Industrial Officer

• Join the leading voice for public education in Australia
• Advocate and protect the interests of members in industrial matters
• Attractive remuneration package & benefits; Abbotsford location

The Role

Reporting to the Branch Secretary, you will work as part of a team of industrial officers to advance and protect members’ interests in Courts and industrial tribunals. You will manage a case load that requires a high level of attention to detail and contribute to strategic industrial policy development.

Specifically you will, among other things:

• Run industrial litigation in federal courts (in conjunction with leading external barristers and solicitors);
• provide advice to members and negotiate with employers as required;
• Advocate for members who have been terminated;
• Run disputes in the Fair Work Commission;
• Together with leadership, advise and assist in enterprise bargaining across the AEU’s sectors;
• Provide relevant training;
• Provide advice to the Branch on compliance-related matters.

 Skills Required

To be considered for this position, you will have extensive experience working in a similar position in addition to;

• Detailed knowledge of the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) and industrial and employment law
• Significant experience in running proceedings in the Fair Work Commission and federal courts;
• Experience in enterprise bargaining;
• Understanding of gender and employment issues

Ideally, you will hold an unconditional practising certificate.

Part time work arrangements will be considered for the right candidate.