Manager, Legal

2 weeks ago

Melbourne, Australia Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) Full time

**Manager, Legal & Industrial**
- Permanent role working with the peak body for the Australian union movement, advancing and defending workers’ rights.
- Play a pivotal role in driving our industrial efforts for the benefit of working people.
- The ACTU is an organisation that respects cultural and social diversity within the workforce and the community. We especially encourage women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of colour, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and people from a diversity of socio-economic backgrounds to apply.

**Our organisation**

The Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) is the peak union body representing nearly 1.7 million workers and their families. Since our creation in 1927, the ACTU has spearheaded some of the most fundamental workplace struggles in Australia’s history. The ACTU’s role as a peak body is to encourage workers to join their union, be a national voice for our movement, and advance and defend workers’ rights by co-ordinating union campaigns, representing workers at a range of government and non-government forums and to provide industrial, policy and other support to our affiliates.

**The role**

As the Manager, Legal & Industrial, you will lead the development and implementation of industrial and policy strategies to advance the interests of workers. You will work closely with affiliates, government bodies, and other stakeholders to influence policy and industrial outcomes.

Your key responsibilities will include:

- Developing and implementing industrial strategies and policies.
- Leading negotiations and representing the ACTU in various forums.
- Providing strategic advice and support to affiliates.
- Coordinating campaigns and initiatives to advance workers’ rights.
- Building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders.

**Key Selection Criteria**
- Demonstrated experience in industrial relations and policy development.
- Strong negotiation and advocacy skills.
- Ability to develop and implement strategic plans.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Commitment to union values and principles.

**Benefits**

**To apply**

**Closing date**

Applications for this role close on Friday 21st March.

**Manager, Legal & Industrial**:
**Australian Council of Trade Unions**:
**Australian Council of Trade Unions**

**Job posted on**:February 27, 2025

**Applications close**:Friday 21st March

**Salary**:Salary in the range of $138,522 - $157,436 dependant on skills and experience, along with an additional 15% superannuation,

**Supporting Documents**:PD_Manager, Industrial & Policy_FEB25

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