08 February 2008

The Australian Nursing Federation - ACT Branch

The Industrial Officer, in consultation with the Branch Secretary, and in collaboration with other industrial and professional staff at branch and national level is responsible for: -

Planning, developing, implementing and evaluating the industrial programme for the ANF ACT Branch;

Provision of information to members on their entitlements and their rights as employees, current ANF policies, programmes and activities;

Conduct of negotiations for workplace agreements and to resolve disputes in consultation with Workplace, Occupational Health and Safety Representatives and Branch Councillors when necessary;

Promoting Occupational Health and Safety and dealing with membership Workers Compensation cases; and

Assisting the Secretary in any other matter as required.

The Industrial Officer is accountable to the ACT Branch Council through the ACT Branch Secretary for planning, developing, implementing and evaluating the Branch Industrial programme.

Research, develop and implement, in conjunction with the Secretary, regular award and agreement reviews;

Preparation and negotiation of log of claims for industrial agreements;

Preparation and presentation of cases for Australian Industrial Relations Commission hearings;

Assist members in relation to their conditions of employment and other entitlements;

Attend and take minutes of relevant committee meetings including workplace representative and member meetings, as required;

Research and prepare material for Branch newsletters, Australian Nurses Journal (ANJ), media releases, reports and other promotional material as required;

Provide regular written reports and recommendations to Branch Council and/or Branch Executive meetings;

Act as an adviser and resource person to ANF Branch Council on matters related to ANFs industrial interests and development;

Maintain current knowledge of contemporary industrial issues and legislation to enable a proactive strategic approach to industrial issues taking cognizance of professional practice issues for nurses and midwives within the health industry;

Liaise with ANF legal advisers as necessary when authorized by the ANF Secretary;

Negotiate with Government departments, authorities and employers, including the private sector on matters affecting members covered by ACT Nurses awards and agreements;

Participate in the training and development of workplace representatives;

Attend the ACT Branch biennial conference and all general meetings of the Branch;

Research and prepare material for submissions/reports for:- oAustralian Industrial Relations Commission/tribunal hearings; oConsultative Committees/Councils; oANF National and local Committees/Meetings etc; oPolicy formulation; and oAny other body as required.

Assist members with Workers Compensation matters including: - oConsultation with management and legal officers as required; and oRelevant research and preparation of material.

Actively recruit eligible nurses and midwives as members to the ANF.

Performance review and development

Participate in annual performance review with the Secretary Participate in team reviews from time to time to evaluate the Branchs overall performance outcomes.

A minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience and/or qualification in industrial relations or a related field.

Most Important

1.Proven ability to plan and manage all aspects of the industrial program.

2.Current knowledge of the legislation governing Industrial Relations

3.Demonstrated negotiation competence and skills to secure industrial agreements and resolve industrial disputes.

4.Ability to work under pressure and prioritise work within a team and to respond appropriately to the various needs of members.

5.Demonstrated high order communications skills and time management skills.

Important

6.Past experience working in industrial relations and /or holds or is working towards a relevant tertiary qualification/s in industrial relations or a related field such as labour law or human resource management

7.Understanding of health industry workforce issues and commitment to the principles of trade unionism and social justice.

As per ANF Staff Agreement

Depending on experience and qualifications, salary range and hours of work negotiable commencing from $74336 annual fulltime rate/pro rata for part time.

Job Description and Selection Criteria available on request by Phone or Email.

Phone:02 6282 9455

Fax: 02 6282 8447

Applications open: 11th February 2008

Applications close: 22nd February 2008

The Secretary
Australian Nursing Federation
ACT Branch
PO Box 1995
Woden ACT 2606

Or Email: inquiries@actanf.org.au

5.00pm 22 February 2008

Helen Agnew

Office Manager

PO Box 1995 Woden ACT 2606

02 62 829455

02 62 82 8447

helen@actanf.org.au

www.actanf.org.au