About us:

Are you passionate about improving the lives of healthcare and aged care workers in Australia? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you at the Health Services Union NSW/ACT/QLD (HSU).

The HSU is one of the fastest growing unions in Australia, with over 52,000 members in Health, Aged care, Disabilities, Paramedics, and Ambulance services. We use our collective power to build a fair and just society through improving pay, job security and conditions for our members.

With a dynamic and passionate team of approximately 125 employees, HSU staff across the organisation work tirelessly to support and assist each other in our mission to grow and develop the industrial, social, and political interests of our members and their communities.

If you're ready to join a team of dedicated professionals who are committed to creating a fairer and more just society, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity at the HSU today.

About the role:

The HSU is excited to recruit a highly experienced Chief of Staff and Industrial Officer to our executive team.

This role serves as a trusted strategic advisor, counsel and support to the HSU Secretary and Executive Team. Operating with a high level of autonomy, the position is fully accountable for the accuracy, validity and integrity of the content of advice provided. Main responsibilities include planning, directing and coordinating Union operational activities.

The position holder will have responsibility for advising the HSU on strategic Industrial Relations and carrying out the HSU’s Industrial Relations agenda. This role operates within an external environment of high risk and sensitivity and requires significant judgement in determining risk positions for the Union

This is a permanent full-time position based in our Sydney CBD Head Office.

Responsibilities:

• Identify risks associated with the executive management of the Union and develop and implement appropriate strategies and controls to mitigate risk.
• Providing strategic advice to the Secretary regarding the daily operations of the Union.
• Assisting the Secretary by overseeing key priorities, initiatives and activities related to the overall plans of the Union.
• Helping develop and execute strategy in conjunction with the Secretary and ensure its timely and quality implementation across all divisions of the Union
• Negotiate on behalf of the HSU in forums across the state and federal governments and departments, external committees, and working parties.
• Contribute to the industrial and political strategic direction of the HSU

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Demonstrated experience in a leadership role at a senior management level, preferably in an area of rapid change or transformation.
• Superior interpersonal skills demonstrated by the ability to form professional relationships at all levels of the organisation and with external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience directing work of an industrial and political nature.
• Comprehensive understanding of the political priorities of the union and ability to engage in a nuanced approach to achieve these goals

Remuneration:

• $160,000 + 11.5% (12% for females) Employee Superannuation Contributions

Our Benefits:

• Attractive employment conditions, including access to an RDO system, religious leave, study leave, reproductive health and wellbeing leave, birthday leave and travel to work payments.
• A supportive Health and Wellbeing program
• Access to Staff Training and Development funding
• Generous Salary Packaging arrangements