Industrial Officer – Australian Education Union – ACT Branch
Are you passionate about fairness at work? Do you believe in the power of collective action to improve people’s lives?
The Australian Education Union – ACT Branch is seeking an Industrial Officer to join our team at an exciting time. With enterprise bargaining negotiations ahead for our entire membership, this is your opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of educators across the ACT.
About This Role
This is a full-time permanent position offering the chance to be at the heart of the work of our union assisting our members with workplace problems. You’ll work directly with our members – teachers, school leaders, school assistants, and psychologists at public schools in the ACT, as well as educators at the Canberra Institute of Technology – helping them navigate workplace challenges and secure better conditions.
While we are only currently recruiting for one position, those deemed suitable may be included on a merit list for future positions which may arise in the next 12-months.
Applications close: Friday 8 August 2025 at 5pm
To apply: Email your CV and a 2-page pitch explaining why you’re the right person for this role to aeuact@aeuact.org.au with the subject line “Industrial Officer Application”.
Questions? Contact Matthew Peterson, at matthew.peterson@aeuact.org.au or on 02 6272 7900.
Who We Are
The Australian Education Union represents nearly 190,000 educators nationwide who are united by a simple belief: that every child deserves the best possible education, and every educator deserves fair pay and working conditions.
The ACT Branch is more than just a union – we’re people who believe in the transformative power of public education. We fight for resources, we advocate for our members, and we ensure that the voices of educators are heard in every decision that affects public education.
What You’ll Do
You’ll be the person our members turn to when they need support. Your focus will be supporting our members by:
- Providing advice, support and advocacy on workplace issues
- Assisting with enterprise bargaining negotiations
- Negotiating with employers to resolve workplace disputes
- Developing information materials on workplace issues, rights and entitlements
- Working alongside our organising team on issues that matter most
What We’re Looking For
We want someone who:
- Believes in trade unionism and understands that collective action creates real change
- Shows empathy and compassion in every interaction with our members
- Has strong communication skills and can explain complex issues in plain English
- Enjoys problem-solving and finding creative solutions to workplace problems
- Can build and maintain productive relationships with members, employers, and stakeholders
- Most importantly, you need to be someone who genuinely cares about helping others
We’d love to hear from you if you have:
- Experience in education, industrial relations, human resources, or employment law (but we are open to a broad range of experience you might bring)
- Union experience (working for a union in some capacity, or at the very least having been a member of a union)
- Understanding of the Australian industrial relations landscape (but we’re happy to teach the right person!)
If you’re committed to helping others and passionate about workers’ rights, we want to hear from you. We invest in our people and will provide the training and support you need to succeed.
What We Offer
Salary: $126,838 plus 18% superannuation
Leave: 4 weeks annual leave plus 4 weeks compensatory leave (8 weeks total per year); 18 days personal leave
Workspace: Spacious office in Kingston with onsite parking, near cafes and shops
Culture: Supportive team environment with opportunities for professional development