• Excellent conditions with flexibility
• Permanent full-time or part-time vacancy
• Salary range: $91,296 to $111,035 including 11.5% Superannuation

The CPSU/CSA is a progressive Union representing members employed in the WA public sector, including agencies employing under federal agreements. The Union assists members and delegates by organising around collective issues, training on employment issues and members concerns, giving advice through its call centre and providing representation in the WAIRC and Fair Work. The CPSU/CSA is a Union powered by the values and strength of members across the Public Sector.

The role

The CPSU/CSA is looking for an enthusiastic person to join and participate in its advocacy team the Industrial Services Group which consists of Industrial Officers, some of whom are legally qualified. As part of the Industrial Services team, you will work closely with the CPSU/CSA staff, members and workplace leaders to manage strategically collective negotiations for agreements, the settlement of disputes, and assist individual members seeking industrial assistance or advice.

The person will be required to negotiate industrial agreements or resolve collective disputes in the WAIRC or Fair Work, and to provide advice to staff, delegates or individual members for the resolution of their employment issues under the Supervision of the Senior Industrial Officer and Coordinator Membership Services.

We are looking for person who:

• Is passionate about building relationships and networks
• Is a people person who builds rapport easily
• Is motivated by empowering others to succeed
• Has a strong sense of fairness and social justice

People who require supervision for legal practice are welcome to apply as supervision for legal practice may be offered to the successful candidate. Having a law degree is not required for this role and anyone with a passion for advocacy is welcome to apply. Any transferrable skills will be considered.

Find out more about us. CPSU/CSA

To find out more about the role download the job description form.

At the CPSU/CSA we know our capacity to drive change is enriched when our team has a diversity of backgrounds and experience.

If you are an interesting, independent, positive thinker with a diverse range of life experiences and want to make a difference, we look forward to reading your application.

How to Apply

• Write a covering letter addressed to Melanie Bray Branch/General Secretary.
• Write a short statement addressing each of the selection criteria in the level 4/5 JDF.
• Click on the “Apply Now” button.
• Upload your CV, covering letter and statement addressing the selection criteria.

Addressing the selection criteria should be no more than 2 pages.

Applications close at 4:00pm on the closing date. 

To apply online, please click on the 'Apply Now' button above.

Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Kay Boey, Coordinator Membership Services, on 9323 3800.

Industrial Officer