Industrial Officer

Industrial Relations and Employment Law
Queensland - QLD
May 5, 2023
Full Time
Application deadline closed.

Job Description

Level 7 – $114,807 to $126,754
Additional 17% employer superannuation
Rewarding opportunity with a progressive organisation
The NTEU (Queensland Division) is seeking to employ a full-time Industrial Officer to be based primarily at the Queensland Division Office in Taringa. The position involves regular travel to all Queensland campuses. This is a full-time, permanent position.

The NTEU is a federally registered membership-led union with coverage of academic and general staff in higher education. The NTEU represents workers in all Queensland universities and their associated student organisations, research institutes and companies.

The NTEU strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples. The NTEU has a longstanding Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employment strategy (under revision) and a successful Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicant would work closely with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander members and other Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander NTEU staff and elected officials. More information available on application.

DUTIES INCLUDE:

Negotiating collective agreements; advocacy before industrial tribunals and internal university tribunals; negotiating with higher education managements on individual and collective cases and disputes; providing members with industrial advice and training; and co-ordinating with organising campaigns.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent; experience in the trade union movement and commitment to trade union principles; demonstrated experience in advocacy before tribunals; demonstrated experience in negotiating agreements; campaign skills (including a demonstrated commitment to and understanding of the principles of organising); excellent communication skills; and a current drivers licence.

DESIRABLE ATTRIBUTES:

Knowledge of the higher education industry; and basic word processing skills.

SALARY:

Salary range is as per NTEU National Staff Agreement Level 7 ($114,807 – $126,754 pa), depending on applicant’s level of experience. Employer superannuation contributions of 17% are paid in addition to salary.

Applications addressing both the essential and desirable selection criteria of the position, plus the names and contact details of two referees, should be addressed to the Division Secretary, Michael McNally. Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander people considering applications are encouraged to contact NTEU Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Policy Committee Chair, Dr Sharlene Leroy-Dyer at [email protected].

To apply for this job go to: www.nteu.recruitmenthub.com.au and enter ref code: 6325934. Applications close COB on Monday, 22 May 2023.

The NTEU values diversity in the workplace. This is a targeted position. Priority is given to a suitable candidate who is Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Applicants will need to provide information to corroborate their Aboriginality.