Senior Industrial Officer – RTBU Victorian Branch

The Organisation

The Rail Tram and Bus Union (RTBU) represents approximately 35,000 members nationally and advocates for their members working in the rail and public transport industries across Australia. Steeped with historical significance, the union drives contemporary impact in the transport industry. The RTBU is a fast paced and energetic industry union, and the organisation delivers reliable, quality and professional services to their high density and well organised membership.

Benefits:

$130K - $150K + statutory superannuation (Base salary will depend on depth of successful candidate expertise and knowledge)

Full-Time Permanent role - General Hours 8.30am – 5.00pm

5 weeks annual leave & 13 RDO’s

The Role

Reporting directly into the Branch Secretary and leading a team of three Industrial Officers, you’ll be responsible for the provision of comprehensive industrial and legal advisory and demonstrated acumen for management of sophisticated industrial issues. Specifically, you will:

Provide comprehensive industrial and legal advice, advocacy, and represent RTBU members at the Fair Work Commission and other court/tribunal proceedings

Deliver strategic advice and conduct research to support campaigns and industrial matters

Lead enterprise agreement bargaining and negotiate individual and collective agreements

Liaise and coordinate with internal and external key stakeholders

Represent members in disciplinary matters, attend workplace meetings, participate in delegate development activities, and draft member communications on industrial matters

Provide guidance on internal governance requirements and occupational health & safety

Support the Branch Secretary and industrial team with ongoing industrial and legal assistance

Seamlessly transition between complex casework and hands on routine operational matters as required

Essential Selection Criteria

You’ll have worked in a senior industrial relations capacity with sound knowledge of IR legislation, and comprehensive understanding of the labour market. You offer developed research, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities and experienced at leading preparation and delivery at tribunals, courts and mediations. You are a natural people leader and are effective at stakeholder relationship management with a genuine desire to drive outcomes. Additionally, you possess:

Tertiary qualifications in law and/or industrial relations

Experience in industrial relations through work with unions or labour law firms

A commitment to unionism and advocacy for members

Work collaboratively within a dynamic, fast paced team

Ability to obtain a Right of Entry Permit

If you are a passionate and driven leader with a desire to deliver industrial and legal advisory services, please send a cover letter addressing the essential selection criteria and CV or call Gemma Schade on 0482 078 402 for a confidential discussion.

Please note there is no formal closing date for this role, if you are interested, we would encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Preferable is committed to equitable recruitment practices and representing candidates reflective of the diverse organisations and communities we work with. We welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds, ages, and identities and are happy to adjust our recruitment process to support accessibility needs. If you are interested in this position and have most of the skills or experience, we are looking for, please go ahead and apply.