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Independent Education Union - Membership Officer

IEUA-QNT is a union representing over 16,000 teacher, school officer and services staff members in non-government education institutions throughout Queensland and the Northern Territory.

This is a re-advertised position; previous applicants need not re-apply.

The Duties Of This Continuing, Full-time Positions Include Payment processing

Providing detailed membership advice to Members

Data entry, review and audit to maintain the membership database The position is based in Brisbane.

Applicants with high level data entry, review and audit skills and experience are encouraged to apply for this position.

Applicants should possess advanced typing skills, knowledge of Microsoft computer software packages and good organisational and communication skills.

Applicants with previous experience leading a Membership Team and high-level competency and experience in data entry, review and audit may be appointed at Level 4.

Excellent working conditions in accordance with the IEUA-QNT Clerical Staff Collective Agreement 2024.

As per our Reconciliation Action Plan, IEUA-QNT is committed to the employment of, and encourages applications from, First Nations persons.

Applicants may download an information and application package at www.ieuqnt.org.au - Careers at IEU-QNT, Join our team - or download the attachments below.

IEUA-QNT promotes a non-smoking lifestyle.

MINING AND ENERGY UNION - FULL TIME INDUSTRIAL PARALEGAL/LEGAL

ASSISTANT The Mining and Energy Union Queensland District Branch (“MEUQ”) is a union with over

9,000 members employed in Coal, Energy and Ports industries.

About The Role The MEUQ is seeking applications for an experienced Paralegal/Legal Assistant based in

Our Brisbane Office To Perform The Below

- Provide administration support to the 2 inhouse Senior Legal Officers;
- Maintaining of the industrial database and filing structure/opening and archiving of files

(electronically).
- Create templates for efficient use by the industrial department/ officials and staff.




- Maintaining a bring up system and attending to tasks when they arise.
- Organising authors – maintaining diaries.
- Ability to liaise with members, Barristers, Courts and other law firms etc.
- Proof reading and editing for officials and employees as requested.
- Attend meetings.
- Research – if applicant at level to perform such a task.
- Drafting correspondence, basic statements, court documents for the inhouse Senior

Legal Officers, drafting initial show cause responses on behalf of members.

About You

- Minimum of 3 years’ paralegal/legal assistant experience working for a law firm or

another Union.
- Ability to assist with relief reception in busy/leave periods.
- Be competent in Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.
- Outstanding eye to detail and have a high level of accuracy in your work.
- Be a team player who can work autonomously when needed.
- Possess initiative to get tasks done and the ability to see and perform tasks not

specifically asked to do with a strength for time management. Queensland Unions - Administration Officer

Queensland Council of Unions (QCU)

South Brisbane | Full-time Fixed Term to 30 June 2028

Level 2 – $81,983.91 plus 15% superannuation The Queensland Council of Unions (QCU) is Queensland's peak trade union body, representing affiliated unions and approximately 400,000 workers across the state.

We are seeking an organised and enthusiastic Administration Officer to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys providing high-quality administrative support while contributing to an organisation that works every day to improve the lives of working Queenslanders.

As our Administration Officer, you'll be the welcoming face of the QCU and play a key role in keeping our office running smoothly. You'll provide reception and administrative support, coordinate meetings and events,



assist with document preparation, maintain office systems and work closely with staff, affiliated unions and external stakeholders.

About You You will have:

Experience in an administration or office support role.

Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.

Strong communication and customer service skills.

Experience using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel and Teams).

The ability to manage competing priorities and work collaboratively in a small team.

Experience in a union, membership or not-for-profit organisation, or coordinating meetings and events, will be highly regarded.

What We Offer

Salary of $81,983.91 (Level 2) plus 15% employer superannuation.

Full-time fixed-term position until 30 June 2028.

A supportive, friendly and values-driven workplace.

The opportunity to contribute to campaigns and programs that improve workplace rights, safety and fairness for Queensland workers.

Office located in South Brisbane, close to public transport.

How to Apply

Please Submit your resume; and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria.

Applications should be emailed to Renee Kempin at [email protected].

For a confidential discussion about the position, contact Renee Kempin, Executive Officer, on (07) 3010 2555 or [email protected].

Applications close: 5pm, Friday 14 August 2026.

AMWU - Graduate Legal/Industrial Officer The AMWU has a full-time position available for a Graduate Industrial Officer based in our Brisbane Office. The role would suit a recent law graduate looking for advocacy experience in employment and industrial relations law.

The position involves providing advice and representation to AMWU members, delegates and officials.

Commencing salary is $96,213 or $105,495 (dependent on experience) with above SGC super, generous leave entitlements and monthly RDO’s.

Queensland Unions acknowledges the traditional owners of the lands on which we live and work – in Meanjin (Brisbane) the lands of the Turrbal and Jagera Peoples – and pays respects to elders past and present.

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