The Australian Licensed Aircraft Engineers Association (ALAEA) is a federal employee organisation with offices in NSW, Victoria and Queensland. We represent Licenced Aircraft Maintenance Engineers and other select roles in the aviation industry. We are seeking a motivated industrial officer to join our team.

The role involves:

• Representing members in:
  • Workplace disputes
  • Enterprise agreement negotiations
  • Contract negotiations
  • Unfair dismissals
  • Disciplinary processes
  • dispute resolution
  • Proceedings before the Fair Work Commission
• Provision of assistance and advice to all levels of the union on industrial matters
• Working collaboratively with other staff, elected officials and workplace representatives
• Research, preparation and advocacy before the Fair Work Commission

Essential

• Applicants will need to possess or be eligible to obtain a Aviation Security Identification Card
• Applicants will need to eligible to obtain a Right of Entry Permit from the Fair Work Commission
• Hold a valid Australian driver’s licence
• Be a permanent resident of Australia
• Have a commitment to unionism
• Sound oral and written communication
• Ability to work within a small team, including commitment to teamwork, and the ability to maintain positive working relationships
• Ability to acquire, or knowledge, of employment law and industrial legislation
• Ability to acquire a working knowledge of Civil Aviation legislation
• Ability to interpret enterprise agreements, employment contracts, policies and legislation
• Computer literacy and ability to learn Microsoft 365

Desirable

• Experience in aviation
• Experience in industrial relations or unionism
• Experience in negotiation and advocacy
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in law or industrial relations