Enabling Services Branch | APS 5 | Melbourne Closing date: 25/10/2026 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

We are seeking a professional and experienced Advisor, People and Culture to provide advice and support across a range of HR functions. You will have broad understanding in all aspects of HR and be able to interpret and apply HR related legislation, policies and procedures whilst providing valuable services to a variety of stakeholders across the Fair Work Commission (Commission).

Whilst the role is primarily generalist in nature, you will be required to ensure the end-to-end recruitment and onboarding functions of the Commission are met and have accountability in other areas such as, WHS, performance management, and learning & development.

You will be highly organised, can multitask across a diverse range of HR functions simultaneously and able to work effectively and efficiently with a range of stakeholders. A can-do attitude and capability to provide professional and technical HR advice is a must.

This role offers plenty of variety and challenging work and is the perfect opportunity for a proactive, motivated, and enthusiastic professional who is passionate about HR and recruitment and is seeking to expand their knowledge and experience of HR, within the APS.

Duties

- Provide sound and timely advice and assistance to managers, staff, and team members across a range of HR matters including but not limited to, recruitment and onboarding,



learning and development, performance management, and WHS.
- Develop and maintain strong and team-oriented working relationships with a range of stakeholders to deliver work outcomes with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Assist with the development of policy and procedures to maintain best practice within the People and Culture team.
- Actively contribute and engage with project work and work towards eliminating red tape.
- Find solutions and answers independently and escalate any sensitive or complex matters accordingly.
- Provide administrative support relating to record maintenance responding to frequent emails and/or phone queries, business improvement and reporting.
- Perform other duties as directed.

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 800 words, outlining your skills and/or experience relevant to the advertised role using the ‘Our Ideal Candidate’ section as your basis.




- A resume detailing your recent employment history, relevant to this position.

Submit your application via the Commission's online e-recruitment system by Sunday, 25 October 2026 no later than 11:45 pm AEDT.

If you have questions regarding this role, please contact Peter D'Agata on (03) 8656 4724 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 Advisor, People and Culture.docx
- PD - EXT - APS5 Advisor, People and Culture.pdf
- Principles for candidate use of AI in recruitment.pdf
- eRecruitment FAQ.docx

📌 Advisor, People & Culture (Melbourne)
🏢 FWC
📍 Melbourne