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FULL TIME INDUSTRIAL OFFICER

FULL TIME INDUSTRIAL OFFICER
AMWU VICTORIAN BRANCH

The AMWU Victorian branch has a vacancy for an Industrial Officer to join our team in February 2022.

It would be beneficial for the applicant to have a demonstrated experience in a similar role.

Should you wish to apply for the position, please forward an application to cristopher.noy@amwu.org.au by close of business on Friday 10th December 2021.


The AMWU represents workers in a wide range of industries, including: metal, engineering, vehicle, food and printing.

The Victorian Branch of the AMWU is seeking to employ a passionate and committed Industrial Officer. This position would suit a candidate who enjoys new challenges and the opportunity to work with a highly regarding organisation at the forefront of industrial relations.

The position undertakes a range of industrial and legal work including but not limited to:

• Preparation of cases and representing the union and our members before the Fair Work Commission, other tribunals such as VCAT and courts.
• Briefing counsel.
• Handling a wide range of membership grievances, including: unfair dismissals, discrimination and victimisation, the pursuit of entitlements under industrial instruments.
• Conducting research into companies, so as to assist the union in bargaining and in insolvency matters.
• Providing internal advice on legislative and industrial instrument interpretation, and other industrial matters.
• Drafting terms for agreements.

The ideal candidate will possess:

• A comprehensive knowledge of the law in these areas: industrial, employment, discrimination, procedure and evidence. Expertise in areas such as corporations (including insolvency), administrative law and commercial law would be well regarded.
• Well developed interpersonal skills, the ability to work under pressure, self-motivation and good administrative practices.
• The ability to work co-operatively and effectively within a group environment with a broad range of people
• A full understanding of industrial relations concepts.
• Previous experience in a union office or a labour law firm will be highly regarded.
• Experience in advocacy is essential. Legal qualifications and a current practising certificate will be highly regarded.
• A commitment to trade unionism is essential.

Salary package will be commensurate with skills, qualifications and experience.

The AMWU is an equal opportunity employer.



• Briefing counsel.
• Handling a wide range of membership grievances, including: unfair dismissals, discrimination and victimisation, the pursuit of entitlements under industrial instruments.
• Conducting research into companies, so as to assist the union in bargaining and in insolvency matters.
• Providing internal advice on legislative and industrial instrument interpretation, and other industrial matters.
• Drafting terms for agreements.

The ideal candidate will possess:

• A comprehensive knowledge of the law in these areas: industrial, employment, discrimination, procedure and evidence. Expertise in areas such as corporations (including insolvency), administrative law and commercial law would be well regarded.
• Well developed interpersonal skills, the ability to work under pressure, self-motivation and good administrative practices.
• The ability to work co-operatively and effectively within a group environment with a broad range of people
• A full understanding of industrial relations concepts.
• Previous experience in a union office or a labour law firm will be highly regarded.
• Experience in advocacy is essential. Legal qualifications and a current practising certificate will be highly regarded.
• A commitment to trade unionism is essential.

Salary package will be commensurate with skills, qualifications and experience.

The AMWU is an equal opportunity employer.