Industrial Relations & Employment Law (Legal)

Full time – 12-month contract with possibility of permanency

Part time may be considered

Up to $135,348 per year plus Super, depending on experience.

What we do:

The Australian Federal Police Association (AFPA) represents the skilled, industrial, and welfare interests of the Australian Federal Police (AFP) employees. As an autonomous sub-branch of the Police Federation of Australia (PFA), the AFPA is a registered Trade Union operating under the Fair Work (Registered Organisations) Act 2009. The AFPA head office is located in Canberra ACT.

The AFPA is seeking to employ a suitably qualified and experienced Industrial Officer for a full-time position based in Canberra for an initial 12-month period, with the possibility of permanency. The position will complement our established and supportive Legal and Industrial team.

The ideal candidate will have:
Relevant tertiary qualifications
Preferred minimum one-year industry experience in an Industrial Relations, Human Resources, Workplace Health and Safety role, and/or Law.
A passion for advocacy and union values, as well as skills in case work, representation, problem solving, and research.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.




Excellent personal organisation and ability to prioritise.
The ability to work as part of a team, and to develop skilled relationships.

We offer you:

An opportunity to join a fantastic team of specialist workplace and industrial relations professionals acting for AFPA Members. We offer an attractive remuneration package as well as an additional paid shut down period over Christmas and New Year.

You will receive the advantages of:
Joining a excellent team of dedicated professionals assisting members.
Flexible working environment.
Remuneration Industrial Officer up to $135,348 + Super, depending on experience.
Working with a supportive and engaged team.
Support in pursuing work-related training opportunities.

To apply:

To apply please click on the appropriate link below. For a confidential discussion, please contact Paul McCue, General Manager or Giles Snedker, Legal Manager on 02 6285 1 or alternatively email direct: @afpa.org.au.

A Merit Pool of suitable candidates will be established to fill similar vacancies that may occur within the next 18 months.

NB: The AFPA focuses resources on our members subsequently this opportunity is not open to recruitment companies.

📌 Industrial Officer Canberra
🏢 Australian Federal Police Association
📍 Canberra