Industrial Officer

• Representing and advising members in workplace issues and disputes, including teacher registration and child protection
• Providing industrial information and legal advice on workplace and industry-wide industrial matters to members and officers of the union
• Supporting enterprise bargaining, drafting and enforcement of Industrial Agreements
• Drafting and preparing applications and submissions to various industrial and professional tribunals on behalf of the union and its members
• Advocacy on behalf of the union and its members in various industrial and professional tribunals
• Undertaking legal research and assisting in the preparation of legal cases

• A strong commitment to trade unionism and / or social justice
• A current legal practicing certificate or be capable of obtaining one immediately
• Be capable of obtaining a Right of Entry permit
• The ability to prepare and advocate a position formally at a tribunal, court, mediation or meeting and to brief counsel
• Experience in bargaining for industrial agreements
• Well-developed research, analytical, problem-solving skills
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills and the ability to develop strategic relationships
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritise and multi-task
• Experience in industrial relations and employment law
• Ability to provide written and verbal advice to members and officers of the union

• Demonstrated knowledge of employment and industrial law
• Prior experience working in a Union
• At least 2 years’ post admission experience in employment and industrial law

A collegial and supportive environment including generous superannuation, 6 weeks’ annual leave, 10 RDOs and professional development allowance