Industrial Officer

Industrial Officer, Public Health Organising

Permanent Full-Time, Based in Waterloo

Base salary starting from $143,846.37 per annum + super

Benefits:

• 5 weeks annual leave + paid annual office closure + 12 RDO’s per year
• Onsite parking and hybrid working
• Fitness Passport - discounted access to gyms and pools for you and your family
• Voluntary super contributions matched up to a certain %
• Salary packaging

About the Association:

The New South Wales Nurses and Midwives’ Association (NSWNMA) is the registered union for all nurses and midwives in NSW. The Association represents the industrial interests of nurses and midwives employed in NSW in the public, private, aged care and primary healthcare sectors. Our role is to protect the interests of nurses, midwives and the nursing and midwifery professions.

At the Association, we are strongly committed to fostering a respectful and safe workplace culture that thrives on our values of collectivism, advocacy, innovation, integrity and courage.

About the team:

The Public Health Organising (PHO) team is a multi-disciplinary team composed of organisers, industrial officers and campaign support staff. PHO exists to develop membership, leadership and sustainable union structures in the Public Health System. We campaign with members for ratios, better pay and other improvements to members’ working lives, by combining local organising and industrial enforcement and sector-wide campaigns.

About the role:

You will be working for a highly respected association and one of the strongest and largest unions nationally. We have a successful track record of being a strong advocate for our members which is evident by our year-on-year membership growth. 

This is a full-time permanent opportunity for an experienced Industrial Officer to play a critical role in advancing the union’s mission. You will lead the industrial, technical, and representative aspects of organising campaigns, focusing on empowering member leaders and strengthening workplace power in areas identified as strategic priorities.

As an Industrial Officer, you will directly contribute to the Association’s strategy of building member power by:

• Organising high-density, action-focused member-led networks.
• Supporting and developing member leaders to drive collective action.
• Facilitating campaigns that deliver meaningful wins for members.

Key Accountabilities:

• Lead and support campaigns aligned with the Strategic Plan, including Public Health System Award negotiations.
• Provide industrial advice and representation in negotiations and disputes.
• Prepare and present matters in industrial tribunals.
• Develop innovative claims and strategies for Award improvements.
• Contribute to member communications and organisational policy development.
• Provide professional leadership and guidance to Organisers on industrial issues.

About your experience:

We’re looking for someone who brings a combination of relevant qualifications, practical experience, and strong skills to succeed in this role:

Essential:

• Demonstrated commitment to the trade union movement and advancement of nurses and midwives.
• Thorough knowledge of industrial relations legislation and practices.
• Experience in collective agreement negotiations and tribunal advocacy.
• Strong negotiation, advocacy, and representation skills.
• Ability to manage complex issues, prioritise work, and exercise sound judgment.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• High-level research and analytical skills.
• Flexibility to meet deadlines under pressure.
• Ability to provide professional leadership and work effectively in a team.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, email, and internet research.
• Current driver’s licence (Class 1A).

Desirable:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in industrial relations, law, arts, or social sciences.
• Experience as an Organiser, industrial research officer, or employment/IR lawyer.
• Prior experience in the trade union movement.

How to apply for this position:

To apply for the position:

Click “Apply” if you are not already on our Careers page.

• If you are on the Careers page, click “Apply Now.”
•  Internal employees: Please ensure you register your application using your internal email address.

Your application should include:

• A brief response to the selection criteria outlined in the position description.
• A summary of your interest in the role and relevant experience.

To access the position description:

On our Careers page, within the specific vacancy listing, click “Document” located above the “Apply” button under the vacancy name.

Questions? Email our Employee Engagement Team at employeeengagement@nswnma.asn.au

Applications close Wednesday 15th April, 2026.

NSWNMA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and fosters a diverse workplace, we welcome diverse applications and encourage Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander Peoples to apply.