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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.
27 Oct, 2026
Full time
Associate to Commissioner O’Neill
Queensland Industrial Relations Commission Brisbane QLD, Australia
Purpose To act as a personal and confidential aide to the Member, in and out of Court, in connection with the Member's duties. To provide executive support to the Member regarding all activities required to administer the Member's case workload efficiently and effectively. Key Duties Manage the Member's chambers, including maintenance of the library, maintenance of the Member's diary, confidential filing and indexing and filing decisions; Manage the efficient and effective conduct of the Member's courtroom including ensuring the availability of facilities, timely and accurately listing of matters, recording and safe custody of exhibits, custody of court files, attending the Member in court and recording orders made; Provide professional support to the Member, 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...
Expiration Date:
23 Nov, 2026
22 Oct, 2026
Full time
Associate to Commissioner Caddie
Queensland Industrial Relations Commission Brisbane QLD, Australia
Purpose To act as a personal and confidential aide to the Member, in and out of Court, in connection with the Member's duties. To provide executive support to the Member regarding all activities required to administer the Member's case workload efficiently and effectively. Key Duties Manage the Member's chambers, including maintenance of the library, maintenance of the Member's diary, confidential filing and indexing and filing decisions; Manage the efficient and effective conduct of the Member's courtroom including ensuring the availability of facilities, timely and accurately listing of matters, recording and safe custody of exhibits, custody of court files, attending the Member in court and recording orders made; Provide professional support to the Member, 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...
Expiration Date:
16 Nov, 2026
22 Oct, 2026
Full time
Associate to Deputy President Merrell
Queensland Industrial Relations Commission Brisbane QLD, Australia
Purpose To act as a personal and confidential aide to the Member, in and out of Court, in connection with the Member's duties. To provide executive support to the Member regarding all activities required to administer the Member's case workload efficiently and effectively. Key Duties Manage the Deputy President's chambers, including maintenance of the library, maintenance of the Deputy President's diary, confidential filing and indexing and filing decisions; Manage the efficient and effective conduct of the Deputy President's courtroom including ensuring the availability of facilities, timely and accurately listing of matters, recording and safe custody of exhibits, custody of court files, attending to the Deputy President in court and recording orders made; Provide professional support to the Deputy President, particularly in relation to managing hearings, conferences, appointments, travel arrangements, and incoming phone calls; Conduct research of awards, orders,...
Expiration Date:
12 Nov, 2026
19 Oct, 2026
Full time
Associate to Deputy President Hartigan
Queensland Industrial Relations Commission Brisbane QLD, Australia
Purpose To act as a personal and confidential aide to the Deputy President, in and out of Court, in connection with the Deputy President's duties. To provide executive support to the Deputy President regarding all activities required to administer the Deputy President's case workload efficiently and effectively. Key Duties Manage the Deputy President's chambers, including maintenance of the library, maintenance of the Deputy President's diary, confidential filing and indexing and filing decisions; Manage the efficient and effective conduct of the Deputy President's courtroom including ensuring the availability of facilities, timely and accurately listing of matters, recording and safe custody of exhibits, custody of court files, attending to the Deputy President in court and recording orders made; Provide professional support to the Deputy President, particularly in relation to managing hearings, conferences, appointments, travel arrangements, and incoming phone...
Expiration Date:
16 Nov, 2026