Australian Federation of Air Pilots · Sydney > CBD, Inner West & Eastern Suburbs Sydney, Australia
The Australian Federation of Air Pilots is a union and professional association representing over 6000 Australian pilots from all sectors of the Australian aviation industry, including Virgin Australia, Jetstar, Qantas, Qantaslink, Network, Regional Express and a broad range of commercial helicopter and fixed wing operations.
Due to strong membership growth the AFAP is looking to establish a Sydney office (located between Central Station and Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport) to complement our existing offices in Melbourne and Brisbane. Opportunity exists for an Industrial Advisor.
AFAP industrial staff are responsible for providing industrial relations advice to professional pilot members and officials from a range of operators in the Australian commercial aviation industry.
Industrial Advisor duties include:
Providing practical industrial, legal and strategic advice to members and elected officials.
Advocating on behalf of members to resolve individual and collective grievances.
Identifying opportunities to recruit and organise.
Conducting research on industrial and aviation related matters.
Contributing to the development and delivery of training programs for members.
Assisting with the organisation and facilitation of pilot meetings.
Reporting to and work with members of the AFAP’s Industrial Relations Team.
Liaising with industry stakeholders.
Key Selection Criteria/Qualifications include:
Tertiary qualifications, preferably in an IR or law related field.
Knowledge across employment and industrial relations matters, including awards, enterprise agreements, workplace rights, underpayments, disciplinary matters, redundancy, termination, occupational health and safety and workplace conflict.
Skills in legal research, analytical, negotiation, advocacy and problem solving with the ability to interpret complex legislation and industrial instruments and provide clear, practical advice.