
Comfortable learning and using enterprise agreements, awards and workplace laws
Committed to workers’ rights, fairness and collective action
Helpful Backgrounds
Previous union organising experience would be highly regarded, but candidates may also come from backgrounds including campaigning, advocacy, community organising, workplace representation, politics, sales, recruitment or other roles involving strong relationship-building and engagement.
Experience as a workplace delegate, activist or union member involved in campaigns would also be valuable. Knowledge of and connections to your local region or community would be particularly welcome.
What We Offer
Salary of $80,000 – $90,000 + 12% super , depending on skills and experience
Fully maintained vehicle
Laptop and phone
5 weeks annual leave
Ongoing training and professional development
A collaborative, values-driven team focused on building a stronger union
Minimum Requirements
Current driver’s licence
Legal right to work in Australia
Capacity to meet the fit and proper person requirements for a Right of Entry permit
Satisfactory National Police Check
Next Steps
To submit your application please click ‘Apply Now’ by the closing date.