Carlton, Melbourne

The Timber, Furnishing and Textiles Union (TFTU), formerly the Manufacturing Division of the Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union, is seeking a highly motivated National Industrial Officer with strong industrial relations experience to join the union’s national industrial team, based in Carlton, Melbourne.

This role provides high-level industrial and legal advice and advocacy, supports organising and bargaining campaigns, and carries responsibility for the preparation and conduct of industrial prosecutions and litigation across multiple jurisdictions.

For a suitably experienced candidate – with a strong commitment to the trade union movement – this role provides the opportunity to progress into a senior leadership position within the union’s national industrial team.

ESSENTIAL SELECTION CRITERIA

• A degree in law or other relevant tertiary qualifications.
• An unrestricted current Australian practising certificate, with a minimum of 4–5 years’ post-qualification experience (PQE).
• Demonstrated experience or strong working knowledge of labour law and industrial relations.
• Proven ability to prepare and articulate positions in tribunals, courts, mediations or formal industrial forums, including prosecution matters.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to work collaboratively and flexibly, both independently and as part of a team.

HOW TO APPLY

If this sounds like your next career move, please submit your application by email to:

Vicki Doherty: vdoherty@tftu.org.au

Subject line: National Industrial Officer

Please attach:

• Your resume/CV
• A covering letter addressing the selection criteria

Closing date: Friday 23 January 2026

A Position Description is available upon request