Senior Labour Advocate

3 days ago

Adelaide, South Australia beBeeEmployment Full time $101,464 - $142,040
Industrial Officer Job Description

Job Role Summary

This critical role within the Union represents and advocates for members in Courts and Tribunals across Australia to improve working conditions and defend entitlements.

The successful candidate will be part of a dynamic team working towards building power, growth, and union membership. With significant training and support available, this role is suitable for a law graduate or a lawyer looking to move into employment law.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage a caseload resolving workplace issues by providing industrial advice to members and advocacy with employers and before industrial tribunals.
  • 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 Fair Work Commission.
  • Ensure work contributes to achieving the Union's objectives and assists with retaining union members, membership growth, member leadership, and action.
  • Maintain and develop industrial knowledge across UWU industries.
  • Perform other duties associated with ensuring a high standard is maintained to provide assistance to Union members.
  • Ensure the Union's values of equity, diversity, and inclusion are upheld and promoted.

Selection Criteria:

  • A passion and drive to improve workers' lives and achieve the Union's goals.
  • Ability in managing expectations around dispute resolution.
  • Ability in using legislation, awards, and agreements to enforce members' rights and entitlements.
  • A solid knowledge and understanding of the Australian industrial relations environment.
  • Experience in advocacy through the Fair Work Commission or relevant Courts.
  • Experience in representing members and/or clients in employment-related matters.
  • Good written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability and willingness to work as part of a team.
  • Ability to participate in the Union's political and social justice agenda.
  • Bachelor of Law (or prior experience as an Industrial Officer).

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