21 December 2010

United Firefighters’ Union of Victoria

The United Firefighters' Union of Victoria works to represent over 2700 Firefighters -this position support the advancement of all industrial, political and social standing of its members.

Appointment to the position will be a full time appointment with a three month probationary period.

The position is located in inner city Melbourne. Some interstate travel may be required.

Primary Responsibilities;

The Industrial Officer-Research will work to:

1. Provide specialist advisory services to the Union through the development of oral and written submissions, briefings and reports on contemporary industrial and fire industry issues;

2. Monitor trends and developments in firefighting and industrial relations within Victoria, and analysing and reporting on the implications of these for Victorian Firefighters;

3. Provide advice on complex employee and industrial relations issues including:

• bargaining
• industrial disputes
• discrimination in employment
• workplace health and safety
• superannuation
• work cover
• work and family
• equal opportunity.

Duties:

1. Providing high level research and analysis of issues relevant to firefighters and their union;

2. Preparing reports and briefing papers for the Branch Secretary and Branch Committee of Management on a range of issues relating to State and Federal Industrial and other relevant legislation;

3. Providing advice and support to members on a variety of issues and processes, including the production of regular Industrial Updates;

4. Develop and maintain industrial/research database.

• Ability to research and present high quality submissions and reports
• The ability to represent the UFU in a range of forums and high level negotiations;
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment as the situation determines.
• Highly developed written and oral communication skills.

• industrial and research skills including case preparation and presentation to various tribunals;
• knowledge of industrial relations law and practice

An attractive salary package will be offered depending on the skills, experience and ability of the applicant.

All enquiries: membership@ufuvic.asn.au

COB 20 January 2011