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1 POSITION DESCRIPTION Salary range: Member Development Officer, Level 1-3 Hours of work: In accordance with the New South Wales Nurses and Midwives' Association (NSWNMA) Employment Enterprise Agreement Status: Approved Position: Member Development Officer, Member Organising Team (MO) Reporting to: Manager, MO 1. Purpose and scope of your position: Purpose Responsibilities 1. To increase membership density in targeted workplaces 2. To identify and provide development to activists 3. To promote the formation of workplace Branches 1. Work in accordance with NSWNMA Policy and Procedures 2. To contribute to the performance of the team 3. Maintain a plan of work which ensures that workplace visits, team meetings, scheduled RDOs and meetings with team manager are undertaken 4. Assist with the preparation of organising cycles as directed by manager 5. Identify and develop activists 6. Identify sector leaders and involve them in regional or sector networks 7. Promote the formation of local workplace branches 8. Participate in campaigns as directed 9. Monitor compliance with Award and legislation 10. Debrief with peers 11. Acquire, develop and maintain knowledge of employers and employer associations 12. Provide mobilising guidance and development to local activists to plan Member Development Officer, MO Page 1 of 6

2 and conduct workplace activities themselves 13. Prepare reports, briefing notes and correspondence as required 14. Maintain current file notes or update Thin Client in relation to member activation and issues 15. Prepare reports (including any supporting material) as directed and within the required timeframe 16. Represent the Association on internal working groups and external committees as directed 17. Establish and maintain effective relationships with other teams within the Association 18. Refer matters requiring attention to the team manager Member Development Officer, MO Page 2 of 6

3 2. Specify critical competence (skills) requirements for this position: ESSENTIAL 1. Demonstrated commitment to the union movement (Union Membership is essential) 2. Commitment to becoming a growth specialist 3. Demonstrated capacity to be an open learner 4. Commitment to contribute and work within a team 5. Commitment to acquiring the skills of Union Member Developer 6. Experience in negotiating legally enforceable agreements 7. Demonstrated time management skills 8. A good command of the English language both written and oral 9. Demonstrated capacity to listen and use active listening techniques 10. PC skills a. Able to demonstrate a capacity to use the basic functions of a pc and commitment to learn to use applications b. Able to do basic internet searches and use Administrative Skills Demonstrate a willingness to learn Demonstrate a proficiency in telephone manner Demonstrate a proficiency in writing file notes, reports, letters 11. Full and current NSW drivers licence DESIRABLE 1. Demonstrated commitment to the NSWNMA essential for members 2. Experience in working in a range of workplaces 3. Experience of working for a union 4. Experience in community organising or groups 5. Potential candidate for Organising Works 6. Active participation or organising of local groups 7. Successful establishment of networks relating to a social justice or industrial issue 8. Capacity to demonstrate member mobilisation frameworks in a realistic, one-toone context 9. Demonstrated ability to think analytically 10. Ability to speak, read and write in a second language which is common amongst members in the target area 3. Describe how NSWNMA Vision Statement will guide behaviour in your position: NSWNMA Vision Statement The NSWNMA will be a union that provides quality representation to a growing number of active members who see the NSWNMA as a vehicle of their own empowerment. Examples of how this value is expressed in your position 1. To provide a positive role model for colleagues in representing and activating members of the Association 2. To undertake work in a disciplined, systematic and standardised approach in order to gain growth for the union 3. Provide support and peer mentoring 4. Work collaboratively with others Member Development Officer, MO Page 3 of 6

4 The NSWNMA will work to be recognised by nurses and all others as a positive contributor to a fairer and just society. 1. Participate in activities of the Association 4. Define the authority and influence of the position: 1. Work with other employees of the Association to facilitate co-operation between all teams of the Association and role model professional behaviour at all times 2. Provide support, advice, mentoring and leadership to colleagues, activists and other unionists to promote systematic or growth organising 3. Promote planning and review as the basis for embedding strategic organising with in the union 4. Encourage compliance with Association policies by all employees of the Association 5. List the goals and deliverables of the position: Main objectives Expected deliverables 1. 1.Work in accordance with Undertake work in accordance with NSWNMA Policy and Procedures Policy and Procedures 2. To contribute to the attainment of Team behaviour and contribution to the the teams goals. attainment of goals 3. Maintain and implement a plan of Plans will take account of team work which ensures that availability and absences using Outlook workplace visits, team meetings, scheduled RDOs and meetings with team manager are undertaken 4. Assist with preparation and Provide assistance to organiser planning of organising cycles. 5. Identify and develop new Branch Officials. 6. Identify sector leaders and involve them in regional or sector networks 7. Promote the formation of local workplace branches 8. Participate in campaigns as directed responsible for the planning of the cycle 1. Provide intensive support for 6 months based on a branch project 2. Assist, support and attend Branches first AGM Discuss opportunities for activists beyond their workplace as part of their development plan Use organising conversations to develop contacts to support the formation of Branches As member growth specialists, MDOs are to participate in all union wide actions and utilise specialist skills 9. Monitor compliance with Award Reports of non compliance, to be and legislation gathered systematically and raised with DOT or Industrial for action 10. Debrief with peers Debriefs to be conducted daily and plans 11. Acquire, develop and maintain knowledge of employers and employer associations amended accordingly Contribute all relevant information to the MO data base Member Development Officer, MO Page 4 of 6

5 12. Prepare reports, briefing notes and correspondence as required 13. Maintain current file notes or update Thin Client in relation to member growth and member issues. 14. Prepare reports (including any supporting material) as directed and within the required timeframe 15. Prepare Council and CoD reports (including any supporting material) as directed and within the required timeframe 16. Negotiate with employers on behalf of members as directed. 17. Refer matters requiring attention to the team manager 18. Represent the Association on internal working groups and external committees as directed. 19. Establish and maintain effective relationships with other teams within the Association. Ensure that work is documented and recorded Ensure that database is up to date Ensure that relevant information is documented for the various stakeholders Ensure that Council and CoD via the Team Manager are appraised of relevant information via team manager. 1. Achieve negotiated outcomes consistent with union policy or refer unresolved issues for further action 2. Issues are limited to the matters relating to the support of Branch formations Ensure that any issue requiring attention is referred to the team manager in a timely manner Represent the Association ensuring that contribution reflects the policy and vision of the Association Share and seek out information with other teams Providing Support 6a. Specify who you need support from: Key relationships (manager, co-workers, external contacts) and scope of support: Elected Officers Manager MO Team Members 6b. Identify who you should provide support to: Key relationships (managers, co-workers, external contacts) and type of support to: Elected Officers Team Manager Team Members All other teams Branch Officials, Delegates and Activists who work within the targeted geographic area 7. Provide a quality service: 1. To ensure that all opportunities to activate and grow membership are maximised at Member Development Officer, MO Page 5 of 6

6 each workplace, during each cycle, within the designated sector 2. Ensure all issues allocated are dealt with in a timely order and in accordance with the team approach 8. Improve own professional knowledge and skill relevant to position: 1. Be an active participant in all team meetings 2. Undertake appropriate in-service training and skills 3. Review and reflect on major member growth and activation experiences and workplace visits to improve skills and member mobilisation 4. Attendance at appropriate conferences and training seminars 5. Programme and participate in debriefing 6. Participate in role plays and demonstrations of skill within the team I have read and understand the requirements of this position. I agree to undertake the responsibilities as set out in the position description. Employee s signature: Date: Member Development Officer, MO Page 6 of 6