An exciting opportunity exists for a person to join the United Workers Union’s industrial team as a Senior Industrial Officer (PQE of 5 years+). This ongoing, full-time, position may be based in any capital city in Australia. Part-time arrangements of 4 days per week may be considered.
As a member of the UWU Industrial Team, you will be regularly required to appear in Courts and Tribunals across Australia, representing and advocating for members to improve working conditions and defend entitlements. The Industrial Team also works within the UWU to help shape industrial strategies that assist in building power, growth and union membership.

• Manage a caseload which includes resolving workplace issues by providing industrial advice to members and advocacy with employers and before industrial tribunals to ensure that members’ entitlements are being enforced.
• Participate in enterprise bargaining negotiations and ensure compliance with the legislative regime in all aspects of the bargaining process.
• Represent members and the Union in collective and individual meetings with employers and peak bodies.
• Represent members and the Union in Award matters before the FWC (and similar).
• Ensure the work contributes to achieving the Objects of the Union and assists with retaining union members, membership growth, member leadership and action and winning industry power.
• Maintain and develop industrial knowledge across UWU industries.
• Other duties associated with ensuring a high standard is maintained to provide assistance to Union members.
• Ensure that the Union’s values of equity, diversity and inclusion are upheld and promoted.