Is community important to you? Are you good at building relationships? Can you contribute to the union’s understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander members’ needs, interests and issues?

If so, we need you.

The United Services Union is employing an Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Engagement Officer on a 3-day per week part-time basis (.6 FTE).

This new position will strengthen the union’s understanding of employment, industrial and political issues identified by our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander members and contribute to culturally appropriate, inclusive and safe approaches for providing industrial advice, organising support and member participation.

The position is based in the Union’s Office in Sydney NSW and will require travel across NSW.

Benefits include:

  • Salary will be in accordance with the Union’s skills-based salary remuneration policy (pro rata)
  • 12% super
  • Flexible scheduling for 3 days/week
  • Vehicle provided as a tool of trade
  • Health and fitness allowance
  • Personal development allowance
  • 5 additional leave days per annum including Union Picnic Day and NAIDOC Day.

Core responsibilities include:

  1. Contribute to the union’s objectives and policies to improve its understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander members’ needs, interests and issues.
  2. Develop and deliver, in consultation with key stakeholders, managers and Executive the union’s Reconciliation Action Plan.
  3. Contribute to the union’s employee education program regarding matters or issues relevant to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander members, particularly in relation to employment and advocacy.
  4. Collaborate with management, organisers and delegates to improve union processes by making them culturally appropriate, inclusive and safe for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander member participation.
  5. Identify opportunities and advise on culturally appropriate and safe processes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander members to engage with their union, including planned activities and campaigns.
  6. Collaborate with organising teams to promote opportunities for the recruitment and retention of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander officials, delegates and members and to ensure campaigns and activities are inclusive of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander members.
  7. Develop appropriate material on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander issues for the union’s website, publications and circulations to key stakeholders.
  8. Convene and coordinate the union’s Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander advisory committee.
  9. Participate in, promote and support broader union activities.

Essential criteria:

  1. Extensive experience and knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and practices.
  2. Proven understanding of the issues facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders in the workplace and in employment.
  3. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain relationships and meaningfully consult with people at all levels.
  4. Demonstrated experience with the Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word and Outlook.
  5. Solid written and verbal skills and demonstrated ability to plan and prioritise work.
  6. A commitment to the values of the Trade Union movement.
  7. Class C NSW driver licence.

Interested candidates must provide introduction letter, resume, and written response to each selection criteria contained within the PD (those not responding to the selection criteria will not be considered).

A copy of position description and details (which contains the full selection criteria and core accountabilities), can be downloaded here  or by contacting Daniel Papps, Manager Industrial, Rules, Governance & Compliance at dpapps@usu.org.au