Job Description

To act as a personal and confidential aide to the Commissioner Dwyer, in and out of Court, and 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, diary, confidential filing, indexing, and filing decisions.
- Ensure the efficient and effective conduct of the Member's courtroom, ensuring availability of facilities, accurate listing of matters, secure custody of exhibits and court files, and recording orders made.
- Provide professional support to the Member, particularly in 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 Member.
- Prepare, vet, format, and draft all documents relating to matters decided by the Member (e.g., decisions, amendments, awards, orders, agreements).
- Liaise with the Registrar, Registry staff, parties, members of the legal profession, government departments, trade unions, employer groups, the media, and the general public.
- Maintain a high level of quality in the performance of all duties, ensuring adherence to the quality systems documentation for Associates and the administrative processes of the Registry.




- Coordinate the workflows between the Member and the Registry to ensure efficient and effective processes and to maintain the integrity of all documentation and tracking of all case matters allocated to the Member.
- Attend to other duties as directed by the Member from time to time.

Key Attributes

- A genuine interest in industrial relations and employment law with a sound understanding of the Court and Commission’s work. Familiarity with key legislation and industrial law jurisprudence will be highly regarded.
- Education and personal maturity sufficient to converse confidently with individuals occupying high office in professional and social settings.
- Sound organisational skills, including confidentiality, tact, discretion, initiative, reliability, time‑management, and the ability to work harmoniously with others and with minimal supervision.
- Well‑developed communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills.
- Personal resilience and maturity to handle challenging situations.
- High standard of competency and professionalism in office administration.

How To Apply

Applicants should provide a succinct CV or Resume including comprehensive employment and educational information, and at least one referee with first‑hand knowledge of your performance (or a reference from an academic institution if previously unemployed). A covering letter addressing the key attributes and your ability to fulfil the key duties is required. Applications should be emailed to by 5:00 pm on Friday, 31st July 2026.

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📌 Associate to Commissioner Dwyer (Brisbane City)
🏢 Queensland Industrial Relations Commission
📍 Brisbane City