The Australian Services Union (ASU) is a member-led, progressive union. We are one of the largest unions in Australia and have achieved record membership growth in recent years.

The ASU represents workers in local government, energy, disability and community services, finance, call centres, airlines, legal and private sector administration.

There is a rare opportunity to join the leadership team at the ASU SA + NT Branch, with a newly created Industrial Lead position available.

The Industrial Lead will

• Assist the Branch Secretary and Assistant Secretary with the strategic direction and daily operations of the union
• Coordinate a team of Industrial Officers to advance and protect workplace rights and conditions, maintain industry standards and resolve individual and collective issues effectively
• Represent ASU members and the union in high profile hearings, conferences and meetings
• Work closely with the ASU’s legal representatives and national officials on complex industrial and legal matters
• Ensure ASU members, delegates and staff are provided with high level industrial advice and training
• Ensure the work of the Industrial team aligns with the union’s broader industry, campaign and growth plans
• Participate in the union’s broader political and social justice agenda

We are looking for an applicant who can demonstrate:

• Substantial knowledge of the Australian industrial scene and the ability to use legislation, Awards and Agreements to enforce members’ rights and entitlements
• Experience running matters in the Fair Work Commission, South Australian Employment Tribunal, Courts, the Human Rights Commission and other tribunals
• Exceptional negotiation and communication skills
• Managerial experience, and the ability to provide guidance, coordination and technical direction to the Industrial team

Ideally, applicants will hold tertiary qualifications in Law, Industrial Relations, Human Resources or similar, and have prior experience as an Industrial Officer or similar advocacy work.

This position is a permanent, full time position based in Adelaide. Some travel within South Australia and the Northern Territory (and the occasional travel interstate for national meetings) is required.

The current salary range is $104,296 - $116,510 depending on skills and experience.

This position also offers:

• A fully maintained vehicle
• Flexible work arrangements are available
• 12 RDOs per year
• 4 weeks annual leave per year
• 17.5% leave loading
• 3 additional Grace days over Christmas / New Years
• Generous Superannuation arrangements, with additional employer contributions of up to 4.5% in excess of the Superannuation Guarantee

As a union with a diverse membership, we are committed to equity and inclusion. We therefore encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds, people form diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, disabled and neurodiverse people, members of the LGBTI community and women.

A position description can be obtained by emailing Declan at [email protected] using the subject line: Industrial Lead enquiry via EthicalJobs.