The Australian Maritime Officers Union (AMOU) is the oldest continuously registered union in the country. We represent maritime professionals employed on shore in port authorities, port operations, port service providers & stevedoring companies and Officers at sea in towage, pilotage, offshore energy, blue water and domestic shipping. The AMOU has offices in Sydney (HQ) and Fremantle and has an experienced team of seven Industrial Officers nationwide.

THE POSITION

The AMOU is seeking a highly motivated, member-focused individual with preferably trade union Industrial Officer experience.

The successful candidate will be based in the AMOU Fremantle Office. Initially s/he will undertake duties including familiarisation with current enterprise agreements, membership demographics and the membership database, meeting staff members, the Executive Council team and members in their workplaces. S/he will then take on enterprise agreement negotiations, disputes involving AMOU members and Fair Work Commission advocacy duties.

The position is a full-time, open-ended appointment with a six-month probationary period.

The terms and conditions of employment for AMOU staff are covered by a contemporary Collective Agreement.

A position description is attached.