The Manufacturing Division is a division of the Construction Forestry Maritime Mining and Energy Union. Our industries include forestry, wood-processing, timber & building products, construction activity such as glazing and floor-laying, and manufacturing activity such as furniture-making, glass production, pulp & paper, soft furnishings, textiles, clothing and footwear.

• Work Type/s: Full Time Position
• Classifications: Advocacy & Campaigns, Unions & Workers Rights, Recruitment
• Sector/s: Not for Profit (NFP)
• Location: Brisbane Qld

TCF Sector Compliance Officer

Work within the Textile Clothing & Footwear Sector, Manufacturing Division CFMEU. The TCF Sector is seeking a new Compliance Officer to join our high energy, passionate, progressive team in Brisbane Qld.

As our Compliance Officer, you will:

• Visit and meet with workers in TCF factories, sweatshops, and home-based work environments.
• Audit supply chains for compliance with all legislative minimum standards and health & safety requirements.
• Map and analyse company supply chains.
• Prepare correspondence, reports, campaigns, and work to resolve noncompliance in the TCF Sector
• Report to the CFMEU MD National Compliance Manager

Does this sound like you?

Experience and Qualifications

• Experience as an organiser in a union or community context may be an advantage.
• Experience as a Union Delegate/worker in the TCF industry may be an advantage.
• Passion for the union movement.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated recruitment, organising and negotiation skills.
• Ability to communicate with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Experience working with migrant and non-English speaking background communities.
• Experience in activist campaigns.

• Capacity to speak a community language will be highly regarded.
• Drivers Licence
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Capacity to work irregular working hours.

Interested? Other information you should know

Applicants must be residents who are eligible to work in Australia and must have eligibility to obtain a Right of Entry Permit.

The position will be based in Brisbane.

To submit your application, click Apply Now.

An attractive remuneration package, commensurate with relevant experience and competence, will be offered to the successful applicant.