Job description

National Industrial Officer

The Australian Services Union (ASU) is seeking a National Industrial Officer to work in the Union’s National Office.

The ASU is a large and growing union, with more than 135,000 members working in airlines, social and community services, professional administration, local government, energy, transport, and a range of other industry sectors.

As a member of our high-performing National Industrial Team you will work with our branch leaders, staff and members on bargaining campaigns, industrial disputes, award matters and other campaigns. You will work collaboratively with other National Office staff to deliver advice, advocacy and strategic thinking to the ASU branches.

The job will involve occasional interstate travel.

Key Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing strategies in enterprise bargaining, award matters and other industrial activities to improve pay and conditions for members and membership growth.
• Representing the ASU before the Fair Work Commission and other bodies.
• Providing guidance, and technical advice to ASU elected officials and staff that is accurate, timely and reflects ASU strategy.
• Assisting in developing and implementing industrial plans for the ASU.
• Implementing action plans developed by the National Industry Committees and/or the National Executive, in conjunction with the Assistant National Secretary.
• Proactively consulting and communicating with ASU elected officials and staff around the country to ensure that all stakeholders are committed to and informed of the development, implementation and delivery of industrial strategy.
• Creating written industrial communications for ASU industrial and campaign activities that are accurate, engaging, and consistent with ASU strategy or policy.
• Undertake other tasks as directed by the Assistant National Secretary and/or the National Industrial Director. 

Key Selection Criteria

Experience

1. Demonstrated success in creating and implementing industrial and/or growth strategies for enterprise bargaining, award matters or other industrial activities.
2. Demonstrated success in written and oral advocacy before the Fair Work Commission and/or other bodies.

Skills

1. Considerable knowledge of the industrial relations processes, current issues, practices and policies for the assigned area, including the Fair Work Act.
2. High level of negotiations skills.
3. Considerable knowledge of industrial legislation, employment law, relevant awards, and relevant enterprise agreements.
4. Ability to work independently without supervision, but also as a member of a team.
5. Ability to prioritise competing deliverables and objectives in a busy and dynamic work environment.

Attributes

1. A strong ability to exercise initiative, innovation and independent judgement to solve problems.
2. Commitment to the principles of the Australian union movement and social justice.
3. An understanding of the ASU and support for the ASU’s principles, policies and decision-making process.
4. Occasional interstate travel may be required.

Pay: Level 5 – starting salary dependent on skills and experience plus monthly RDO’s and 16% superannuation.

Applications close: 5:00 PM AEDT, Friday 27 February 2026

A position description is attached. 

To apply please provide your resume and a cover letter outlining how you meet the selection criteria by emailing recruitment@asu.com.au.