Position:             Graduate Legal Officer – 12-month fixed-term

Union:                 Collieries’ Staff and Officials Association – a division of Professionals Australia

Overview          

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.

Role description          

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 based in NSW with travel to sites around NSW and occasionally interstate.

The role is varied in nature and include:

• 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 interna matters;
• Attending and participating in enterprise bargaining; and
• Attending meetings with, and advocating on behalf of members in statutory safety investigations.

Selection Criteria        

We are looking for candidates who have:

• Obtained or nearing completion of 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 site.
• Refined and plain language communication styles.
• Experience working for a union or other types of campaigning organisations is preferable.

Salary and conditions               

Salary negotiable based on skills and experience.

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.

Further information    

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

Applications for this role should address the selection criteria.

Send applications to:

Lauren Jessup-Little

Acting Director, Collieries Staff and Officials Association

Ljessup-little@pa.org.au

Applications close:      5pm Friday 17 July 2026

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