Associates perform a full range of skilled 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 upcoming vacancies within the Adelaide team. We also intend to create a merit pool to fill current and future vacancies that may arise in the team.

- 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.

Citizenship: The Fair Work Commission requires Australian citizenship as a condition of engagement.

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

How to apply: Applications must be lodged online through the Commission's web-based e-recruitment system and include a current CV and 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. For further information about 'Our ideal candidate' and how to apply, please click on 'Apply now' and follow the prompts.

This recruitment process is being used to fill both ongoing and non-ongoing positions.

A merit pool of suitable applicants may be created from this process and will be active for 18 months from the date of this advertisement. We may choose to use this merit pool to fill further ongoing and non-ongoing vacancies.

Non-ongoing vacancies may be filled for maximum period of 2 years.

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.

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