National Industrial Research Officer

The Organisation
  
The United Firefighters’ Union of Australia UFUA represents more than 10,000 members to advance their industrial, political and social standing through continued campaigns and advocacy. The UFUA’s work is aimed at achieving improved working conditions for career firefighters, administration, communications and support staff facing dangerous and often life-threatening situations.

The UFUA represents professional firefighter union branches in Tasmania, South Australia, Victoria, ACT, New South Wales, Western Australia, Queensland and the Aviation sector branch. Most public policy somehow relates to fire prevention, firefighting and rescue.
  

Benefits & Culture

• Generous salary package including 17.5% Super + MV Allowance
• National office in Canberra
• 12 RDO’s Per Year & 5 paid leave days over Xmas

The Role
  
Reporting to the national secretary you will contribute to supporting fire and rescue related industrial issues through case creation and policy development, research and implementation. You will contribute to the voice for the union ensuring all programs are supported by accurate data and driving successful outcomes for all members.
  
You will do this by:   

• Providing advice and assistance to senior management nationally
• Researching and reporting on national and international fire and rescue related industrial issues
• Lobbying, liaison and negotiation with government, unions and other stakeholders
• Prepare media releases for media representatives and act as media spokesperson
• Proposing policies to the national executive and committee
• Supporting national and international WHS activity and membership policy training
• Support the union in negotiations with ministers, political parties and government bureaucracies
• Develop policy and position papers contributing to government submissions
• Managing research projects ensuring they are impactful through effective evaluation of outcomes

Skills Required
  
You have a successful track record in industrial policy research, analysis, development and evaluation, including case and submission preparation and presentation to tribunals ideally within a health, social or legal policy setting. You are driven by outcomes and have a solid understanding of the Union environment.
  
Specific skills and experience required include:

• Communication skills to frame and translate research & policy into compelling narratives
• Ability to represent your employer in public forums applying policy and campaign direction
• Stakeholder engagement and relationship building; ability to influence, negotiate & collaborate
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• A commitment to trade unionism and understanding of an organising approach
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in a union and political context

If you are passionate about representing and advocating for comrades facing dangerous and often life-threatening situations please click apply to submit your resume and cover letter responding to the skills required above. Alternatively, please call Jill Van Der Ross on 03 8080 8978 to discuss.

Please note there is no formal closing date for this role, if you are interested we would encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

NGO Recruitment values equitable recruitment practices and is committed to representing candidates reflective of the diverse organisations and communities we work with. We welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds, ages, and identities, and are happy to adjust our recruitment process to support accessibility needs. If you are interested in this position and have most of the skills or experience we are looking for, please go ahead and apply.