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| Position: Legal & Industrial Officer |
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24 February 2010 |
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| Union: |
AMWU SA Branch |
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| Overview: |
The Australian Manufacturing Workers Union has a full time vacant position for an experienced Legal & Industrial Officer based in our Adelaide Office.
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| Job Description: |
DUTY STATEMENT:
Duties include
- Preparation and representation of members before Fair Work Australia, State Industrial Relations Commission, EEO Commission, Magistrates Court.
- Negotiating with employers on individual and collective issues, representing the union and advancing the interests of members.
- Providing industrial advice and information to National and State Officials, Organisers, delegates and members as required.
- Researching, monitoring and reporting on industrial law developments.
- Preparation of submissions for internal and external inquiries.
- Maintaining and progressing variations to State awards.
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| Experience & Qualifications |
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The successful applicant will demonstrate:
- Expertise in preparing and presenting industrial relations, employment and discrimination law cases before Fair Work Australia, other tribunals and the Magistrates Court.
- Well developed oral skills to advocate on behalf of our members in the appropriate legal system.
- Experience in providing written reports, submissions and legal advice.
- Ability to negotiate with employers on our members behalf on industrial and employment issues.
- Well developed research skills to monitor and report on industrial law developments.
- Demonstrated commitment to trade unionism and social justice principles.
- An ability to work cooperatively with a range of stakeholders both internal and external.
- Ability to maintain and progress State Awards.
The successful applicant will report to the State Secretary and be required to work closely with other state and national officials on occasion. A demonstrated commitment to trade unionism and social justice is essential.
An Administration to practice Law a necessity
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| Desired: |
Applicants should be able to demonstrate relevant skills, tertiary qualifications or experience in a related field.
Legal qualifications are desirable.
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| Salary: |
Covered under the AMWU Elected Officials and Officers Conditions of employment.
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| Send Application to: |
John Camillo, State Secretary
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| Applications close: |
5pm 05 March 2010 |
| For further information |
| Contact: |
John Camillo
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| Title: |
AMWU State Secretary, SA Branch
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| Address: |
GPO Box 1051, Adelaide SA 5001
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| Phone: |
08 8366 5800
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| Fax: |
08 8431 2548
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| Email: |
amwusa@amwu.asn.au
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| WWW: |
www.amwu.org.au
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