Australian Nursing Federation - IUWP is seeking a Senior Industrial Advisor to join their team!

This is a mid-to-senior level opportunity for someone who wants to make a real difference in the lives of nurses, midwives, and carers across Western Australia. In this varied and rewarding role, the successful candidate will provide practical advice, support enterprise bargaining, and represent members in workplace matters, all while being backed by a team-oriented, values-driven team committed to fairness and solidarity. This role also offers genuine growth potential, with on-the-job training and development for those earlier in their industrial relations career looking to build their expertise.

About Us

ANMF WA represents more than 45,000 nurses, midwives, and carers across Western Australia, working to protect and advance their professional, industrial, and workplace rights while championing fairness, equality, and the highest standards of practice.

What you'll be doing?

- Providing member advice: Respond to member enquiries and provide clear, accurate advice on rights and entitlements under legislation, awards, enterprise agreements, and contracts.
- Supporting enterprise bargaining: Assist with enterprise bargaining, including research, drafting, and supporting negotiations to help secure positive outcomes for members.
- Representing members: Support members through workplace issues such as investigations, disputes, and grievances, and provide representation in meetings where required.
- Managing casework: Handle a varied caseload efficiently, balancing deadlines and priorities to deliver timely support to members.
- Collaborating across teams:



Work closely with colleagues across the organisation to deliver strong outcomes for members and contribute to the union's broader industrial strategy.

Who are they looking for?

- Relevant qualification or experience: A tertiary qualification in Law, Human Resources, Industrial/Employment Relations, or a related discipline is preferred, though equivalent experience will also be considered; candidates with no prior experience are welcomed to apply.
- Strong interpretive skills: Confidence interpreting legislation, awards, enterprise agreements, workplace policies, and contracts, and applying them practically in day-to-day casework.
- Clear communication: The ability to explain complex information in a way that is easy to understand and supportive, helping members feel confident and informed.
- Negotiation and stakeholder management: Skills in negotiation, conflict resolution, and working with a range of stakeholders to reach fair outcomes.
- Attention to detail: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, paired with strong attention to detail when managing cases and documentation.
- Commitment to union values: A genuine commitment to fairness, solidarity, and collective strength, reflecting the values at the heart of everything the organisation does.
- English language proficiency: Strong English communication skills are required,



as this role involves providing advice to members and liaising with employers and stakeholders on a daily basis.
- Willingness to obtain clearances: Willingness to obtain and maintain a National Police Clearance, State and Federal Right of Entry permits, and a Working With Children's Check, all of which will be organised and funded by the employer.
- Driving requirements: Holding a valid Australian Driver's Licence and having access to an own vehicle, as the role will involve visiting workplaces across Western Australia.
- Work rights: Holding Australian citizenship or permanent residency is required for this role.
- Experience or knowledge of the health sector, trade unions, employee representative organisations, enterprise bargaining, or award interpretation would be an advantage but is not essential.

Why you should consider this opportunity?

We offers an attractive remuneration package and other benefits, such as:

- A competitive remuneration package aligned with experience and qualifications
- 16% superannuation, well above standard market rates
- 15 days of personal leave per year
- 3 days of paid Christmas leave
- Additional extra leave days
- A fixed car allowance
- On-the-job training and professional development opportunities
- A collaborative and values-driven team environment

How to apply

Ready to join this role? Click Apply now to submit your resume and share your availability and expected salary with us!

Everyone is encouraged to apply, as diverse backgrounds and perspectives are valued and welcomed.

All information received will be kept strictly confidential and will be used only for employment-related purposes.

📌 Senior Industrial Advisor (Perth)
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📍 Perth