Industrial Officer

Australian Federal Police Association; South Canberra; On-site; AUD 122,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

The Australian Federal Police Association (AFPA) is seeking a suitably qualified Industrial Officer for a full-time role based in Canberra for an initial 12-month period, with a possibility of permanency. The position sits within our Legal and Industrial team and requires relevant industrial relations experience or related fields.

Ideal candidates will have tertiary qualifications, strong advocacy skills, and excellent written and verbal communication, with the ability to work collaboratively

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualifications.
• Minimum one year of industry experience in Industrial Relations, HR, Workplace Health and Safety or Law.
• A passion for advocacy and union values, as well as skills in case work, representation, problem solving, and research.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent personal organisation and ability to prioritise.
• The ability to work as part of a team, and to develop professional relationships.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Research

Education

Relevant tertiary qualifications

Job description

Australian Federal Police Association – Barton ACT

Industrial Relations & Employment Law (Legal)

Full time – 12-month contract with possibility of permanency

Part time may be considered

Up to $135,348 per year plus Super, depending on experience.

What we do:

The Australian Federal Police Association (AFPA) represents the professional, industrial, and welfare interests of the Australian Federal Police (AFP) employees. As an autonomous sub-branch of the Police Federation of Australia (PFA), the AFPA is a registered Trade Union operating under theFair Work (Registered Organisations) Act 2009. The AFPA head office is located in Canberra ACT.

The AFPA is seeking to employ a suitably qualified and experienced Industrial Officer for a full-time position based in Canberra for an initial 12-month period, with the possibility of permanency. The position will complement our established and supportive Legal and Industrial team.

The ideal candidate will have:

Relevant tertiary qualifications

Preferred minimum one-year industry experience in an Industrial Relations, Human Resources, Workplace Health and Safety role, and/or Law.

A passion for advocacy and union values, as well as skills in case work, representation, problem solving, and research.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Excellent personal organisation and ability to prioritise.

The ability to work as part of a team, and to develop professional relationships.

We offer you:

An opportunity to join a fantastic team of specialist workplace and industrial relationsprofessionals acting for AFPA Members. We offer an attractive remuneration package as well as an additional paid shut down period over Christmas and New Year.

You will receive the benefits of:

Joining a great team of dedicated professionals assisting members.

Flexible working environment.

RemunerationIndustrial Officerup to $135,348 + Super, depending on experience.

Working with a supportive and engaged team.

Support in pursuing work-related training opportunities.

NB: The AFPA focuses resources on our members subsequently this opportunity is not open to recruitment companies.

A Merit Pool of suitable candidates will be established to fill similar vacancies that may occur within the next 18 months.