• Rewarding career with an organisation committed to social justice
• Ongoing, full time role
• Flexible work arrangements
• Recent graduates are encouraged to apply

The Public Service Association (PSA) is the principal trade union representing thousands of South Australian Public Sector workers. We are dedicated to pursuing the interests of our members through strong, effective, leadership and advocacy.

About the role:

An exciting career opportunity exists to join the PSA’s dynamic Industrial Team as an Industrial Officer. The role requires industrial knowledge, an ability to take the initiative, navigate complex matters, and a strong desire to achieve positive outcomes for members. As a member of the PSA's Industrial Team, your role will involve:

• Providing individual and collective support to members on industrial matters
• Advocacy, representation and negotiation of cases before industrial and other tribunals
• Researching and providing high level technical industrial advice to support the work of the Organising Team and targeted union campaigns

Recent graduates and experienced Industrial Officers are encouraged to apply.

This is a full-time ongoing position based in the Adelaide CBD, however the PSA is willing to consider part-time options.

Commencement salary will be negotiated with the successful applicant and will be based on skills and experience.

About you:

The PSA is seeking people who have:

Commitment to Values:

• Strong, focused and motivated team player with a commitment to union values
• Passion for advocacy, representation and supporting union members

Interpersonal and Communication Skills:

• Strong relationship management skills with the ability to quickly build rapport and trust
• Articulate, with exceptional oral and written communication skills and attention to detail

Strategic and Analytical Thinking:

• Ability to interpret and navigate complex information and formulate a strategy to achieve the best possible outcome for our members

Technical Knowledge or Experience :

• A knowledge and understanding of SA industrial relations and the industrial instruments relevant to the SA Public Sector, or a demonstrated capacity to acquire that knowledge quickly
• Experience in negotiating workplace grievances / issues and industrial disputes, or the capacity to develop the necessary skills
• Awareness of SA public sector structures, policies and environment
• Current SA driver's licence and willingness to drive PSA fleet vehicles is desirable

Transferable skills are welcome

Experience in industrial relations or law is helpful, but not essential. We encourage applicants with skills and experience in advocacy, community engagement or human resources to apply.

Culture and benefits of working at the PSA:

• Flexible working conditions, including working from home opportunities
• Paid Wellbeing Days, as well as Grace Days over the Christmas and New Year period
• Ongoing professional development opportunities
• Access to membership benefits including discounts, and Journey Accident insurance
• Inclusive employer, embracing diversity and union values
• Conditions aligned with SA Public Sector
• Energetic, highly skilled team, committed to social justice and supporting our members in the public sector

For further information about this position please contact PSA Team Leader – Industrial, Sara– sara@psaofsa.asn.au, using the subject line: Industrial Officer enquiry via EthicalJobs.

For a copy of the job and person specification please email [email protected].