The Union is seeking to employ a Special Projects/Industrial Officer based out of our Sydney Office at 7/321 Pitt Street Sydney NSW 2000.

The position is responsible for the preparation of cases and/or submissions before industrial tribunals and courts, preparing internal advice on legal and industrial matters, and the preparation of submissions to employer associations and government and non-government bodies.

The position is a full-time 35 hour a week (Monday to Friday) position with a fortnightly rostered day off. Salary range is from grade 4 level 1 $98,075 pa (plus superannuation) to grade 4 level 5 $111,282 (plus superannuation).

Interested candidates must provide a covering letter and resume which addresses the essential criteria for the position which are:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher qualification in Industrial Relations/Law or extensive experience working in an industrial relations context, with experience in presentation of submissions before industrial tribunals.
• Thorough knowledge of state and federal industrial and employment legislation.
• Demonstrated experience in writing submissions to local, federal, and state level tribunals or governmental bodies.
• Ability to respond quickly to changing priorities and develop appropriate strategies.
• Demonstrated ability to analyse and resolve political and industrial conflict.
• Demonstrated commitment to the principles of trade unionism.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Contemporary knowledge and demonstrated application of Microsoft Office suite.
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously on projects.

To obtain a copy of the position description, please download it at the link below or contact Daniel Papps on [email protected] using the subject line: Special Projects / Industrial Officer enquiry via EthicalJobs.