The Services Union

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Kickstart Your Career with The Services Union as an Industrial Officer! Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of workers? Ready to be part of meaningful change? At The Services Union, we’re looking for driven and dynamic individuals to join our team of professionals championing workers' rights and improving communities. Why Join Us? • Impactful Work: Be the voice for workers across diverse industries like Local Government, Social & Community Services, Energy, Rail, Ports, Airlines, and Clerical & Administration. Help protect and advance workers’ rights, while building your career in a powerful, member-led union. • Professional Growth: This role is perfect for recent graduates with qualifications in Law, Economics, Business, or Industrial Relations. You'll gain hands-on experience and professional development opportunities that will accelerate your career in industrial relations. • Competitive Salary & Benefits: Enjoy a starting salary of $92, 085.24 - $117, 854.52 (based on experience), plus an additional 15% superannuation. We also offer structured working hours with an RDO (Rostered Day Off) and flexible work arrangements for a healthy work-life balance. • Be Part of a Team with Purpose: Work alongside passionate professionals who are committed to social justice, industrial rights, and political change. You'll contribute to strategic initiatives and play a key role in helping union members secure better outcomes. What You’ll Do: • Be the first point of contact for union members on industrial issues. • Offer expert advice on workers' rights and entitlements. • Represent members in tribunals and negotiations with employers. • Resolve industrial disputes and help shape the future of workplaces. Your Skills and Qualities: • You're eager to learn and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. • You're committed to unionism values and have a strong sense of social justice. • You have the ability to problem-solve, analyse situations, and provide sound advice to members. Whether you’re a recent graduate or have some industry experience, if you’re passionate about workers’ rights, we want to hear from you! How to Apply: Submit your application, including a cover letter, to Neil Henderson, Secretary of The Services Union, at rebecca.girard@theservicesunion.com.au. Applications close 12 October 2024. Join us in shaping a better future for workers!

Exciting News for Queensland's Energy Future! This morning, Premier Steven Miles and Treasurer Cameron Dick MP announced a commitment to make energy more affordable and accessible for all Queenslanders while securing jobs for our members in the Energy Industry! If elected this month, Labor will establish a state-wide, publicly owned energy retailer designed to put people before profits and deliver cheaper power to households and businesses. The new retailer will spark greater competition and provide more choices, especially for members in regional Queensland, as it will compete directly with Ergon Energy. Not only will it deliver lower energy prices than privately owned retailers in other states, but it will also ensure that the savings from Queensland’s lower wholesale electricity prices are passed on to YOU! This new initiative will boost innovation and expand opportunities in solar and community battery pricing, giving Queenslanders more choices in energy providers! Additionally, it will drive competition, ensuring affordable and sustainable energy options for households and businesses—resulting in hundreds more jobs in the Energy Industry in regional Queensland! For our members in South-East Queensland, this new publicly owned retailer will actively compete for customers who are currently paying too much to private energy companies! Read more about this great announcement here: https://lnkd.in/gCTfUhyP On the other hand - the LNP will snatch our Energy assets and jobs away from us all! Our assets are #NOT4SALE - don't risk David Crisafulli and the LNP.

Join Queensland Council of Unions in the lead-up to International Safe Abortion Day to protect and promote reproductive rights and safe access to abortion services. Members of The Services Union, family and friends in Brisbane are all welcome to attend. Friday, 25 September at 12pm Emma Miller statues, King George Square #fightingforqueenslanders #reproductiverights #righttochoose

Superannuation on Paid Parental Leave has just passed the Senate! After years of determined campaigning by ASU members, the Federal Government has passed legislation to pay superannuation on government-funded Paid Parental Leave – a major step forward for gender equality in Australia.   This reform will help address the gender gap in retirement savings, with women retiring with 25% less super than men on average. Starting 1 July 2025, parents will receive an additional super contribution (12% of their Paid Parental Leave payment), automatically deposited into their super accounts.   This change will benefit over 180,000 families annually, with contributions reaching up to $3,000 by the time the scheme extends to 26 weeks of Paid Parental Leave.   ASU members led this fight for a stronger future where working parents, especially women, no longer have to choose between starting a family and financial security in retirement.

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Starting 26 August, the Right to Disconnect comes into effect, ensuring you can truly log off after work. This new right is about protecting your work-life balance by setting clear boundaries between work and personal time.     Want to know how it impacts you? Swipe through our explainer to learn more about how the Right to Disconnect will safeguard your time and well-being.    #rightodisconnect #asu #theservicesunion #australianunions

Council workers are the backbone of our communities, but right now, they’re struggling with severe skills shortages. This impacts everything from essential services to community support.   It’s time to invest in our council workers and ensure they have the resources and staffing they need to do their jobs effectively.   Support better funding for local government—sign the petition: bit.ly/LocalGovtMatters #LocalGovernmentMatters

🎉 $1 million in funding to care for workers who care for Queenslanders 🙌 Nine organisations will share in $1 million of funding to boost the psychosocial wellbeing of health and community service workforces across Queensland. By 2025-26, it’s projected that Queensland’s health care and social assistance industry will employ more than 480,000 people – that’s over 68,000 more than in 2021-22. Queensland Care Consortium (QCC) funding will help to attract and retain workers in these sectors by backing projects to enhance their psychosocial wellbeing. 👉 Discover more: https://lnkd.in/gYR2Sadc QCC is funded by Jobs Queensland and powered by the Queensland Workforce Strategy. CheckUP Australia, QCOSS, The Services Union #QueenslandCareConsortium #JobsQueensland #QldWorkforceStrategy #PeoplePoweringQld

Today is Equal Pay Day! It marks the 50 days into the new financial year that women must work to earn the same, on average, as men did last year. Something's not adding up. The Workplace Gender Equality Agency has identified the three main reasons behind Australia's gender pay gap: 1. Gender discrimination 2. Care, family responsibilities & workforce participation 3. Gender segregation by job type & industry What can you do? Visit: wgea.com.au to learn more. Ask your employer what steps they’re taking to close the gender pay gap in your workplace. #EqualPayDay #PayEquity #EndTheGap