The Australian Education Union – ACT Branch is looking for a Case Manager to work within our Workplace Advocacy & Member Support team. The position will be for a period of 12 months, with the possibility of permanency.

Interested applicants should provide a CV, as well as a pitch (2 pages maximum) telling us why you are the right person for the position and our organisation. Please submit your application by email to [email protected] with the subject line “Case Manager Application”.

If you have any questions regarding the position, feel free to contact our Director - Workplace Advocacy and Member Support, Matthew Peterson, at [email protected] using the subject line: Case Manager - Kingston enquiry via EthicalJobs.

WHO WE ARE

The Australian Education Union (AEU) is a national union of nearly 200,000 educators in public schools and TAFEs. The ACT Branch represents teachers, school assistants, school psychologists and other support staff across the territory.

The AEU is united by our passion for making a difference in the lives of young Australians and our belief that fair pay and conditions for Australian educators is an investment in our country’s future.

As educational experts and the people who make public education happen every day, we have a say in how our schools and TAFE campuses work. Through our union, we campaign for resources to create the best possible learning environments and we join in debates about the shape of our public schools and TAFEs. We speak up to ensure the community appreciates the value of public education.

Working together, we win better salaries and working conditions. We’re here for each other with support and advice. We make sure we have the conditions, resources, and recognition we need to give each and every child in our care the best possible start in life.

WHAT YOU REQUIRE

The successful applicant will be intrinsically motivated by the work of this union and the broader union movement. You will be excited to come in to work every day and get satisfaction from helping our members have better working lives. You will be proud of the work that you do and produce consistent, high-quality work.

You will have experience, training and/or knowledge in industrial relations, employment law or human resources. Preferably, you will have experience working with, or for, unions. Ideally, this would be working as an Industrial Officer or similar. You’ll have a strong understanding of the Fair Work system, as well as other laws impacting on our members such as work health and safety, workers compensation and discrimination laws.

You will be key in the industrial work of the union, including advice, case support, and advocacy for and on behalf of AEU members on a range of issues they face at work, including matters arising under enterprise agreements, misconduct investigations, and work health and safety issues.

You will need to possess strong negotiation and advocacy skills to assist members achieving the best possible outcome. This will require you to advocate for and represent members’ interests with the employer, ACT Government and a broad range of other stakeholders. Being able to develop and foster positive working relationships both internal and external to the AEU will be crucial.

As the work of the team is the most visible to AEU members, it is critical that members feel understood and supported in their interactions with our team. You will need to approach your work in an understanding and empathetic way.

From time to time, you will be required to represent the branch and advocate for the interests of members. This could include before the Fair Work Commission, employer consultative committees and stakeholder forums, as well as our Branch Council.You will also play a crucial role in identifying industrial issues facing the AEU and its members. At times, this will involve supporting the work of the AEU’s organising team in its campaign activities, as well as identifying opportunities to address industrial issues in a proactive manner.

WHAT WE OFFER

We offer you an opportunity to work with in one of Australia’s largest and most successful unions advocating for workers’ rights and public education.

We are based in a spacious office with nearby coffee shops, supermarkets, and access to free parking onsite and within walking distance.

We strive to be a best-practice employer with a supportive team environment.This position offers an annual salary of between $112,428 - $119,288 plus 18% per annum superannuation. It includes 4 weeks’ annual leave/year and an additional 4 weeks’ compensatory leave/year to be accessed at the employee’s discretion.

Position Description

The information below describes the typical duties and responsibilities of the position.

1. Provide advice, support and advocacy to and on behalf of AEU members in relation to industrial issues.
2. Negotiate and engage with the employer in relation to workplace issues impacting our members.
3. Support the work of the organising team by providing information, advice and support as required.
4. Assist with the development of and delivery of training and information on industrial matters to our members.
5. Represent the Branch and our members, including before the Fair Work Commission, consultative committees and stakeholder forums.
6. Attend Branch Executive, Branch Council and all Mass and Stop Work Meetings.
7. Undertake other duties as directed.