Newcastle Union Organiser

About the role

The IEU is recruiting a permanent Newcastle Organiser, based in Newcastle, with a start date of 27 January 2027. The role recruits, organises, engages and empowers members to build strong workplace chapters, support union campaigns and improve outcomes for education workers. It involves regular visits to educational workplaces and interaction with teachers and support staff.

Key responsibilities

• Recruit, organise and engage members to build strong workplace chapters and support union campaigns.
• Work with workplace representatives and members to identify issues, build collective action and strengthen the union's presence in the region.
• Provide advice, advocacy and representation on industrial, professional and workplace rights issues.
• Help members achieve collective outcomes; knowledge of the challenges teachers face at all career stages is highly desirable.

Required profile

• Outstanding communicator able to build trust and strong workplace relationships quickly.
• Organised, resilient and adaptable, able to work independently within a team.
• Experience in education, workplace relations, organising, advocacy, community engagement or campaigning is welcome.
• Commitment to helping workers improve their working lives and building active member participation.
• Current driver's licence and willingness to travel throughout the region, including occasional overnight travel to schools outside Newcastle.

What we offer

• Salary from $96,556 to over $140,000 depending on skills and experience.
• Thorough training and induction program.
• Additional annual leave and Christmas closedown leave, plus monthly time-off-in-lieu.
• Fully maintained vehicle for work purposes with limited personal use.
• Flexible work arrangements and the chance to contribute to sector-wide campaigns.
• Occasional weekend and evening work required.

Applications are submitted through the Ethical Jobs portal, addressed to the Secretary of the IEU NSW/ACT Branch.