About us:

Are you passionate about improving the lives of healthcare and aged care workers in Australia? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you at the Health Services Union NSW/ACT/QLD (HSU).

The HSU is one of the fastest growing unions in Australia, with 53,000 plus members in Health, Aged care, Disabilities, Paramedics, and Ambulance services. We use our collective power to build a fair and just society through improving pay, job security and conditions for our members.

With a dynamic and passionate team of approximately 128 employees, HSU staff across the organisation work tirelessly to support and assist each other in our mission to grow and develop the industrial, social, and political interests of our members and their communities.

If you're ready to join a team of dedicated professionals who are committed to creating a fairer and more just society, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity at the HSU today.

About the role:

The HSU is excited to recruit a Public Health Industrial Team Manager. This is a full-time position based in our Sydney CBD Head Office. Please note that this position is an in-office role.

This role leads and supports industrial officers, ensuring effective case management and advocacy. It involves mentoring, training, recruitment, and professional development. The position shapes the Union’s industrial and political agenda, represents HSU in high-level negotiations, and engages with external committees. It also manages major industrial matters, including arbitrations, documentation, and reporting to the Executive Team and Divisional Managers.

Responsibilities:

Manage and support industrial officers, ensuring effective case management.

Mentor staff, foster career development, and oversee training programs.

Participate in recruitment, induction, and ongoing professional development of team members.

Contribute to the strategic direction of the Union’s industrial and political agenda.

Represent HSU in high-level negotiations with government and public sector bodies.

Engage with external committees and working groups on industrial matters.

Have carriage of industrial matters including significant arbitrations before the Industrial Relations Commission, the Fair Work Commission and other relevant courts and tribunals.

Ensure accurate documentation and case management processes.

Provide regular industrial metrics and reports to the Executive Team and Divisional Managers.

Essential Skills and Experience:

Expertise in employment law and / or Industrial Relations Practice.

Strong industrial relations experience in both state and federal jurisdictions.

Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

Experience in coaching and developing Industrial Officers

Remuneration:

$147,000 plus 12% Employee Superannuation Contributions

Our Benefits:

Attractive employment conditions, including access to an RDO system, Religious Leave, Study Leave, Reproductive Health and Wellbeing Leave, Birthday Leave and Travel to Work Payments

A supportive Health and Wellbeing program

Access to Staff Training and Development funding

Generous Salary Packaging arrangements

Application

Please provide a cover letter addressing the Essential Skills and Experience above

Applications close: COB 23 July 2025.