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Industrial Officer Wa

Industrial Officer Wa

United Workers UnionPerth, Australia
9 days ago
Job description

INDUSTRIAL OFFICER (SUITABLE FOR A LAW GRADUATE / LAWYER)

UNITED WORKERS' UNION

An exciting opportunity exists for a person to join the United Workers Union's industrial team as an Industrial Officer based in Western Australia.

As a member of the UWU Industrial Team, you will be regularly required to appear in Courts and Tribunals across Australia, representing and advocating for members to improve working conditions and defend entitlements. The Industrial Team also works within the UWU to help shape industrial strategies that assist in building power, growth and union membership.

With significant training and support available, the role would be suitable for a law graduate or a lawyer looking to move into employment law.

Why the UWU?

  • Exciting case work, advocacy and court experience
  • Represent amazing members, and know that you are helping to improve the lives of others
  • Work in a collaborative team environment, and get to know / work with IOs across Australia
  • Participate in a dedicated industrial officer training program for law graduates & new starters, focused on ensuring you build key skills within your first 3 months, 6 months and on an ongoing basis.
  • Take part in our 12-month CPD program, which includes monthly training (both practical and theoretical), as well as mock trials
  • Ongoing 1 : 1 support and mentoring

and so much more!

ABOUT UNITED WORKERS' UNION

United Workers' Union is a powerful member-led union whose sole purpose is to serve the collective interests of members in workplaces and communities by winning significant and long-lasting gains.

The Union is driving change by growing union membership, developing leadership amongst our members, encouraging active member participation in the union, building and enforcing standards in our sectors, and campaigning both politically and in the community.

The United Workers Union is proudly affiliated with the Australian Labor Party.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Manage a caseload which includes resolving workplace issues by providing industrial advice to members and advocacy with employers and before industrial tribunals to ensure that members' entitlements are being enforced.
  • Participate in enterprise bargaining negotiations and ensure compliance with the legislative regime in all aspects of the bargaining process.
  • Represent members and the Union in collective and individual meetings with employers and peak bodies.
  • Represent members and the Union in Award matters before the FWC (and similar).
  • Ensure the work contributes to achieving the Objects of the Union and assists with retaining union members, membership growth, member leadership and action and winning industry power.
  • Maintain and develop industrial knowledge across UWU industries.
  • Other duties associated with ensuring a high standard is maintained to provide assistance to Union members.
  • Ensure that the Union's values of equity, diversity and inclusion are upheld and promoted.
  • KEY SELECTION CRITERIA

  • An Industrial Officer demonstrates
  • A passion and drive to improve workers' lives and achieving the goals of the Union
  • Ability in managing expectations around dispute resolution
  • Ability in using legislation, awards and agreements to enforce member's rights and entitlements
  • A solid knowledge and understanding of the Australian industrial relations environment
  • Experience in advocacy through the Fair Work Commission or relevant Courts
  • Experience in representing members and / or clients in employment related matters
  • Good written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability and willingness to work as part of a team
  • Ability to participate in the unions political and social justice agenda
  • Bachelor of Law (or prior experience as an Industrial Officer)
  • To perform this job you will also be required to have or obtain and maintain :

  • Right of Entry Permits;
  • Immunisation against COVID-19 or have a medical exemption
  • DESIRABLE SELECTION CRITERIA

  • Eligibility to hold / have a practicing certificate.
  • REMUNERATION

    An attractive remuneration package will be offered to the successful applicant, which will include :

  • 16% superannuation
  • 6 weeks annual leave plus 25% leave loading;
  • 3 gratia days during the Christmas / End of Year period
  • The payment of practicing certificates;
  • Generous other leave and conditions; and
  • Flexible work arrangements - including up to two days' Work From Home (WFH), in accordance with the UWU policy.
  • HOW TO APPLY

    Please submit your resume, together with a cover letter addressing the selection criteria to Catherine Coghlan, Deputy Director (People, Culture and Change) to via Dayforce.

    CLOSING DATE

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