Job Description
The Australian Workers Union – Granville NSW
The Senior Legal Officer is responsible for providing effective legal and industrial advice and representation to the Branch.
The branch legal team protects the interests of the AWU and its members through advocacy in the Fair Work Commission, the NSW Industrial Relations Commission, the Chief Industrial Magistrate's Court and the Federal and Federal Circuit Courts.
The team disputes unfair dismissals and other unjust employer conduct, recovers underpayments for workers, reviews collective agreements for compliance with minimum standards, and contests approvals of non-compliant collective agreements in our industries.
Key responsibilities
Advocacy before the Fair Work Commission, New South Wales Industrial Relations Commission and Chief Industrial Magistrate's Court
Providing advice and support to the Branch around a range of industrial and legal matters including disciplinary matters, dispute resolution, discrimination, harassment, bullying, redundancy, unfair dismissal, and adverse action
Drafting enterprise agreements and assisting with enterprise bargaining
Providing support and mentoring to legal officers and paralegals
Preparing material for and appearing in significant industrial disputes,



including Modern Award variation applications
About you
Demonstrated commitment to union values
Extensive employment law experience at a trade union, employment law firm or an employment-law specific in-house role
Comfortable and adept at working in a team environment
Ability to work autonomously and to demonstrate initiative
Well-developed written and verbal communication skills, with robust attention to detail
Strong advocacy skills and the ability to represent the AWU in hearings and conferences
About us
The Australian Workers' Union (AWU) is the nation's oldest and one of its most influential trade unions, representing approximately 70,000 working Australians.
We are a diverse union, representing workers across industries including manufacturing, steel, aluminium, glass, oil and gas, aviation, agriculture, construction, state public services, local government, health, food, resources, events and aquaculture.
Getting the best outcome for our members is at the heart of what we do.
The Branch legal team is located at the AWU's office in Granville NSW, the headquarters of both our New South Wales Branch and National Office.
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📌 Senior Legal Officer (Sydney)
🏢 The Australian Workers' Union
📍 Sydney