Industrial Rights Advocate - Union Lawyer (Adelaide)

United Workers; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 85,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

16% super

6 weeks leave

Practice certificate support

Career development

Impactful work

Court/tribunal experience

Job summary

United Workers Union in Adelaide is seeking a passionate Industrial Officer to provide specialist industrial advice, represent members in courts and tribunals across Australia, and negotiate enterprise agreements. This role supports Organisers to develop industrial strategies that empower workers and drive outcomes.

This position is open to experienced Industrial Officers or law graduates seeking to enter Industrial Relations, with strong training, advocacy experiences and clear paths for

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Laws (or experience as Industrial Officer) and a passion for social justice.
• Ability to interpret industrial legislation, awards and enterprise agreements.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse caseload of industrial matters, providing advice, advocacy and representation to achieve the best outcomes for members.
• Participate in enterprise bargaining negotiations and ensure compliance with the legislative regime in all aspects of the bargaining process.
• Represent members and the Union in collective and individual meetings with employers and peak bodies.
• Represent members and the Union in Award matters before the FWC (and similar).
• Ensure the work contributes to achieving the Objects of the Union and assists with retaining union members, membership growth, member leadership and action and winning industry power.
• Maintain and develop industrial knowledge across UWU industries.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of the Industrial Team and undertake other duties consistent with the role.
• Promote and uphold the Union’s values of equity, diversity and inclusion in all aspects of your work.

Skills

Legal knowledge

Advocacy

Court representation

Education

Bachelor of Laws

Job description

United Workers Union in Adelaide is seeking a passionate Industrial Officer to provide specialist industrial advice, represent members in courts and tribunals across Australia, and negotiate enterprise agreements. This role supports Organisers to develop industrial strategies that empower workers and drive outcomes.

This position is open to experienced Industrial Officers or law graduates seeking to enter Industrial Relations, with strong training, advocacy experiences and clear paths for