Who we are

We are the ACT Branch of Australia’s largest Union, representing more than 310,000 Nurses, Midwives and AIN/Ms across the nation.

What our values are

• Strong, effective advocacy
  • We actively promote the industrial, professional and social justice interests of our members.
• Accountability
  • We make the best use of our resources and are clear about our obligations.
• Integrity
  • We up-hold union values and model the behaviours we expect of others.
• Respect
  • We are fair and trustworthy in our dealings with others and with our own staff.

Who we are looking for

Ideally, you will be a diligent and friendly experienced paralegal or later-year law student (or both) who can readily understand, soundly analyse and communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing, on a variety of matters. You are self-aware and level-headed, and have an interest in assisting people who may have been treated unfairly.

What you will be working on

Under the supervision of ANMF Legal Counsel, you will:

• Undertake research in the following areas:
  • Employment Law and Industrial Relations
  • Workplace Discrimination and Human Rights
  • Work Health and Safety
  • Health and Healthcare Policy
• Draft legal documents and relevant correspondence to stakeholders
• Provide information to members to assist in resolving less complex individual matters
• Provide administrative and other support to ANMF Legal Counsel as required.

A position description is attached.