• This is a full-time, 12-month fixed-term contract, based in the Perth CBD and available for immediate start.
• It is a Specialist Level 1 position, with a salary range of $69,103- $102,332, depending on experience, plus 13% superannuation.
• Generous conditions are applicable, in accordance with the UnionsWA Enterprise Agreement 2024.

UnionsWA is the peak union organisation in WA, servicing 28 member unions with 150,000 members.

UnionsWA provides an opportunity for unions and workers to join with others in their workplace and their industry to have a say about their pay, conditions, workplace health and safety and how work may impact their lives for the better.

The Industrial Officer (Research) will undertake industrial research to identify both barriers to, and enablers of, gender equality in men-dominated industries in Western Australia as part of the WA Workplace Gender Equality Project. Informed by the project’s research findings, they will draft model clauses, policies and procedures, and contribute to developing education and other practical resources that support workplace gender equality.

This is a grant-funded position established under the Advancing Gender Equality in Gender Segregated Industries Commonwealth Government grant which will examine the drivers of gender segregation as they manifest in men-dominated industries in Western Australia.

THE ROLE WILL

• Research, interpret and evaluate policies, procedures, industrial instruments and legislation.
• Undertake other research activities associated with the project (e.g. data collection) under the guidance of the Research Lead.
• Formulate industrial advice relevant to the project as required.
• Draft model clauses, policies and procedures, informed by the research findings and recommendations.
• Contribute to developing education and other practical resources, informed by the research findings and recommendations.
• Contribute to successful project management by completing assigned work at the required level and within agreed timeframes.

SELECTION CRITERIA

Essential

• Knowledge of Federal and State Industrial Relations systems
• Ability to interpret and analyse legislation, industrial instruments, policies and procedures.
• Ability to draft industrial instrument clauses, policies and procedures.
• Sound investigative and research skills.
• Well-developed verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills
• Well-developed planning, problem-solving and organizational skills with an ability to prioritise multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and pay attention to detail.
• Ability to work autonomously while displaying a strong commitment to work in a team environment, including the ability to confidently and effectively work with colleagues and stakeholders (internal and external).
• Commitment to the principles of unionism and gender equality.

Desirable

• Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline (e.g. industrial relations, human resource management and/or law).
• Experience as an industrial officer or researcher

HOW TO APPLY

Please provide your resume/CV and a cover letter outlining how you meet the selection criteria. These should be addressed in no more than three (3) pages in total.

We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible. If the suitable candidate is identified prior to this date the ad will close early.

No late or pro forma applications will be accepted.

Applications close: 8:59 PM AWST, 31 March 2025

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

For further information regarding the position, please contact Rikki Hendon on (08) 6313 6000 or [email protected] using the subject line: Industrial Officer enquiry via Seek.

Learn more about UnionsWA by visiting our website https://www.unionswa.com.au.