National Industrial Officer/Senior Industrial Officer

• Level 7 – $102,971 to $113,686 | Level 8 – $117,415 to $128,247
• Additional 17% employer superannuation
• Rewarding career with a progressive organisation

The National Office, based in South Melbourne, is seeking to employ two full-time staff for their industrial team – a Level 7 Industrial Officer and a Level 8 Senior Industrial Officer. Regular interstate travel is expected.

Duties include:

• The provision of advice and assistance all levels of the union on industrial matters
• Representation of members and the union in negotiations with institutional management and employer bodies
• Liaison and negotiation with other unions, education organisations and peak union bodies
• Research, preparation and advocacy of cases before industrial and other tribunals

The appointments will be made at NTEU Level 7 (Industrial Officer) and Level 8 (Senior Industrial Officer), depending on qualifications and/or experience and carry a salary in the range $102,971 to $113,686 (Level 7) or $117,415 to $128,247 (Level 8), plus an additional 17% employer superannuation component. The terms and conditions of the positions are currently in accordance with the NTEU National Union Collective Agreement 2014-2017.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Relevant qualifications or extensive relevant experience;
• Experience in negotiation and advocacy;
• Experience with unions and/or community organisations;​
• Well developed communication skills, both written and oral;
• The ability to effectively organise your own work and to work co-operatively with Elected Officers and other Union staff.