Industrial Advocate - Higher Education Union, NSW

Talent Propeller Limited; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 131,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Five weeks' recreation leave

36 weeks' paid parental leave

Paid study leave and financial support

Hybrid working and flexible hours

Job summary

The National Tertiary Education Union (NSW Division) in Sydney is seeking an experienced Industrial Officer to lead staff representation in the university sector, focusing on enterprise bargaining, governance reforms, and WHS enforcement. You will provide expert advice and strategic direction to bargaining teams.

This role offers a pathway to shaping higher education policy and worker rights. You will manage a varied caseload, prepare filings before the Fair Work Commission and courts, and

Qualifications

• Qualified and experienced industrial officer in NSW higher education sector.
• Experience representing staff in industrial matters.
• Ability to lead negotiations and provide technical bargaining advice.

Responsibilities

• Represent members on workplace issues and disputes.
• Prepare and run applications, submissions and evidence before tribunals and courts.
• Provide high-level bargaining advice to bargaining teams and lead enterprise negotiations.
• Research governance, WHS and industrial issues to brief elected officers.
• Mentor organisers and delegates to strengthen collective capacity.
• Collaborate with colleagues in a growing industrial team.

Skills

Advocacy

Enterprise bargaining

Work Health & Safety

Governance reform

Litigation strategy

Job description

The National Tertiary Education Union (NSW Division) in Sydney is seeking an experienced Industrial Officer to lead staff representation in the university sector, focusing on enterprise bargaining, governance reforms, and WHS enforcement. You will provide expert advice and strategic direction to bargaining teams.

This role offers a pathway to shaping higher education policy and worker rights. You will manage a varied caseload, prepare filings before the Fair Work Commission and courts, and