Queensland Industrial Relations Commission

The Queensland Industrial Relations Commission is an independent tribunal. It is a court of record whose powers and functions derive from Chapter 11, Part 2 of the Industrial Relations Act 2016.

The Commission plays a major role in contributing to the social and economic well-being of people throughout Queensland through furthering the objects of the legislation, which is principally to provide a framework for industrial relations that is fair and balanced and supports the delivery of high-quality services, economic prosperity and social justice for Queenslanders.

The Commission has jurisdiction over the following areas:

  • Industrial disputes involving state and local government employees
  • Unfair dismissals and reinstatement applications for state and local government employees
  • Workers' compensation appeals
  • Work-related anti-discrimination complaints
  • Public service appeals
  • Trading hours
  • Work, health and safety reviews
  • Wage recovery
  • Long service leave payment applications
  • Other matters prescribed under various acts.
02 Mar, 2026
Full time
Queensland Industrial Relations Commission Brisbane
Key Duties: • Manage the Vice-President’s chambers, including maintenance of the library, maintenance of the Vice-President’s diary, confidential filing and indexing and filing decisions; • Manage the efficient and effective conduct of the Vice-President’s courtroom including ensuring th availability of facilities, timely and accurately listing of matters, recording and safe custody of exhibits, custody of court files, attending the Vice-President in court and recording orders made; • Provide professional support to the Vice-President, particularly in relation to managing hearings, conferences, appointments, travel arrangements, and incoming phone calls; • Conduct research of awards, orders, decisions and interpretations of the Court, the Commission and other jurisdictions as required by the Vice-President; • Prepare, vet, format and draft all documents relating to matters decided by the Vice-President e.g. decisions, amendments, awards, orders, agreements etc; • Liaise with the...
Expiration Date:
30 Mar, 2026