Full-time Position
Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU)
📍 Melbourne, VIC
Are you a passionate advocate for workers’ rights with strong legal and industrial expertise? Join the peak body of the Australian union movement and help shape the future of industrial relations in Australia.
The ACTU is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the rich cultural and social diversity of our community. We strongly encourage applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of colour, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and individuals from diverse socio-economic backgrounds.
About Us
The Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) represents almost 2 million workers and their families. Since 1927, we have led some of the most significant workplace struggles in Australia’s history. The ACTU’s role as a peak body is to encourage workers to join their union, be a national voice for our movement, and advance and defend workers’ rights through coordinated campaigns, representation at various forums, and providing industrial, policy, and other support to our affiliates.
The Role
As a Legal & Industrial Officer, you will play a critical role in advancing the ACTU’s industrial relations priorities through legal advocacy, strategic litigation, and policy development. Working within a team of experienced union lawyers and policy experts, you will:
Key Selection Criteria
Essential:
Desirable:
Benefits
The ACTU offers a competitive salary range of $138,522 – $157,436, depending on skills and experience, along with:
How to Apply
Please provide a cover letter addressing the selection criteria and your suitability for the role, along with your CV, to Ben Moxham, Director Industrial & Policy at jobs@actu.org.au.
Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.
Closing Date: Applications close on Friday, 27th June 2025