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Industrial Officers x2

Working Women's Centre SA Inc.

The Working Women’s Centre SA Inc is a not for profit organisation that provides an industrial service to vulnerable working women and people. The centre was established in 1979 and has been advising, supporting and advocating for vulnerable workers for 41 years. The centre provides support, advice and representation to women and vulnerable workers who face issues in their employment in both federal and state jurisdictions.

The positions are subject to continued funding. There is one permanent full-time position available and one fixed-term full-time position available.

We are committed to providing secure employment at the first operational opportunity.

Employment conditions are specified in the Working Women’s Centre Inc Enterprise Agreement 2018. Some out of hours’ work is required.

CONDITIONS:

  • Competitive salary $86,693 - $90,030
  • 12% superannuation
  • Flexible workplace
  • 35-hour week (plus reasonable overtime stipulated in the EBA)
  • TOIL entitlements

An INDUSTRIAL OFFICER’S DUTIES ARE AS FOLLOWS:

  • Provide information and industrial advice to vulnerable people who are primarily not members of unions and who do not have their own lawyer.
  • Provide industrial advice across a wide range of federal and state legislation concerning industrial and employment matters.
  • Represent clients in conciliation, arbitration, and court hearings with respect to industrial claims and disputes.
  • Work closely with the Director, the successful candidate(s) will have responsibility for carriage of disputes, pre and post conciliation/mediation.
  • Maintain files and organise client data for the purpose of reporting.
  • Perform ancillary tasks as directed.

Outreach and Community Education

  • Represent the Working Women’s Centre on a broad range of community, union, government, legal and departmental committees as necessary.
  • Prepare and present community education sessions.
  • Raise Awareness through innovative and target of the need of women and vulnerable people in various forums.

Union Liaison and Assistance

  • Educate and assist women in gaining representation from their unions.

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

  • Demonstrated knowledge of Fair Work Act 2009, state and federal discrimination legislation and a sound understanding of worker’s compensation schemes.
  • Demonstrated abilities in negotiation and conflict resolution.
  • Demonstrated high level written and oral communication skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage a busy case load.
  • Exceptional time management skills and demonstrated ability to prioritise tasks.
  • A demonstrated commitment to the principles of justice and worker's rights.
  • Understanding of gender politics and the intersection with labour/employment policy.

Desirables

  • A legal/industrial relations or relevant tertiary qualification.
  • Demonstrated ability to advocate for clients in tribunals, commissions.
  • Demonstrated research and writing skills.

A position description is attached.

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