Legal Officer - Collieries Staff Division

Australian Council of Trade Unions – Melbourne VIC

Professionals Australia is a contemporary and innovative union representing the industrial and professional interests of a range of professional employees across Australia. Our members include collieries staff, engineers, scientists, pharmacists, managers, IT professionals, translators and interpreters, and architects. We are committed to growing our membership and building strength by working with our members in their workplaces, across industries and within their professions. We strive to make a positive difference to our members' working and professional lives and we are working hard to gain greater respect, recognition and rewards for our members and the important professional services they deliver.

We are looking for a highly motivated and skilled Legal Officer to join our Collieries Staff Division assisting staff in the coal mining industry. The role is wide-ranging in nature and includes attending disciplinary meetings with members both on and off site; attending and appearing in matters before the Fair Work Commission; providing advice to the Director on contract reviews,



employment, safety, award and internal matters; attending and participating in enterprise bargaining; and attending meetings with and advocating on behalf of members in statutory safety investigations.

We are looking for candidates who have obtained or are nearing completion of a law degree; a demonstrated commitment to trade union principles; strong legal and analytical skills; strong interpersonal and teamwork skills; a current driver's licence; a willingness to travel to sites; refined and plain language communication styles; and experience working for a union or other types of campaigning organisations is preferable.

Generous working conditions including hybrid work from home arrangements, 12 rostered days off per year and 4 days paid leave between Christmas and New Year. A motor vehicle or motor vehicle allowance may also be negotiated as part of the salary package.

People from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, are strongly encouraged to apply.

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📌 Legal Officer - Collieries Staff Division (Melbourne)
🏢 Australian Council of Trade Unions
📍 Melbourne