ABout the role

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced and dynamic individual to join HACSU's Industrial team providing industrial and legal advice.

You will be working in a fast paced environment with a variety of duties including:

• Provide industrial advocacy to members in respect of bargaining, compliance, grievance, disciplinary and professional matters in Fair Work and other tribunals. This includes full case preparation and conducting conciliation and arbitration of industrial matters.
• In conjunction with the Senior Industrial Officer and Organising team, draft, review and negotiate Collective Agreements with individual employers and across sector employers.
• Undertake research into industrial issues and industry reform impacting on workers’ rights and employment conditions.
• Prepare submissions, briefings and reports internally and externally to various bodies to further the interests of members.
• Prepare industrial updates and bulletins for members.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of strategic industrial and organising campaigns.
• Plan and manage industrial campaigns, including attention to risk management demonstrating the capacity to operate in an environment of rapid change.
• Represent the Branch before appropriate tribunals and on industry and government consultative bodies with strong advocacy skills.

KPIs

• Strong Union Values.
• Commitment to the underlying principles of the union movement, social justice, community development and equity.
• Previous experience in the resolution of workplace or industrial matters in formal forums or tribunals.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the current industrial relations legislation, Enterprise Agreements, relevant modern awards issues and practices.
• Demonstrated ability to work co-operatively and effectively with colleagues.
• Demonstrated understanding of the industrial and professional issues affecting HACSU members.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and resolve issues arising from a demanding workload, high levels of expectation and competing priorities in the workplace.
• Ability to work autonomously and use initiative, performing consistently well under pressure and to manage multiple priorities to deadlines.
• Proven ability to positively contribute to change and innovation.
• Demonstrated decision-making, time management and organisational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills combined with the capabilities of perseverance and persistence
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to use information systems, analyse relevant statistics and produce written reports of a high standard.
• Demonstrated written and oral communication skills.

A position description is attached.