Industrial Relations Advocate & Specialist

Australian Nursing Federation - IUWP; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

16% employer superannuation

15 days personal leave

Ongoing training and development

Competitive remuneration package

Job summary

The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation Industrial Union of Workers Western Australia (ANMF WA) is seeking an Industrial Advisor Specialist to provide specialist industrial relations advice, advocacy and representation to members across a wide range of employment matters.

You will bring strong legal and IR knowledge, excellent analytical and advocacy skills, and the ability to manage complex matters in a fast-paced, member-focused environment.

Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification in Law, Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Employment Relations or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant professional experience.
• Substantial knowledge and practical experience in employment and industrial relations, including the Fair Work Act, relevant state legislation, modern awards, enterprise agreements and workplace rights.
• Demonstrated experience in providing industrial advice, member representation and managing complex employment-related matters.
• Experience preparing and lodging applications, submissions and other matters before the Fair Work Commission and/or Western Australian Industrial Relations Commission.
• Experience in supporting and/or leading enterprise agreement negotiations, including research, drafting claims and developing negotiation strategies.
• Strong advocacy and representation skills, preferably including experience appearing before industrial tribunals or commissions.
• Highly developed legal research, analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex legislation and industrial instruments and translate them into clear, practical advice.
• Strong negotiation, conflict resolution and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a high level of attention to detail.
• The ability to work independently, exercise sound judgement, manage competing priorities and work effectively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate, practical and timely advice to members on rights and entitlements under employment contracts and industrial matters, including legislation, awards, enterprise agreements, employment contracts and workplace policies.
• Represent and advocate for members in workplace disputes, disciplinary investigations, grievances, performance management matters and other employment-related issues.
• Assist in enterprise bargaining negotiations, including undertaking research, preparing claims, drafting submissions and supporting negotiation strategies.
• Interpret and advise on complex industrial instruments, legislation and employment arrangements, identifying potential breaches and protecting members' workplace rights.
• Assist members with matters involving underpayments, termination of employment, redundancy, workplace discrimination, occupational health and safety and other employment-related concerns.
• Prepare correspondence, submissions, case summaries, legal research and other documentation to support member representation and advocacy.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with members, employers, government agencies, legal representatives and internal stakeholders.
• Manage a caseload effectively, ensuring matters are progressed within required timeframes and appropriate records are maintained.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation to deliver consistent, high-quality services and outcomes for members.

Job description

The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation Industrial Union of Workers Western Australia (ANMF WA) is seeking an Industrial Advisor Specialist to provide specialist industrial relations advice, advocacy and representation to members across a wide range of employment matters.

You will bring strong legal and IR knowledge, excellent analytical and advocacy skills, and the ability to manage complex matters in a fast-paced, member-focused environment.