Uwu: Lead Industrial Officer - Brisbane, Australia - Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU)

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LEAD INDUSTRIAL OFFICER (QLD) - UNITED
WORKERS'
UNION**The United Workers Union is seeking a highly motivated Industrial Officer to lead our Queensland Industrial team, to be based in Brisbane.

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

Lead a team of Industrial Officers to resolve individual and collective issues effectively and in the process build union membership;
Ensure the work of the team assists to retain union members, encourage new members to join, and increase member participation in their union;
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;
Work with the Deputy Director to supervise, manage and allocate workload within the team;
Train, mentor and develop the industrial knowledge and standards within the team;
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

The Lead Industrial Officer demonstrates:

Passion and drive to improve workers' lives and help grow the union movement
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;
Significant experience in advocacy, preferably through the Fair Work Commission or relevant Courts;
Experience in managing a team (desirable);
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Whilst not a requirement of the position, the holding of a Practicing Certificate or the ability to obtain a Practicing Certificate will be beneficial.

To perform this job, you will also be required to have or obtain and maintain:

Right of Entry Permits
Immunisation against COVID19 or have a medical exemption

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

Salary commensurate with demonstrated skills and experience (indicative range $103,941 to $139,089);
16% superannuation;
6 weeks annual leave plus 25% leave loading;
Payment of practicing certificates; and
Generous other leave and conditions.

HOW TO APPLY

CLOSING DATE

UWU:

Lead Industrial Officer (QLD):

United Workers Union:

United Workers Union

Job posted on:
July 21, 2023

Applications close:4pm (AEST)Wednesday, 2 August 2023

Salary:
$103,941 to $139,089