07 March 2008

Community & Public Sector Union - Sydney

The Community and Public Sector Union (CPSU) is one of Australias largest and most innovative trade unions.

The CPSU is looking for a Research Officer with an analytical mind and strong communication skills to be based in our Sydney Office.

Working as part of a national team, the primary function of this role is to provide qualitative and quantitative research advice and information to officials, officers, organisers, delegates and members of the CPSU. This will include researching, monitoring and reporting industrial law developments; researching and reporting on issues affecting workers covered by the Union; preparing submissions for internal and external inquiries; conducting corporate and industry research and preparing reports for officials and organisers as required.

A degree in industrial relations/economics or other relevant tertiary qualification is essential.

If you are keen to contribute to the union movements goals and enjoy working in a challenging industrial climate, then consider applying, because the time is right for you to make a difference.

jobdescription: The primary function of this role is to provide qualitative and quantitative research advice and information to officials, officers, organisers, delegates and members of the CPSU. This will include researching, monitoring and reporting industrial law developments; researching and reporting on issues affecting workers covered by the Union; preparing submissions for internal and external inquiries; conducting corporate and industry research and preparing reports for officials and organisers as required.

This position reports to the Director of Policy and Research.

The primary function of this role is to provide qualitative and quantitative research advice and information to officials, officers, organisers, delegates and members of the CPSU. This will include researching, monitoring and reporting industrial law developments; researching and reporting on issues affecting workers covered by the Union; preparing submissions for internal and external inquiries; conducting corporate and industry research and preparing reports for officials and organisers as required.

This position reports to the Director of Policy and Research.

1.Demonstrated commitment to trade unionism and social justice.
2.The ability to research and draft reports and submissions and/or contribute to the writing of reports and submissions.
3.The ability to understand and interpret data including ABS data.
4.The ability to understand and interpret economic reports such as Budget papers.
5.The ability to undertake qualitative research.
6.The ability to actively engage members in the research process.
7.A proficiency in MS Windows, MS Office and the ability to be trained in the use of other computer applications.
8.The ability to work to deadlines and under pressure, good written and communication skills, good organisational skills.
9.The ability to work both in a team and independently, be flexible and exercise initiative.

Training/qualifications:

1.A degree in industrial relations/economics or other relevant tertiary qualification.

XPrior work experience in a research area or the union movement would be desirable.
XAbility to analyse data in SPSS or a similar program.
XCurrent drivers license.

$56,654; $59,407; $62,152 or $64,898 + 13% superannuation (Individual fixed pay point - depending on skills & qualifications)

If you would like further information about the role, please contact Kristin Van Barneveld - Director of Policy and Research, on 02 8204-6930

Written applications MUST address the above selection criteria (Essential & Desired experience) in question/answer format and should arrive no later than close of business Thursday 20th March 2008 and be marked private and confidential and addressed to:

Vera Petkovski

Level 10, 440 Collins St, Melbourne, VIC, 3000

E-mail: careers@cpsu.org.au

Phone:(03) 8620 6357

Fax: (03) 8620 6324

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

appsto:  

Kritsin Van Barneveld
Director of Research & Policy
02 8204-6930
kristin.vanbarneveld@cpsu.org.au
www.cpsu.org.au

cob 20 March 2008

kristin.vanbarneveld@cpsu.org.au

contactwww: www.cpsu.org.au