Job Summary
Professionals Australia
- $90,000 - $110,000 pa (plus superannuation and car allowance)
- Applications close:
- Job posted on: 12th Mar 2024
Industrial Officer
Professionals Australia
Job description
Overview
Professionals Australia (PA) is a contemporary and innovative union, representing the industrial and professional interests of professional employees across Australia. Our members include engineers, scientists, pharmacists, managers, IT professionals, translators and interpreters, and architects.
We are committed to growing and strengthening our membership in workplaces and across industries and professions.
We strive to make a positive difference to members’ working and professional lives and we are working hard to gain greater respect, recognition and rewards for our members and the vital professional services they deliver.
PA is known for expanded service offerings, alternate membership models and digital marketing to achieve membership growth and retention.
We are looking for an Industrial Officer to play a critical role in the NSW PA team in improving and defending the working conditions of members across workplaces, industries and professions in innovative ways. Reporting directly to the Principal Industrial Officer, this role will work closely with other industrial and organising staff to achieve great outcomes for our membership.
Role description
The Industrial Officer will:
- Provide support, advice and representation to individual members and groups of members as required
- Work closely with the NSW team, elected officials and committees to develop, implement and review industrial strategies and goals for industries and workplaces
- Provide strategic IR advice and support to organising staff and delegates in all aspects of enterprise bargaining, disputes and other campaigns
- Assist with the drafting of submissions and reports on inquiries and proposed legislation and regulation as required.
- Contribute to and help deliver delegate training
- Undertake advocacy on behalf of PA in a range of forums, including consultative bodies, working parties and industrial tribunals in both federal and state jurisdictions.
- Contribute to building collaborative, inclusive and productive work practices across PA
- Support a diverse, healthy and safe workplace
Skills and experience
We are seeking someone who has:
- Experience in providing workplace advice and support to members or clients;
- Experience in the negotiation of workplace pay and conditions and resolving workplace issues and disputes, including advocacy experience
- Knowledge and experience in applying industrial (federal and NSW), anti-discrimination and WH&S legislation to collective industrial issues
- Demonstrated analytical abilities and problem-solving skills
- A demonstrated commitment and ability to work collaboratively with members, delegates, and organisers to achieve industrial goals
- Extensive knowledge of contemporary industrial relations and the issues facing professionals at work
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to produce high qualityreports.
- Demonstrated commitment to union values
- Relevant tertiary qualifications
- A ROE permit or ability to obtain one
- A current driver’s licence
Salary and conditions
The salary range for the role is $90,000 - $110,000 pa (plus superannuation and car allowance)depending upon the skills and experience of the successful applicant.
Flexible working arrangements and attractive leave entitlements
The location of the position is in the NSW office. All staff in NSW team currently have access to working from home options where it is safe, effective and efficient for them to do so.
Further information
People from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, are strongly encouraged to apply.
Applications must address the skills and experience criteria above.
For more information, please contact Natalie Falvey on 0450 969 589 or by email at [email protected] using the subject line: Industrial Officer enquiry via EthicalJobs.
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Job Summary
Professionals Australia
- $90,000 - $110,000 pa (plus superannuation and car allowance)
- Applications close:
- Job posted on: 12th Mar 2024