Industrial Officer/Senior Industrial Officer

8 hours ago

Surry Hills, New South Wales, Australia National Tertiary Education Union Full time $127,409 - $158,684 per year
  • Level 7/8 - $127,409 - $158,684
  • Additional 17% employer superannuation
  • Rewarding career with a progressive organisation

The National Tertiary Education Union (NSW) is seeking two suitably qualified and experienced Industrial Officers for our NSW Division located in Surry Hills.

Shape the future of higher education

The university sector is in a challenging period of transition. As an NTEU Industrial Officer, you'll be at the centre of major industrial and political developments, including:

  • Enterprise bargaining and protected industrial action that delivers meaningful gains in pay, conditions and equity
  • Legislative reform on university governance, improving accountability and transparency
  • Work Health & Safety enforcement, especially on workloads and psychosocial risks
  • Strategic litigation to protect staff rights, including the right to secure work, intellectual freedom, and political expression

This is a role where your advocacy has direct, lasting impact for thousands of university staff - and where your skills will help shape the future of Australia's public universities. You'll be joining an expanded and ambitious industrial team with a strong record of achievement across NSW.

About the NTEU (NSW Division)

The National Tertiary Education Union is the federally registered union representing staff in and around higher education. In NSW, we cover all 10 public universities, their student organisations, research institutes and associated entities.

We are a progressive, values-driven union that backs our members with sector-leading conditions, including:

  • Five weeks' recreation leave
  • 36 weeks' paid parental leave
  • Paid study leave and financial support for further study
  • Hybrid working and flexible hours

We actively encourage applications from women and non-binary candidates, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and others under-represented in industrial and legal fields.

What you'll do

  • Manage a diverse and challenging case load, representing members on workplace issues and disputes
  • Prepare and run applications, submissions and evidence before the Fair Work Commission, tribunals and courts
  • Provide high-level advice and technical expertise to bargaining teams, and lead enterprise bargaining negotiations
  • Research and analyse industrial, governance and WHS issues, and prepare strategic advice for elected officers
  • Mentor and support organisers, delegates and members to strengthen collective capacity
  • Work collaboratively with colleagues in a growing, high-performing industrial team

How to apply

To perform this role you will be required to have or obtain, and maintain a valid driver's licence; and Right of Entry Permits.

Salary range is as per NTEU National Staff Agreement Level 7-8 ($127,409 - $158,684 per annum, plus 17% superannuation).

To download the Position Description/Key Selection Criteria and apply, visit and enter the reference code

Applications MUST address the Key Selection Criteria for the position, include the names and contact details of two referees, and be addressed to the NSW Division Secretary, Vince Caughley.

Applications close 11:59 pm (AEST) on Monday, 20 October 2025.

NTEU (NSW) welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds, genders, and experiences. We are dedicated to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce. Applicants will be given priority consideration and preference in selection for this vacancy if they are from an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background.

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