UNITED WORKERS’ UNION - A NEW CHAPTER. A RENEWED FOCUS. JOIN US
United Workers Union is entering an exciting new chapter.
With new leadership comes renewed purpose, fresh energy and a clear ambition: to build the strongest organising union in Australia that wins for workers.
We are looking for a passionate, driven and experienced advocate for the leadership role of National Industrial Coordinator who wants to be part of one of Australia’s largest and most influential unions. This role can be based in any capital city and is offered on a full-time ongoing basis.
ABOUT UNION WORKERS’ UNION
We believe unions are strongest when members lead.
That’s why, United Workers Union is one of Australia’s largest and fastest-growing member-led unions, representing workers across a diverse range of industries that keep our communities running every day. Our members work in aged care; early education; hospitality; logistics; manufacturing; health; cleaning; disability support; warehousing; food production and many other sectors.
Every day we organise to improve the lives of working people and create lasting change.
We do this by pulling every lever to build worker power – growing membership, developing workplace leaders, supporting delegates, organising collective action and campaigning for better wages, safer workplaces, and fairer communities, including campaigning both politically and in the community. The United Workers Union is proudly affiliated with the Australian Labor Party.
As we move into our next chapter, we are investing in growing our organising capability, developing our people and strengthening member-led campaigns across the country.
THE OPPORTUNITY
As the National Industrial Coordinator, you will provide strategic leadership to UWU’s national industrial function, ensuring the delivery of high-quality industrial advice and representation that advance the rights of UWU members, strengthen worker power and advance the Union’s objectives.
Your main responsibilities will be to:
- Lead, develop and support a national team of Lead Industrial Officers, and the Lead Industrial Administration Officer, fostering collaboration, capability, and consistent high performance across UWU’s industrial function.
- Coordinate the allocation and management of industrial and legal work across the Union, ensuring resources are deployed effectively to achieve strategic and operational priorities.
- Oversee the administration and continuous improvement of UWU’s national industrial and legal case management system, ensuring accurate reporting, accountability, and best practice case management.
- Collaborate with industrial and legal leadership to strengthen systems and processes to drive efficiency and identify strategic opportunities.
- Provide strategic leadership to ensure industrial work supports the Union’s organising objectives, including member retention, membership growth, delegate development, and increased member participation.
- Maintain and promote high standards of industrial practice and technical expertise across UWU, supporting capability development within the Industrial Team.
- Prepare and provide timely reports, analysis, and insights on industrial and legal matters to senior leaders and other internal stakeholders to inform decision-making.
- Promote and uphold the Union’s values of equity, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of your work.
WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR
We are looking for people who are passionate about and committed to improving the lives of the members we represent.
You are someone who:
- Has a genuine commitment to the values and purpose of UWU, including its political and social justice agenda.
- Has significant experience in improving, maintaining and enforcing member’s rights and entitlements under legislation, industrial instruments and the common law.
- Has extensive knowledge and understanding of the Australian industrial relations environment and is committed to maintaining and sharing that knowledge.
- Has significant experience in advocacy through the Fair Work Commission, relevant Courts and Tribunals.
- Can manage and develop a team.
- Communicates confidently, both in writing and advocacy.
- Thinks strategically and enjoys solving complex workplace issues.
- Has skills and experience in case management and prioritisation.
- Enjoys working both independently and as part of a team in fast-paced and changing environments.
- Has the ability to enhance systems and drive efficiencies.
- Can engage effectively with stakeholders.
To perform this job, you will also be required to have or obtain and maintain:
- A valid driver’s licence; and
- Right of Entry Permits.
Other desirable but not essential criteria include:
- Practicing certificate
- Bachelor of Law
- Experience in the union or social justice movement or representing Union members.
Applicants must have the legal right to work in Australia and will be required to provide evidence of their work rights as part of the recruitment process.
WHAT WE OFFER
- Competitive salary and generous employment conditions; terms and conditions in accordance with the United Workers Union Employment Agreement 2025, see https://tinyurl.com/UWUEA2025.
- Salary up to $154,655 + super + leave loading
- 16% superannuation.
- 6 weeks annual leave plus 25% leave loading.
- Flexible work arrangements.
- The payment of practicing certificates
- Supportive leadership committed to developing people.
- A diverse, inclusive and values driven workplace.
- The opportunity to make a genuine difference in workers’ lives.
DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
Our members come from every background imaginable, and we want our workforce to reflect that diversity.
We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disability, LGBTQIA+ people and anyone who shares our commitment to fairness, inclusion and worker justice.
JOIN THE NEXT CHAPTER
If you want to be part of a Union entering an exciting new era and are looking for meaningful work, ambitious colleagues and the opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of working people, we would love to hear from you.
Together, we’ll build stronger workplaces, stronger communities and a stronger union.
Please submit your resume, together with a cover letter addressing the selection criteria appearing under Who we’re looking for to Julie Korlevska, Deputy Director (People, Culture and Change) via the Dayforce careers page.
CLOSING DATE
Applications close 5pm (AEST) on 14 August 2026. Please note we may conduct interviews before the closing date, so get your applications in early.
For further information about the role, please email
[email protected]