EMPLOYMENT

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Industrial Officer – Part Time (Launceston)

The ANMF is seeking a highly motivated Industrial Officer who will provide industrial relations support and advice on a variety of matters in both public and private sector workplaces. You will be based in our Launceston office working on a part-time basis (4 days per week).

The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation Tasmanian Branch (ANMF) is the largest union and professional body in Tasmania, representing, advancing, and empowering Nurses, Midwives and Care Workers. Through leadership, advocacy, and active participation in industrial, professional and political issues we strive to positively impact the lives of our members and the important services they provide to the community.

With over 322,000 members nationwide and 8,000 in Tasmania alone, it is our collective strength that allows us to best represent members working in a range of healthcare settings and sites.

About the role:

The Industrial Officer provides industrial relations support and advice on a variety of matters in both public and private sector workplaces.
You will be based in our Launceston office working on a part-time basis (4 days per week).

Working closely with front line ANMF staff and members, as an Industrial Officer you will: 

  • Conduct Enterprise Agreement negotiations
  • Provide advice and support to ANMF members, including case management, workplace and legal representation
  • Provide specialist advice and support to internal ANMF staff
  • Liaise with relevant ANMF staff, legal advisers, Commission Officers, and other external stakeholders
  • Prepare a variety of documentation including information flyers, written articles and submissions, legal briefs and media releases

To be a success in this role you will bring:

  • Knowledge of relevant legislation pertaining to industrial relations, employment law and (ideally) the health sector broadly
  • Highly developed interpersonal and written communication skills, (ideally) including drafting skills relating to industrial instruments
  • The capacity to provide advocacy services
  • Highly developed time management and computer skills
  • A high attention to detail
  • A current valid driver’s license
  • A relevant tertiary qualification (e.g., in Law, IR or HR disciplines) is desirable but not required

In return for your hard work, you will receive:

  • A great rate of pay, including annual leave loading
  • Additional annual leave days over the Christmas to New Year period
  • 16.5% superannuation
  • Numerous staff benefits including a Healthy Living Subsidy, Uniform and Post-Graduate Allowances
  • A fun, friendly and supportive team, and the opportunity to negotiate flexible working arrangements

How you apply:

Submit your application via SEEK, including:

  1. A copy of your CV
  2. A Cover Letter (1-2 pages) detailing your interest in the position, specifically why you would like to work with a union, as well as the skills, knowledge, experience, and personal values you can bring to this role

If you have any questions, please contact the Member Operations Manager, Phoebe Mansell via email at phoebe.mansell@anmftas.org.au.

Applications close Tuesday 25 February, 2025. 

ANMF (Tasmanian Branch) is an equal opportunity employer.