• Salary $99,447 - $107,519 (Level 5 FTE)
• Additional 17% employer superannuation
• Rewarding career with a progressive organisation

The National Tertiary Education Union (NSW) is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Field Organiser for our NSW Division. The role is part-time (0.5) and is based at the University of Newcastle Branch Office in Newcastle.

Shape the future of higher education

As a member of our Field Organising Team, you will help build union strength on the ground in Newcastle and surrounding areas.

You will contribute to:

• Workplace-based recruitment efforts and issue-driven organising.
• Developing delegates and activists into confident workplace leaders.
• Supporting enterprise bargaining and disputes campaigns through mobilisation and collective action.

This is a role where your efforts can have a lasting impact for thousands of university staff.

About the NTEU (NSW Division)

The National Tertiary Education Union is the federally registered union representing staff in and around higher education. In NSW, we cover all 10 public universities, their student organisations, research institutes and associated entities.

We are a progressive, values-driven union that backs our members with sector-leading conditions, including:

• Five weeks' recreation leave + 10 RDOs (pro rata)
• 17.5% annual leave loading
• 36 weeks' paid parental leave
• Paid study leave and financial support for further study
• Hybrid working and flexible hours

We actively encourage applications from women and non-binary candidates, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and others under-represented in industrial and legal fields.

How to apply

To perform this role you will be required to have or obtain, and maintain a valid driver's licence; and Right of Entry Permits.

Salary range is as per NTEU Staff Enterprise Agreement 2024-2027 Level 5 ($99,447 - $107,519 FTE per annum, plus 17% superannuation).

To download the Position Description/Key Selection Criteria and apply, visit https://nteu.recruitmenthub.com.au/Vacancies and enter the reference code 6869732.

Applications MUST address the Key Selection Criteria for the position, include the names and contact details of two referees, and be addressed to the NSW Division Secretary, Vince Caughley.

Applications close 11:59 pm (AEST) on Monday, 23 March 2026.

NTEU (NSW) welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds, genders, and experiences. We are dedicated to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce. Applicants will be given priority consideration and preference in selection for this vacancy if they are from an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background.