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An exciting opportunity exists for a person to join the United Workers Union’s industrial team as an Industrial Officer based in Queensland. As a member of the UWU Industrial Team, you will be regularly required to appear in Courts and Tribunals across Australia, representing and advocating for members to improve working conditions and defend entitlements. The Industrial Team also works within the UWU to help shape industrial strategies that assist in building power, growth and union membership. With significant training and support available, the role would be suitable for a law graduate or a lawyer looking to move into employment law.
Job Responsibility:
Manage a caseload which includes resolving workplace issues by providing industrial advice to members and advocacy with employers and before industrial tribunals to ensure that members’ entitlements are being enforced
Participate in enterprise bargaining negotiations and ensure compliance with the legislative regime in all aspects of the bargaining process
Represent members and the Union in collective and individual meetings with employers and peak bodies
Represent members and the Union in Award matters before the FWC (and similar)
Ensure the work contributes to achieving the Objects of the Union and assists with retaining union members, membership growth, member leadership and action and winning industry power
Maintain and develop industrial knowledge across UWU industries
Other duties associated with ensuring a high standard is maintained to provide assistance to Union members
Ensure that the Union’s values of equity, diversity and inclusion are upheld and promoted
Requirements:
A passion and drive to improve workers’ lives and achieving the goals of the Union
Ability in managing expectations around dispute resolution
Ability in using legislation, awards and agreements to enforce member’s rights and entitlements
A solid knowledge and understanding of the Australian industrial relations environment
Experience in advocacy through the Fair Work Commission or relevant Courts
Experience in representing members and/or clients in employment related matters
Good written and verbal communication skills
Ability and willingness to work as part of a team
Ability to participate in the unions political and social justice agenda
Bachelor of Law (or prior experience as an Industrial Officer)
Right of Entry Permits
Immunisation against COVID-19 or have a medical exemption
Nice to have:
Experience in industrial/employment law
Eligibility to hold/have a practicing certificate
What we offer:
16% superannuation
6 weeks annual leave plus 25% leave loading
3 gratia days during the Christmas/End of Year period
The payment of practicing certificates
Generous other leave and conditions
Flexible work arrangements – including up to two days’ Work From Home (WFH)
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