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As a Legal & Industrial Officer, you will play a critical role in advancing the ACTU’s industrial relations priorities through legal advocacy, strategic litigation, and policy development. Working within a team of experienced union lawyers and policy experts, you will: Represent the ACTU in significant cases before the Fair Work Commission and courts. Provide legal and industrial advice to ACTU leadership and affiliated unions. Develop submissions, briefs, and speeches on industrial issues and law reform. Represent the ACTU in consultative bodies and working groups. Support affiliates with advice, developing educational materials and sharing best practices.
Job Responsibility
Represent the ACTU in significant cases before the Fair Work Commission and courts
Provide legal and industrial advice to ACTU leadership and affiliated unions
Develop submissions, briefs, and speeches on industrial issues and law reform
Represent the ACTU in consultative bodies and working groups
Support affiliates with advice, developing educational materials and sharing best practices
Requirements
At least 8 years’ experience as a lawyer or industrial officer in a union, legal practice, or similar organisation
Strong knowledge of industrial relations and employment-related legislation
Demonstrated skills in industrial advocacy and negotiation
Excellent research, written, and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities
Commitment to union values, social justice, and diversity
Nice to have
Legal qualifications and a current practising certificate
Experience in anti-discrimination law or interest in law reform
Understanding of economic and labour market concepts
weight will also be given to candidates with less experience, but experience working for or from an under-represented community
What we offer
Additional 15% superannuation
Annual leave loading
Working from home opportunities
Generous leave arrangements, including up to 5 additional days of annual leave
The opportunity to work a rostered day off arrangement