The Australian Manufacturing Workers’ Union is one of Australia’s largest trade unions, and covers workers in many areas of manufacturing including metal and engineering, scientific and technical, printing and vehicle.

The AMWU has a position available for an Industrial Officer based in our Brisbane Office. The position may involve some regional and interstate travel. The position involves working with members, potential members, union delegates and other Officials and Officers of the AMWU and other Unions and employers.

This role is a full-time position based in Brisbane.

Salary Package commences at $104,998 + superannuation and Union vehicle.

Typical duties:

• Preparation of cases including Applications, Submissions, Affidavits and other related industrial documents
• Representing the AMWU and its members before Courts and Tribunals including Fair Work Commission, Federal Court, Magistrates Court and Queensland Industrial Relations Commission
• Provide strategic advice to the State Secretary, Executive Officer and Officials and Officers on complex industrial matters requiring advocacy and industrial representation as a means of consolidation and resolution
• Research and monitoring of industrial law developments
• Preparation of submissions for internal and external inquiries
• Preparing Commission paperwork for Enterprise Bargaining including Protected Industrial Action Ballot applications and notices of industrial action
• Provide advice to members, Delegates and HSR’s on their rights and entitlements at work
• Work collaboratively with Industrial Bargaining Advocates
• Follow policies and procedures of the AMWU
• Adhere to requirements of the Fair Work Act, WHS Act and other Acts and Instruments affecting your employment
• Follow directions of the State Secretary

Work with and Report to:

• AMWU QLD/NT Executive Officer

Essential Selection Criteria

• Demonstrated commitment to trade union values
• High standard of work ethic and self-motivation
• Demonstrated experience in writing submissions, reports and policy documents
• Demonstrated skills in research, critical analysis, diagnostic interpretation and industrial advocacy
• Qualification in Law and experience in trade union background highly regarded
• Ability to work semi autonomously to organising plans and activities and demonstrate drive, determination and adaptability
• Ability to read and interpret a clause in the Fair Work Act, an Enterprise Agreement/Award and understand industrial relations legislation
• Demonstrated ability to analyse and resolve industrial conflict
• Must be able to demonstrate strong negotiation skills
• Demonstrated ability to establish, develop and maintain working relationships to the benefit of our members
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Computer literate
• Current Driver’s Licence
• No restriction on holding a right of entry permit through Fair Work Australia or any other permit required for employment with the AMWU