Industrial Officer (11-month contract)

• Rewarding opportunity with a progressive organisation

The NTEU (Queensland Division) is seeking to employ a full-time Industrial Officer for a 11-month fixed-term period to replace a staff member who is going on extended leave. The position is based at the Queensland Division Office in Taringa and also works out of NTEU Branch offices on Queensland university campuses. Some travel may be required.

DUTIES INCLUDE:

Negotiating collective agreements; advocacy before industrial tribunals and internal university tribunals; negotiating with higher education managements on individual and collective cases and disputes; providing members with industrial advice and training; and co-ordinating with organising campaigns.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent; experience in the trade union movement and commitment to trade union principles; demonstrated experience in advocacy before tribunals; demonstrated experience in negotiating agreements; campaign skills (including a demonstrated commitment to and understanding of the principles of organising); excellent communication skills; and a current drivers licence.

DESIRABLE ATTRIBUTES:

Knowledge of the higher education industry; and basic word processing skills.

SALARY:

Salary range is as per NTEU National Staff Agreement Level 7 ($107,134 – $118,283 pa), depending on applicant’s level of experience. Employer superannuation contributions of 17% are paid in addition to salary.