The Independent Education Union –
for all staff in non-government education
As a member of the Independent Education Union Victoria Tasmania, you are part of a strong voice for all who work in non-government education. IEU membership entitles you to workplace representation and support, legal advice, professional development and training.
Industrial Protection
Representation and Support at Work
Members’ conditions are protected through industrial agreements negotiated by the IEU, and by active representation of members' issues. Wages, improved career structures, paid parental leave, long service leave, and improved redundancy payments are just some of our achievements.
Information and Support
Union members are entitled to support and representation whenever an issue arises at work. The provision of information and advice to members is one of the IEU's key functions. Each school day, from 8.30am to 5.00pm (4.30 on Friday), the switchboard is open and a Duty Officer is available to answer queries. IEU members can also access top quality industrial advice through our in-house industrial team.
Call the IEU Office on 03) 9254 1860 or FreeCall 1800 622 889 to speak to one of our team.
WorkCover/Workers' Compensation
The IEU provides advice and support to members who have been injured at work, whether physical injury or stress-related. Expert advice is available in relation to WorkCover (in Victoria) and Workers' Compensation (in Tasmania), including lodging claims, support with conciliation and preparing your return to work. Lump sum claims for permanent injury and negligence cases are also referred to the union's solicitors.
Legal insurance and professional indemnity
When you join the IEU, you are automatically covered by our professional indemnity and legal liability policy. This provides up to $10,000,000 legal protection for you against any claim of negligence related to your employment in the non-government education sector.
Additionally, all Tasmanian members are covered for death/permanent disability for $50,000. For more information or to make a claim, contact the IEU
Legal Advice
In addition to industrial and professional advice provided by IEU Victoria Tasmania, IEU members can access quality non-work related legal advice through the union’s partner law firms in Victoria and Tasmania, including a first consultation on non-work matters. A first consultation is free, but any further costs incurred are borne by the member.
Members must contact the IEU for a referral.
Members can also access a free will. To access this, please log in to Member Access (using member number and postcode as log in details) and select Free Will from the Resources tab.
Training
IEU Training & Professional Development
The IEU provides members with innovative and contemporary training opportunities.
Our courses, seminars and conferences are tailored to the diverse needs of members including IEU reps, teachers, support staff, leadership and occupational health and safety reps.
Find out more about what training we have on offer.
Teacher Learning Network
The Teacher Learning Network (TLN) is a professional development and curriculum support network that provides professional development for teachers and education support staff in Catholic, government and independent schools.
Supported by the IEU and the Australian Education Union (Victoria), TLN is committed to building professional skills and expertise in the education sector.
Find out more about the TLN at https://tln.org.au or by calling (03) 9418 4992.
Great everyday savings and exclusive health insurance
IEU membership gives you access to savings across financial and health services, along with everyday shopping, entertainment and travel.
IEU members have exclusive access to great value, not-for-profit health insurance through Teachers Health, as well as savings on everything from shopping vouchers, movies, petrol, car hire, whitegoods purchasing, dining and travel through Union Shopper and Member Advantage.
Banking services that IEU members have access to include Bank First (formerly the Victorian Teachers Mutual Bank).
Communication
Members receive regular communications from the IEU on news and upcoming events. Our publications, The Point and Independent Education deliver the most in-depth stories and cover the issues that affect the education sector.
You can also join the conversation on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
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What our members say
Bargaining for better conditions
‘Members at my school worked closely with the Union to develop a log of claims, and then we were supported the whole way through bargaining by IEU staff. They were with us for every meeting. We would have found it much more difficult without them, and we are looking forward to voting and achieving our first Agreement.’
Ezra, bargaining rep, independent school
Winning pay rises
‘My role as a library technician had changed over time, and I asked the Union to help me apply for a higher classification. With the assistance I got, I was successful and now I have a pay rise which means more in my pocket, as well as recognition for the work I do.’
Mark, Education Support
Winning permanent jobs
‘I had been on a fixed term contract for a number of years, but felt anxious about challenging the reasons. My IEU organiser came to a meeting with the principal and myself. Not long after I was advised I had an ongoing role.’
Anne, teacher
We are stronger together
‘I have been a Union member all my working life and becoming a principal didn’t change that. I can access great advice when dealing with potentially difficult staff issues. I also know that if I experience a problem myself, the IEU has my back.’
Caroline, principal