Industrial Organiser
Be part of a revitalised, member-led union and help build real power!
We are seeking two Organisers to join the CPSU SPSF Group Victorian Branch during an exciting period of renewal and re-energisation. These are full-time, ongoing positions.
As an Organiser, you will recruit and engage members, mentor delegates and health and safety representatives, and lead campaigns that strengthen the union's presence, solidarity, and influence across the public sector.
Your work will include planning and delivering workplace, sectoral, and state-wide campaigns, mobilising members around enterprise bargaining and organisational change, and using workplace mapping and data to create strategic organising plans. You will represent members on collective issues in meetings with management, lead enterprise bargaining negotiations, and coordinate the union's response to organisational restructures and rostering changes.
This is a dynamic, hands-on role within an activist, democratic union committed to empowering members and fighting tirelessly for their interests.
Role title | Organiser |
Term | Ongoing position |
Full-time equivalent | 1.0 FTE |
Job classification | VPSG 3.1.1 to 4.1.7 equivalent. Classification dependent on experience |
Base salary | $79,122 – $111,142 per annum. Salary dependent on experience |
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Enterprise Agreement | CPSU Staff Agreement 2017 |
Reporting to | the Branch Secretary, via an assigned Team Leader |
Primary workplace | 128 Exhibition Street, Melbourne VIC 3000 |
Requirements | Current Victorian Drivers License |
Role Purpose
Organisers play a central role in building union power and strengthening member engagement across the Victorian community and public sector. In this role, you recruit and maintain relationships with members and workplace delegates, support and mentor delegates and health and safety representatives, and provide guidance to ensure effective member representation. You plan and deliver workplace, sectoral, and state-wide campaigns, mobilise members around enterprise bargaining and organisational change, and contribute to strategic organising plans using workplace mapping and analysis. Accurate data management, reporting, and a solid understanding of industrial legislation, awards, and agreements underpin all activities. Representing the union professionally in workplaces and external forums, you enhance its visibility, credibility, and influence across the sector.
Organisational Context
The Community and Public Sector Union, State Public Services Federation Group (CPSU SPSF Group Victoria) is the union that represents Victorian public sector workers. This includes employees in the Victorian Public Service, associated public entities such as statutory authorities, public corporations, and arts and cultural institutions; as well as a handful of community and other third-sector organisations.
CPSU Victoria represents members across a wide range of occupations and departments—policy, administration, regulation, heritage and culture, IT, justice, child protection, corrections, and more. The union is based at Level 4, 128 Exhibition Street, Melbourne, and operates within the national industrial relations system, principally but not only under the Fair Work Act 2009 and the Registered Organisations Act 2009.
The CPSU Victoria has a proud history dating back to 1885, when the first Victorian public service association was formed to secure fair treatment, job security, and independence from political interference. Today, CPSU Victoria continues that tradition—fighting for fair pay, safe workplaces, secure jobs, and respect for the vital work public sector employees do to serve the Victorian community.
The union is a democratic, member-led organisation, governed by an elected Branch Council and Executive. It is affiliated with Victorian Trades Hall and the Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) and works collaboratively with other unions and civil society partners to advance the rights of working people.
Duties | Description |
Member Communication, Engagement & Recruitment |
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Delegate / HSR Support and Development |
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Campaign Planning and Delivery |
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Enterprise Bargaining Negotiation |
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Member Representation |
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Workplace Mapping & Planning |
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Teamwork |
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Data Management and Reporting |
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Industrial Legislation & Regulation Knowledge |
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Union Representation and Visibility |
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To apply, send a cover letter of no more than two pages, and CV to mvholman@cpsuvic.org
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