The QTU, the union which represents approximately 48,000 primary, secondary, special and TAFE teachers, is inviting applications for the position of; QTU Organiser, North Queensland (based in Townsville) to commence Monday 14 July 2025.
The duties include: The Organiser will assist and coordinate Union and branch organisation activities and campaigns; visit schools in their area; recruit new members; provide advice and assistance to members; investigate and report on Union affairs; negotiate with departmental officials; promote the Union and its membership; assist members in organising campaigns; and perform such other duties as required by the General Secretary. The detailed duties and responsibilities statement is available on request – contact general_secretary_admin@qtu.asn.au.
Selection criteria for appointment
• Demonstrated commitment to trade unionism and commitment to public education.
• Demonstrated capacity to analyse developments in education, the teaching profession, industrial relations and unions and to formulate options and recommendations in response.
• Demonstrated capacity to organise and structure successful campaigns involving members.
• Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills and negotiation skills.
• Demonstrated capacity to work independently and to work as part of and contribute to a multi-disciplinary team.
• Tertiary qualifications appropriate to education and/or industrial relations.
• Potential for further development.
Conditions for position
• Salary: $159,808 p/a
• Generous leave provisions/superannuation.
Period of Probation:
Appointment to the position of Administrative Officers will be subject to a period of probation of up to six months in duration.
Application:
Applications, including experience, qualifications and other information relevant to the selection criteria should be emailed to the General Secretary at general_secretary_admin@qtu.asn.au by 12 noon on 30 May 2025. Your application should include; two written references, the name and address of further referees, Arial 12-point font, no more than two pages per selection criteria and not in PDF format.
Short-listed applicants will be required for interview on Saturday 21 June 2025 (in Brisbane with travel costs covered by the Union) prior to a final decision on the appointment being made at QTU Biennial Conference on Monday 30 June 2025.
Townsville 4810
