The Australian Services Union NSW & ACT (Services) Branch is a progressive, active and growing union. We are committed to organising members to grow their union and win campaigns that make a real difference for workers and contribute to a fairer society.

We have a full time organiser position available in our Community and Disability Services Division where you will be able to work with our dedicated and hard-working members in non-government community services (such as disability services, child youth and family services, community legal services, migrant and refugee support services, local neighbourhood centres and more).

We are looking for a union organiser to be based at our Redfern, Newcastle, Penrith or Wollongong office, but who is also willing to travel across the state working with members and potential members on a regular basis.

Selection criteria

- Experience working for a union or equivalent organising role in another campaigning organisation.
- Ability to identify and resolve issues / disputes that contain organising opportunities or the potential for collective action in the workplace to grow union members’ power.
- Understanding of how to build the principles of recruitment into all aspects of your work.
- Ability to identify potential workplace activists and delegates, and the skills to support them to grow a strong and democratic union in their workplace.




- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to think and act independently while also working well within a collegiate team environment.
- Readiness to participate in the union’s political and social justice agenda.
- Current NSW Driver’s License or equivalent.

Conditions
– Full time, 35 hours per week.
– Redfern, Newcastle, Penrith or Wollongong based (close to major public transport hubs).
– $101,601 to $125,172 dependent on skill and experience.
– 12.5% superannuation.
– 17.5% annual leave loading.
– 12 RDOs per year.
– 4 weeks annual leave plus Christmas shutdown leave.
– 6 months paid parental leave.

How to apply
Please address your application to Angus McFarland, Branch Secretary, Australian Services Union, NSW & ACT Services Branch and email your application to [email protected] with “Organiser” in the subject line by no later than 12.00pm Monday, 26 October 2026.

Applications must include your current CV and a statement addressing the selection criteria above. Referees will be requested during the interview stage.

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Job posted on: October 7, 2026

Applications close: 12.00pm Monday, 26 October 2026

Salary: $101,601 to $125,172 (dependent on skill and experience)

Supporting Documents: SACS Organiser - October 2026

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