Associate

About the Position

Associates perform a full range of professional support services to 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.

Successful candidates will be considered for the position of Associate to Vice President Asbury.

We also intend to create a merit pool to fill current and future vacancies that may arise in the team.

Duties

• As an Associate, and consistent with the Commission’s performance planning and management arrangements, flexibly undertake responsibilities associated with the administration/operation of a Member’s chambers
• Perform general administrative/executive assistant duties, including:

1. Preparation and publication of official documents following Commission guidelines such as listed matters, orders and decisions
2. Legal research in the field of labour law and workplace relations
3. Diary coordination, preparation and maintenance of Commission files, proofreading and travel bookings.

• Effective management of Commission hearings (in-person and online)
• Use Commission information technology and communications facilities and systems, including for the management of files.
• Liaise with Commission Members and staff, workplace relations practitioners, 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 including providing relief associate support to other Members as needed.
• Perform other duties as directed by the Director, Member Support, Assistant Director, Member Support and/or the Member Support Coordinators across the Tribunal Support Branch.

Eligibility

The Fair Work Commission (the Commission) requires Australian citizenship as a condition of engagement.

To be eligible for employment with the Commission, the successful applicant must undergo and satisfy a National Police Check.

How to Apply

The Position Description (PD) is attached at the bottom of this advertisement which will provide you with further information.

Your application must consist of the following two requirements:

• A statement of claim of no more than one A4 page outlining your skills and/or experience relevant to the advertised role using the ‘Our ideal candidate’ section as your basis. 
• A resume detailing your employment history relevant to this position and details of at least two recent referees.

Submit your application via the Commission's online e-recruitment system:

• Associate | FWC

Please submit by Sunday 6 July no later than 11:45 pm AEST. Applicants are invited to provide any academic transcripts of relevant qualifications.

If you have questions regarding this role, please contact Deanna La Rocca on (08) 8193 5572 or send an email to the Recruitment Team [email protected]

Additional Information

Information about the Commission can be found at www.fwc.gov.au

Commission staff have access to hybrid working arrangements where they can work a combination of in the office and from home.

The Fair Work Commission has a broad range of functions relating to the workplace and seeks to discharge these functions in a way that best meets the needs of our community with a focus on access to justice. As an employer, the Commission values diverse views and backgrounds, including First Nations Australians, mature age workers, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, carers, LGBTQIA+, people with disability and people who are neurodiverse. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the community in which we live. We also welcome conversations about working flexibly.

RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. Applicants are encouraged to request reasonable adjustments as required to assist your participation in this recruitment process.