Industrial Officer, Higher Education Union

About the role

The National Tertiary Education Union (NSW) is seeking an experienced Industrial Officer for its NSW Division in Surry Hills. The role sits at the centre of major industrial and political developments affecting university staff, including enterprise bargaining, legislative reform on university governance, Work Health & Safety enforcement and strategic litigation to protect staff rights. The salary is Level 7 of the NTEU National Staff Agreement ($131,486 - $145,168 per year, plus 17% employer superannuation).

Key responsibilities

• Manage a diverse and challenging case load, representing members on workplace issues and disputes.
• Prepare and run applications, submissions and evidence before the Fair Work Commission, tribunals and courts.
• Provide high-level advice and technical expertise to bargaining teams and lead enterprise bargaining negotiations.
• Research and analyse industrial, governance and Work Health & Safety issues, and prepare strategic advice for elected officers.
• Mentor and support organisers, delegates and members to strengthen collective capacity.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues in a growing, high-performing industrial team.

Required profile

• A valid driver's licence, held and maintained.
• Right of Entry Permits.
• Applications must address the Key Selection Criteria and include the names and contact details of two referees.

What we offer

• Salary of $131,486 - $145,168 per year plus 17% employer superannuation.
• Five weeks' recreation leave and 36 weeks' paid parental leave.
• Paid study leave and financial support for further study.
• Hybrid working and flexible hours.

To apply, use the reference code 6941087 on the union's recruitment site and send the completed application to the NSW Division Secretary, with applications closing on 16 November 2026.