What we do

The Australian Federal Police Association (AFPA) represents the professional, industrial, and welfare interests of the Australian Federal Police (AFP) employees. As an autonomous sub-branch of the Police Federation of Australia (PFA), the AFPA is a registered Trade Union operating under the Fair Work (Registered Organisations) Act 2009. The AFPA head office is located in Canberra ACT.

The AFPA is seeking to employ a suitably qualified and experienced Industrial Officer for a full-time position based in Canberra for an initial 12-month period, with the possibility of permanency. The position will complement our established and supportive Legal and Industrial team.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications
• Preferred minimum one-year industry experience in Industrial Relations, Human Resources, Workplace Health and Safety role, and/or Law.
• A passion for advocacy and union values, as well as skills in casework, representation, problem-solving, and research.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent personal organisation and ability to prioritise.
• The ability to work as part of a team, and to develop professional relationships.

We offer you

An opportunity to join a fantastic team of specialist workplace and industrial relations professionals acting for AFPA Members. We offer an attractive remuneration package as well as an additional paid shutdown period over Christmas and New Year.

You will receive the benefits of:

• Joining a great team of dedicated professionals assisting members.
• Flexible working environment.
• Remuneration Industrial Officer up to $123,000 + Super, depending on experience.
• Working with a supportive and engaged team.
• Support in pursuing work-related training opportunities.

To apply please click the "Apply Now" button.

For a confidential discussion, please contact Giles Snedker, Legal Manager on 02 6285 1677 or email direct: [email protected] using the subject line: Industrial Officer enquiry via EthicalJobs.

A Merit Pool of suitable candidates will be established to fill similar vacancies that may occur within the next 18 months.

NB: The AFPA focuses resources on our members subsequently this opportunity is not open to recruitment companies.