Fair Work Commission
Description of Role Associates perform a full range of professional support services for Commission Members. An Associateship at the Commission is a unique opportunity to learn firsthand about Australia’s workplace relations system and to work closely with Commission Members. Duties
Consistent with the Commission’s performance planning and management arrangements, flexibly undertake responsibilities associated with:
the administration/operation of a Member’s office, using Commission information technology and communications facilities and systems, particularly the Case Management System (caseHQ).
formal preparation and publication to the website of listed matters, documents, orders and decisions as set out in the Commission Publishing guides.
legal research in the field of labour law and workplace relations.
Clerk of Court functions in Commission hearings and preparation of hearing rooms.
General administrative/executive assistant duties including networked diary controls, preparation and maintenance of Commission files, proofreading, travel bookings, etc.
maintenance and securing of all books, records, papers, files and reference material.
provide relief associate support to other Members and otherwise assist the Tribunal Services Branch when requested.
Liaise, as required, with Commission Members and staff, workplace relations practitioners, employers, employees, employer and employee bodies (including their representatives and officials), legal practitioners and other parties (including unrepresented parties).
Travel with a Member when required.
When not allocated to a specific Member, or in any other circumstances, as directed, assist other Associates or Commission staff with work to ensure achievement of national work standards and targets.
Perform other duties as directed by Member Support Coordinator and/or the Assistant Director, Member Support.
About the Fair Work Commission
The Commission is Australia’s national workplace relations tribunal. It was established by the Fair Work Act 2009 (Fair Work Act) and is responsible for administering the provisions of the Fair Work Act. The Commission’s powers and functions include:
dealing with unfair dismissal claims
dealing with anti-bullying claims
dealing with general protections and unlawful termination claims
setting the national minimum wage and minimum wages in modern awards
making, reviewing and varying modern awards
assisting the bargaining process for enterprise agreements
approving, varying and terminating enterprise agreements
making orders to stop or suspend industrial action
dealing with disputes brought to the Commission under the dispute resolution procedures of modern awards and enterprise agreements
determining applications for right of entry permits
promoting cooperative and productive workplace relations and preventing disputes.
The Commission and General Manager also have responsibilities in relation to the registration, amalgamation and cancellation of registered organisations and the making and alteration of their rules under the Fair Work (Registered Organisations) Act 2009.
How to Apply
Interested students will be able to make an online application via the 2021/2022 Temporary Employment Register on the Commission website. Applications must be lodged online through the Commission's web based e-recruitment system: https://fwc.bigredsky.com
Description of Role Associates perform a full range of professional support services for Commission Members. An Associateship at the Commission is a unique opportunity to learn firsthand about Australia’s workplace relations system and to work closely with Commission Members. Duties
Consistent with the Commission’s performance planning and management arrangements, flexibly undertake responsibilities associated with:
the administration/operation of a Member’s office, using Commission information technology and communications facilities and systems, particularly the Case Management System (caseHQ).
formal preparation and publication to the website of listed matters, documents, orders and decisions as set out in the Commission Publishing guides.
legal research in the field of labour law and workplace relations.
Clerk of Court functions in Commission hearings and preparation of hearing rooms.
General administrative/executive assistant duties including networked diary controls, preparation and maintenance of Commission files, proofreading, travel bookings, etc.
maintenance and securing of all books, records, papers, files and reference material.
provide relief associate support to other Members and otherwise assist the Tribunal Services Branch when requested.
Liaise, as required, with Commission Members and staff, workplace relations practitioners, employers, employees, employer and employee bodies (including their representatives and officials), legal practitioners and other parties (including unrepresented parties).
Travel with a Member when required.
When not allocated to a specific Member, or in any other circumstances, as directed, assist other Associates or Commission staff with work to ensure achievement of national work standards and targets.
Perform other duties as directed by Member Support Coordinator and/or the Assistant Director, Member Support.
About the Fair Work Commission
The Commission is Australia’s national workplace relations tribunal. It was established by the Fair Work Act 2009 (Fair Work Act) and is responsible for administering the provisions of the Fair Work Act. The Commission’s powers and functions include:
dealing with unfair dismissal claims
dealing with anti-bullying claims
dealing with general protections and unlawful termination claims
setting the national minimum wage and minimum wages in modern awards
making, reviewing and varying modern awards
assisting the bargaining process for enterprise agreements
approving, varying and terminating enterprise agreements
making orders to stop or suspend industrial action
dealing with disputes brought to the Commission under the dispute resolution procedures of modern awards and enterprise agreements
determining applications for right of entry permits
promoting cooperative and productive workplace relations and preventing disputes.
The Commission and General Manager also have responsibilities in relation to the registration, amalgamation and cancellation of registered organisations and the making and alteration of their rules under the Fair Work (Registered Organisations) Act 2009.
How to Apply
Interested students will be able to make an online application via the 2021/2022 Temporary Employment Register on the Commission website. Applications must be lodged online through the Commission's web based e-recruitment system: https://fwc.bigredsky.com
