APS5 Associate

Eligibility

The Fair WorkCommission (the Commission) requires Australian citizenship as acondition of engagement.

To beeligible for employment with the Commission the successfulapplicant must undergo and satisfy a National PoliceCheck.

About the Position

Associatesperform a full range of professional support services to CommissionMembers. An Associateship at the Commission is a unique opportunityto learn firsthand about Australias workplace relations system andto work closely with Commission Members.

Successfulcandidates will be considered for upcoming vacancies within thePerth and Brisbane teams. We also intend to createa merit pool to fill current and future vacancies that may arise inthe team.

Duties

• As an Associate and consistent with the Commissions performance planning and management arrangements flexibly undertake responsibilities associated with:
  • the administration/operation of a Members 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 PositionDescription (PD) is attached at the bottom of this advertisementwhich will provide you with further information.

Yourapplication must be submitted electronically through the FWC Careers who fail to provide the below requested information willnot be assessed by the selection panel. Your application mustconsist 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 yourapplication via the Commissions online e-recruitment system bySunday 16 August 2026 no later than 11:45pm AEST.

If you havequestions regarding this role please contact Andrew Dawson on (7)or send an email to the Recruitment Team

Additional Information

Informationabout the Commission can be found at

Commission staff have accessto hybrid working arrangements where they can work a combination ofin the office and from home.

TheFairWorkCommission has a broad range of functions relating to theworkplace and seeks to discharge these functions in a way that bestmeets the needs of our community with a focus on access to an employer the Commission values diverse views andbackgrounds including First Nations Australians mature ageworkers people from culturally and linguistically diversebackgrounds carers LGBTQIA people with disability and peoplewho are aim is to create a workforce thatreflects the community in which we also welcomeconversations about working flexibly.

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