Member Rights Advocate & Industrial Support Officer

Construction Forestry Mining and Energy Union; Sydney; Sur place; AUD 95 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Construction Forestry Mining and Energy Union NSW Branch seeks a Member Rights & Industrial Officer to be the first point of contact for member rights matters and to provide case preparation and advocacy support. The role supports Industrial Officers and staff, building safe, fair outcomes for members.

Based at the CFMEU NSW Branch office, Pyrmont, with travel NSW-wide and occasional interstate support. Requires relevant tertiary qualification and a commitment to union principles.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to provide advice or representation on workplace rights or industrial matters.
• Clear understanding of employment legislation, awards and enterprise agreements.
• Strong written and verbal communication under time pressure.

Responsabilités

• Act as the Industrial & Safety Team's first point of contact for member rights matters and undertakings.
• Provide guidance on rights under legislation, awards and enterprise agreements; resolve straightforward matters.
• Escalate matters requiring formal enforcement or advocacy to the appropriate officer.
• Record settlements and coordinate with Legal Secretary on disbursement of funds.
• Assist with preparation for Fair Work Commission and tribunal matters, including bundles and briefs to counsel.
• Undertake research on legislation and enterprise agreements to support submissions.
• Attend meetings and assist in representing members in grievances and investigations.
• Maintain accurate records in the case-tracking system and support file organisation.

Connaissances

First point of contact

Guidance on rights

Record & escalate

Case preparation support

Evidence gathering

Research legislation

Meetings representation

Confidentiality

Formation

Tertiary qualification in Law/HR/IRD or equivalent

Description du poste

Construction Forestry Mining and Energy Union NSW Branch seeks a Member Rights & Industrial Officer to be the first point of contact for member rights matters and to provide case preparation and advocacy support. The role supports Industrial Officers and staff, building safe, fair outcomes for members.

Based at the CFMEU NSW Branch office, Pyrmont, with travel NSW-wide and occasional interstate support. Requires relevant tertiary qualification and a commitment to union principles.