January 23, 2025

Assistant Industrial Officer (x4) Member Rights Centre

POSITION VACANT

Assistant Industrial Officer (x4)

Member Rights Centre

Temporary Full-time

$101,296.38 per annum + Superannuation

+ 12 RDOs  + 5 weeks annual leave

The New South Wales Nurses and Midwives’ Association (NSWNMA) in association with the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation New South Wales Branch (ANMF NSW Branch) seeks an Assistant Industrial Officer (x4) to join our Member Rights Centre (MRC) on a temporary full-time basis.

You will be working for a highly respected association and one of the strongest and largest unions nationally. We have a successful track record of being a strong advocate for our members which is evident by our year-on-year membership growth.

In this role you will:

Progress Industrial Relations matters as allocated by the Manager, MRC including the provision of expert support, advice and representation to members and NSWNMA/ANMF NSW Branch union officers in the following broad areas:

  • Application of industrial instruments
  • Industrial advocacy in tribunals
  • Industrial research, advice and negotiation
  • General industrial research and advice to contribute to the achievement of the NSWNMA’s strategic goals

To be considered for this position you require:

Essential:

  1. Demonstrated commitment to the trade union movement
  2. Commitment to strive for the advancement of nurses and the nursing profession
  3. Thorough working knowledge of contemporary industrial relations legislation and practices
  4. Specific knowledge and experience in the negotiation and tribunal advocacy of individual member and award/agreement compliance matters
  5. Understanding of industrial tribunal protocols
  6. Negotiation, advocacy and representation skills
  7. Experience in program/project development, implementation and evaluation ability including skills such as co-ordination, highly developed consultation skills
  8. High level of initiative and ability to self-manage
  9. Ability to manage a range of complex issues/matters simultaneously, prioritise work
  10. Ability to exercise accurate and high-level judgment about industrial issues, including those with union-wide sensitivity or implications, commensurate with level of experience in the role
  11. Ability to operate and deliver outcomes in a political environment
  12. Excellent written and oral communication skills
  13. High level of industrial research and analytical skills
  14. Flexibility to adapt to high pressure situations and meet tight deadlines under pressure
  15. Ability to participate effectively as a member of a team
  16. Word processing and typing capacity to a level of reasonable self-sufficiency and working knowledge of Word, email and Excel (where required) programs, internet searching
  17. Ability to relate effectively with members/delegates/potential members, and employers/employer representatives
  18. Current driver’s licence (class 1A).
  19. Compliance with COVID-19 vaccination requirements

Relevant tertiary education:

  1. Experience in industrial relations or a related field. A qualification or current studies in industrial relations will be highly regarded.

Desirable:

  1. Experience in related fields such as work as an organiser, industrial research officer or employment is an additional benefit.
  2. Prior working experience in the trade union movement is an additional benefit but not a requirement.

How to Apply

How to apply for this position:

Click here to apply for this position online. Your application must briefly address each point of the selection criteria found in the Industrial Officer position description.

Applications close Sunday, 2nd February 2025.

NSWNMA/ANMF NSW Branch is an Equal Opportunity Employer and fosters a diverse workplace.

 

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