- Full time
- Ultimo, NSW
Are you an experienced, adept Industrial Officer passionate about rights?
This role offers a dynamic work environment, supportive team and excellent working conditions. You will collaborate to achieve the best possible outcomes for our members, whilst contributing to our mission of empowering and supporting those who deliver education.
The Independent Education of Australia NSW/ACT Branch represents more than 30,000 teachers and support staff in NSW and the ACT employed in Catholic schools, independent schools, and other non-government organisations such as early childhood education and care and post-secondary colleges.
The role
As an experienced Industrial Officer who has worked in unions, you will be responsible for the provision of high-level advice and representation of union members across a broad range of industrial matters, including termination of employment, disputes, anti-discrimination, professional accreditation issues and Work Health and Safety.
You may also take the lead in bargaining and drafting for single and multi-enterprise agreements within the non-government education sector.
The role also contributes to the formulation of our union’s industrial strategies and campaigns.
We’re looking for someone with:
- Tertiary qualifications in industrial relations, law or an associated discipline.
- Previous experience working in unions.
- Detail-oriented proficiency with strong analytical, computational and problem solving skills.
- Demonstrated ability to review and assess complex/technical documentation.
- Demonstrated expertise in advocacy including preparing, presenting and arguing industrial issues in representing union members before the Fair Work Commission or other tribunals and courts.
- Experience in instructing and supporting counsel in conduct of cases.
- A high level of initiative, ability to self-manage and resolve complex matters.
- Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills, particularly written, verbal, negotiation skills.
- Thorough understanding of the federal industrial system and relevant legislation, including the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth).
- Ability to work autonomously as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
- Competency with Microsoft Office, including Excel.
- A commitment to trade unionism and/or social justice.
- A driver’s licence is desirable.
We are offering:
- We offer very competitive salaries.
- Superannuation of 15%.
- Generous leave provisions including, up to 11 days of Time in Lieu per year, additional annual leave, and closedown leave over the Christmas period.
You will generally work from 9am-5pm but occasional weekend and evening work will be required. Overnight travel may also be necessary on an occasional basis.
To discuss the role, please contact Joanna on 02 8202 8900.
Next Steps
Please submit your application via Ethical Jobs.
The IEU is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and we encourage people from diverse backgrounds, cultures and lived experiences to apply.
Closing date 3.30pm Thursday 8 October 2026.
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