POSITION DESCRIPTION

The AMOU is seeking a highly motivated, member-focused individual with trade union Industrial Officer experience.

The position is a full-time, open-ended appointment with a six-month probationary period.

The AMOU is the oldest continuously registered union in the country. We represent maritime professionals employed on shore in port authorities, port operations, port service providers & stevedoring companies and officers at sea in towage, pilotage, offshore oil & gas, blue water and domestic shipping. The AMOU has offices in Sydney (HQ) and Fremantle and has an experienced team of seven Industrial Officers nationwide.

The successful candidate will be based in the AMOU Fremantle Office. Initially s/he will undertake duties including familiarisation with current enterprise agreements, membership demographics and the membership database, meeting staff members, the Executive Council team and members in their workplaces. S/he will then take on enterprise agreement negotiations, disputes involving AMOU members and Fair Work Commission advocacy duties.

PAY & CONDITIONS

This position will be filled as soon as we have identified the ideal candidate. Remuneration is in the range of $126,391- $139,464 depending on skills and experience, plus 14.5% employer superannuation contribution and 5 weeks annual leave.

A position description is attached.