| Position: Industrial Officer |
Date of
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02 February 2011 |
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| Union: |
LHMU |
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| Overview: |
Do you want to enhance the lives of working men and women? Do you want to be part of an organization that is working towards a more just society? Are you committed to the goals of the Trade Union Movement?
The LHMU is the largest Union in WA and represents workers in a wide range of industries including, Health, Aged Care, Indigenous Organisations, Cleaning, Security, Hospitality, Education, Manufacturing and Childcare
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| Job Description: |
The Union is seeking an experienced industrial relation professional. The main duties of this role are to:
- provide industrial advice to members and staff;
- provide representation to members, resolve members workplace issues through negotiation;
- mediation/conciliation and arbitration, advocate for members before various tribunals including Fair Work Australia;
- assist members with enterprise bargaining;
- undertake industrial research.
This position will also play an integral part in the Unions general organising and campaigning activities.
The successful applicants will have a strong commitment to the union movement and a capacity to handle a varied and demanding workload
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| Experience & Qualifications |
| Essential: |
To be successful in this role you will have:
- a sound working knowledge of the industrial relations system, with an ability to prepare and present cases before Fair Work Australia and other tribunals;
- excellent verbal and written communication skills;
- proven ability with legislative and Award interpretation and experience;
- negotiating enterprise agreements and negotiations in a wider dispute resolution context.
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| Desired: |
1. relevant IR qualifications and training or practical experience in the field of Industrial relations;
2. experience preparing for and managing Fair Work Australia and WA Commission proceedings including conciliation and arbitration hearings;
3. proven experience in an Industrial Relations advisory role or the qualifications and passion to move into this field;
4. the ability to interpret and analyse legislation, awards or agreements;
5. passion for the union movement;
6. people and time management;
7. the ability to manage multiple tasks;
8. excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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| Salary: |
Employment Conditions
The salary package includes:
- 6 weeks annual leave;
- 25% annual leave loading;
- 12% superannuation contribution.
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Additional
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If you have a passion for justice, a demonstrated passion to the principles of unionism and willingness to work hard then this opportunity is for you.
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| Send Application to: |
Applications, consisting of your resume and a cover letter, outlining your suitability against the above 8 selection criteria points, can be emailed to danielle.wrench@lhmu.org.au.
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| Applications close: |
5.00pm 14 February 2011 |
| For further information |
| Contact: |
Danielle Wrench
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| Title: |
People Services Manager
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| Address: |
61 Thomas Street, Subiaco
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| Phone: |
08 9388 5400
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| Fax: |
08 9383 3986
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| Email: |
danielle.wrench@lhmu.org.au
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| WWW: |
lhmu.org.au
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