06 January 2011

Rail Tram and Bus Union, Queensland

The Rail Tram & Bus Union (Queensland Branch) is seeking an Industrial Officer to provide expert support, advice and representation to RTBU Qld union officers,delegates and members.

The Applicant will require:

Ability to conduct advocacy in tribunals and courts;

Ability to represent individuals and groups;

Ability to provide Interpretations and advice about legislation and industrial instruments;

Ability to draft industrial instruments (eg Enterprise Agreements);

High level written and verbal communication and negotiation skills;

Understanding of an organizing approach;

Ability to manage competing deadlines;

Commitment to trade union and labour movement principles.

The Rail Tram & Bus Union (Queensland Branch) is seeking an Industrial Officer to provide expert support, advice and representation to RTBU Qld union officers,delegates and members.

The Applicant will require:

Ability to conduct advocacy in tribunals and courts;

Ability to represent individuals and groups;

Ability to provide Interpretations and advice about legislation and industrial instruments;

Ability to draft industrial instruments (eg Enterprise Agreements);

High level written and verbal communication and negotiation skills;

Understanding of an organizing approach;

Ability to manage competing deadlines;

Commitment to trade union and labour movement principles.

A degree in industrial relations, arts, law, or significant progress towards same. In absence of a degree level qualification an extensive number of years work experience working as a specialist in the IR field.

Good understanding of Workplace Health & Safety legislation and practices

The Position carries an attractive package with salary commensurate with the experience and skills of the successful applicant.

Your application should address the following criteria:

1. Ability to represent members before industrial tribunals and directly with the employer;

2. Ability to provide industrial advice on issues arising from agreements and industrial relations legislation;

3. Strong written and verbal communication skills;

4. Ability to work in a teamwork environment; and

5. Commitment to unionism and understanding of an organising approach.

Private and Confidential
Owen Doogan
State Secretary
RTBU QLD
457 Upper Edward Street, Brisbane Qld 4000 Or owen.doogan@rtbu.com.au

COB 19 January 2011

Peter Allen

Principal Industrial Officer

Level 1, 457 Upper Edward Street Brisbane 4000

07 3839 4988

07 3832 1278

peter.allen@rtbu.com.au

www.rtbu.com.au