Tribunal Support Branch | APS 5 | Brisbane, Perth Closing date: 16/08/2026 11:45 PM

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.

About the Position

Associates perform a full range of professional support services to Commission Members. An Associateship at the Commission is a unique chance to learn firsthand about Australia’s workplace relations system and to work closely with Commission Members.

Successful candidates will be considered for upcoming vacancies within the Perth and Brisbane teams. 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, using Commission information technology and communications facilities and systems, particularly the Case Management System.
- formal preparation and publication to the website of listed matters, documents, orders and decisions as set out in Commission publishing guides.
- legal research in the field of labour law and workplace relations.
- effective management of Commission hearings (online and in-person) including clerk of court functions, preparation of hearing rooms, and court books.
- general administrative/executive assistant duties including but not limited to networked diary controls, preparation and maintenance of Commission files, proofreading, travel bookings.




- record keeping in compliance with the legislative obligations and internal policy frameworks.
- provide relief associate support to other Members and otherwise assist the Tribunal Support Branch as needed.

- 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 the Director, Member Support, Assistant Director, Member Support and/or the Member Support Coordinators.

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 be submitted electronically through the FWC Careers website. Applicants who fail to provide the below requested information will not be assessed by the selection panel. 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 ‘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 by Sunday, 16 August 2026 no later than 11:45 pm AEST.

If you have questions regarding this role, please contact Andrew Dawson on (7) 3028 7862 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.

Attachments:

- APSC Cracking The Code.pdf
- PD - EXT - APS5 Associate.docx
- PD - EXT - APS5 Associate.pdf
- Principles for candidate use of AI in recruitment.pdf
- eRecruitment FAQ.docx

📌 Associate (Brisbane)
🏢 FWC
📍 Brisbane