Angela Oborn
Melbourne,VIC
Summary
Collaborative leader dedicated to building power for our union. Dedicated to training and development as key to the success of our organising campaigns and our ambitious agenda for members and workers. Experienced in development and delivery of programs across a diverse and complicated structure. Passionate about the mission and goals for United Workers Union and dedicated to the members and workers of our union.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Co-ordinator- Member Power
United Workers Union
2020.02 - Current
- Co-develop training sessions and programs for delegates, organisers, member organisers and leads.
- Deliver classroom and on-the -road training for delegates, organisers and leads.
- Co-ordinate the member power teams delivery of programs in each of the states.
- Co-ordinate turnout and participation in programs
Organising Director
United Voice
2015.01 - 2019.05
- Build, train, develop an outbound call team.
- Co-ordinate the work of the team to meet the needs of the union
- Develop and deliver an Activist training program for any member of any union and run on weekends and evenings.
- Build the system to record, track and then report on Member activities across the union
- Co-ordinate our involvement in political campaigns
Organising Director- Cleaning and Casino
United Voice
2013.01 - 2015.01
- Co-ordinate the organising teams of both campaigns
- Work with our industrial and communications team to deliver on the organising plan
- Develop and deliver the operational plan for both
- Consulate and co-develop the strategic plans for both
- Co-ordinate the leader groups
- Co-ordinate the organising side of bargaining at the casino
Lead Organiser- ECEC
United Voice
2008.01 - 2013.01
- Development of a Victorian industry-wide organising campaign as part of a National Campaign (Big Steps)
- Organiser development & training (individual & team)
- Facilitation & leadership of organising committees of delegates & leaders
- Delegate & Leader development & training
- Liaising across numerous teams (industry & specialised) across the branch
Lead Organiser Hotels & Casinos (secondment)
LHMU
2007.05 - 2008.01
- Management of team of organisers
- Organiser development & training (individual & team)
- Representation & advocacy with employers on behalf of members
- Beginning development of a bargaining campaign (Casino)
- Beginning development of an industry-wide campaign (Hotels)
- Delegate development
- Recruitment of new members
- Presentation at induction of new workers regarding the benefits of union membership
Organiser- Casino
LHMU
2005.06 - 2007.05
- Organising members to bargain with their employer
- Delegate development
- Recruitment of new members
- Presentation at induction of new workers regarding the benefits of union membership
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English
Curtin University
Perth12.2001
Skills
- Building and working with a team
- Coordinating teams
- Coordinating projects
- Developing, implementing & reporting on projects of work and teams
- Allocation of resources
- Recruitment of members and leaders
- Development of members, leaders, organisers & leads.
- Networking of internal stakeholders
Affiliations
Australian Labor Party
United Workers Union
Greenpeace
APHEDA
Doctors Without Borders
Timeline
Co-ordinator- Member Power
United Workers Union
2020.02 - Current
Organising Director
United Voice
2015.01 - 2019.05
Organising Director- Cleaning and Casino
United Voice
2013.01 - 2015.01
Lead Organiser- ECEC
United Voice
2008.01 - 2013.01
Lead Organiser Hotels & Casinos (secondment)
LHMU
2007.05 - 2008.01
Organiser- Casino
LHMU
2005.06 - 2007.05
Bachelor of Arts - English
Curtin University
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