Industrial Officer: Championing ECEC Pay & Rights

Unions NSW; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 97,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Independent Education Union of Australia – NSW/ACT Branch is seeking an Industrial Officer to improve pay and conditions for Early Childhood Education and Care workers. The role focuses on securing Commonwealth funded wage rises, a Worker Retention Payment, and supporting ECEC services to access these increases.

Initial training will be provided, with work based from the Ultimo office. Key duties include liaising with IEU officials, advising on wage measures, documenting with Fair Work

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualifications, preferably legal or industrial relations.
• Solid knowledge of the Australian industrial relations environment.
• Ability to manage workloads, prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Work with IEU officials and attend stakeholder meetings to develop resources.
• Provide industrial advice on wage rises, gender undervaluation increases and wage reviews.
• Prepare and file Fair Work Commission documentation for ECEC MEA participation.
• Advise on WRP compliance, including wage obligations and underpayments.

Skills

Industrial relations

Legal qualifications

Communication skills

Education

Tertiary qualifications

Job description

The Independent Education Union of Australia – NSW/ACT Branch is seeking an Industrial Officer to improve pay and conditions for Early Childhood Education and Care workers. The role focuses on securing Commonwealth funded wage rises, a Worker Retention Payment, and supporting ECEC services to access these increases.

Initial training will be provided, with work based from the Ultimo office. Key duties include liaising with IEU officials, advising on wage measures, documenting with Fair Work