The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF) (South Australian Branch) is seeking an Industrial Officer to join our team.

About the Role

The Industrial Officer will provide a high standard of service for members’ enquiries and will support and represent members and groups of members in relation to their industrial and/or professional issues to employers, including through enterprise bargaining.

About You

To be considered for the position you will need to meet the following criteria:

• Qualifications and experience as a legal practitioner or industrial relations practitioner/advocate.
• Knowledge of employment law and/or knowledge or experience of nursing, midwifery and/or aged care practice, policy or management.
• Ability to provide industrial advice to the staff/members of ANMFSA in collaboration, where necessary, with the Branch’s advisers.
• Demonstrated ability to advise and represent members effectively in relation to their industrial and workplace matters, both at the initial enquiry stage and through ongoing file management.
• Demonstrated skills in:
  • Advocacy; and
  • Negotiation; and
  • Problem solving.
• Undertaking case work or projects relevant to this role.
• Strong communication skills (both verbal and written) and attention to detail.
• Sound time management skills and the ability to organise own work.
• Demonstrated commitment to the principles of trade unionism and have a strong client service focus.
• Demonstrated ability to work within a team, be self-directed within that environment and provide advice and support to other members of the team.
• Ongoing commitment to undertake the personal and professional development required to ensure currency of knowledge and skills at the required level.
• Hold a current driver’s licence.
• Hold a current WWCC (Working with Children Check) or have the ability to obtain one.

About us

The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF) (SA Branch) is the principal professional and industrial organisation representing more than 24,000 nurses, midwives and personal care workers across South Australia. ANMF (SA Branch) has been both a progressive industry body and the leading voice for the nursing and midwifery workforce for more than a century, working together to negotiate positive outcomes at a local, state and federal level.

As a service of ANMF (SA Branch), the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Education Centre (ANMEC) is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) and SA’s 2019 Training Provider of the Year. We pride ourselves on delivering high quality education with great student support, flexible learning options, and excellent student outcomes.

ANMF (SA Branch) also operates an in-house legal firm, Union Legal SA, providing legal services to both members and non-members, and works with other partners to support the Rosemary Bryant Foundation, a charity sponsoring nursing and midwifery research.

Our Culture and Benefits

The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation places a strong emphasis on valuing people and fostering wellbeing. You will enjoy shared values of unity, respect, justice, diversity, passion and compassion, integrity, organisational growth and excellence and contribute to a positive and dynamic workforce.

You will be surrounded by a vibrant, friendly team and enjoy the benefits of working in a beautiful office environment. Supporting passionate Executives and Directors, this role will be rewarding and provide you with ownership and responsibility.

We offer free onsite parking, a flexible work model that supports a blend of in-office and work from home, a monthly PDO (Programmed Day Off) and additional superannuation benefits after six months.

The Industrial Officer position is classified in the RN 2/3 range in accordance with the ANMF (South Australian Branch) Employees Agreement. An attractive salary package including negotiable flexible working arrangements is available for the right candidate and will be based on experience and skills.

For questions or enquiries about this role please email [email protected] using the subject line: Industrial Officer enquiry via EthicalJobs and a member of the team will contact you for a confidential conversation.

Further information and a job description can be obtained from the ANMF (SA Branch) website www.anmfsa.org.au

How to Apply

If this sounds like the role for you then we would love to hear from you! To apply, please submit your resume and a covering letter addressing the above requirements.

ANMFSA is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that is committed to providing a working environment that embraces diversity and inclusion. We are committed to building a workforce that is inclusive of and reflects the communities in which we live and work. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and members of culturally and linguistically diverse communities are encouraged to apply.