Are you passionate about improving the lives of working people? Do you bring empathy, strong communication skills, and a creative approach to problem-solving?

The Australian Services Union NSW & ACT (Services) Branch (ASU) is seeking to employ an Industrial Officer with at least one year’s experience in a similar role, who shares our values and is ready to support ASU members in securing fair pay, safe working conditions, and resolving workplace issues.

The ASU is a progressive, growing union committed to social justice and empowering workers. Our campaigns have led to landmark wins like:

• Equal Pay: Up to 45% wage increases for community and disability workers
• We Won’t Wait: Securing 10 days paid domestic violence leave for all workers

Our members work across:

• Community services: NDIS, child youth and family services, community legal services, migrant and refugee support services, local neighbourhood centres and more
• Public services: Transport and water
• Private sector: Airlines, travel, IT

Key Responsibilities

• Represent members in workplace disputes and grievances.
• Prepare and present matters in industrial tribunals, with assistance.
• Provide members with industrial advice and advocacy.
• Support campaigns and contribute to broader union goals.
• Apply relevant legislation and sector-specific frameworks (e.g. NDIS Code of Conduct).
• Conduct industrial research and negotiations.
• Collaborate with Organisers and contribute to member engagement.

You’ll thrive in this role if you:

• Have at least one year’s experience in a similar role.
• Share ASU’s values and commitment to union principles.
• Have strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Are empathetic, detail-oriented, and resilient under pressure.
• Understand industrial relations and have advocacy experience in industrial tribunals.
• Are ready to contribute to the union’s political and social justice agenda.
• Have a working knowledge of organising principles.

Conditions

• Full time, 35 hours per week.
• $97,506 to $120,127 per annum dependent on skills and experience.
• Redfern or Penrith based – close to public transport. Note: there may be a requirement to work in other ASU offices from time to time.
• 12.5% superannuation.
• 17.5% annual leave loading.
• 12 rostered days off (RDOs) per year.
• 4 weeks annual leave plus Christmas shutdown leave.
• 6 months paid parental leave.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Assistant Secretary Tegan Cone: [email protected] using the subject line: Industrial Officer - Redfern / Penrith enquiry via EthicalJobs.