21 November 2007

Community & Public Sector Union - Sydney/Canberra

The primary function of the role is to provide expert research and policy advice on the key issues affecting our industry and labour market.

The position will assist the the union in articulating a CPSU position and shaping and delivering the unions change agenda.

The position is primarily a research position and will require a strong background in economics and statistical analysis.

Economic, Finance and Labour Market:

The position will provide expert research and policy advice in the following key result areas affecting the union:

1.CPSU membership

2.Labour market

3.Womens Survey and Research

4.Budget Submission and Analysis

The position will assist the union in gaining a better understanding of what is happening in these key areas, through comprehensive and systematic economic, finance and labour market analysis, to ensure we are in a position to have input into these processes. The position will conduct research and produce outputs based upon that research, and contribute to CPSUs long term development strategy.

Key Selection Criteria

Essential

1.Tertiary qualification or equivalent
2.Demonstrated extensive experience in conducting research and statistical analysis and producing specific outputs based upon that research, preferably within a Federal Industrial Environment 3.Demonstrated ability in writing research reports 4.Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively with internal and external stakeholders 5.Proven ability to work within tight deadlines, and to establish day to day priorities and scheduling 6.Proven ability to work cooperatively in a team environment.
Experience and/or Qualifications

Tertiary Qualifications in Economics, Statistics or other relevant area Demonstrated extensive experience in research and statistical analysis

Accountabilities

Accountable for providing expert research and policy advice Accountable for completing a range of reports and performing a range of projects and tasks to a high standard for the National Secretariat that complies with CPSU policy and procedures within agreed timeframes and reporting mechanisms.

Requirements of the position

Skills:

Advanced Research
Advanced Statistical analysis
Advanced Communication (written and verbal) Advanced Report writing / Presentation Policy Development and Advice

Knowledge:

Knowledge of and experience with the current Federal Industrial environment Knowledge of Public Sector employment conditions and procedures Knowledge of economic and labour market trends Capacity to provide policy advice and support and inform internal stakeholders.

Attitudes and Behaviours:

All CPSU staff are expected to demonstrate the following attitudes and behaviours:

Punctual at all times;
Dress code is appropriate in office and workplace environment; Practices the CPSU values; Respects diversity in the organisation; Is professional at all times with colleagues and members; Participates in constructive discussion and feedback with supervisor; Communicates positively with team and work colleagues and uses appropriate channels when work issues arise; Understands and follows organisational policy and procedure.

$68,405 to $81,761

The CPSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and women are encouraged to apply.

Written applications MUST address the selection criteria and be marked private and confidential and addressed to:

Vera Petkovski
Level 11, 575 Bourke St, Melbourne, VIC, 3000
E-mail: careers@cpsu.org.au

03 December 2007

Vera Petkovski

Human Resources

(03) 8620 6357

(03) 8620 6369

Vera Petkovski

Human Resources