Assistant Director

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

We areseeking an experienced AssistantDirectorRegulatoryInvestigationsandEnforcement(RIE)tojoin our Registered Organisations Services Branch (ROSB). Workingin a dynamic and cohesive environment the AssistantDirectorRIEwill contribute to the Fair WorkCommissions (the Commissions) regulatory functions by assistingourDirectorExecutive DirectorRIEand theBranch to manage the multi-disciplinarycomplexinvestigationsandrulesteams.

As AssistantDirector you will provide high quality consistentandtimelyadvice relating to the General Managersregistered organisations regulatory functions undertheFair Work (Registered Organisations) Act2009.You will work collaboratively across the ROSB tocontribute proactively to positive compliance outcomes and behavewith integrity enabling you to build trust and communicate withinfluence.

You willefficiently manage a multi-disciplinary team of lawyers andinvestigators (and potentially other specialists) who investigatepotential contraventions offinancialmanagementobligations by registered organisations and theirofficers and employees.

Wherenon-compliance has beenidentified you will manage anyrelevant enforcement actions taken by the General Manager with aview to promoting the efficient management of registeredorganisations and the delivery ofhigh standardsofaccountability to their members.

Legalqualifications and litigation experience includingbriefingexternal law firmsin a regulatoryenvironmentare preferrednoting that this role isprimarily focused on management.

Duties

Reporting tothe Director RIE ROSB the duties of the Assistant Director RIEinclude but are not limited to:

• Leading and managing the conduct of civil penalty litigation against registered organisations their officers and employees that shape the law and deter non-compliance with the RO Act. This includes briefing solicitors and supporting counsel to represent the General Manager in the Federal Court.
• Managing the provision of in-house legal advice relating to the General Managers regulatory functions and powers under the RO Act in respect of the regulation of registered organisations.
• Managing a small multi-disciplinary team including lawyers advisors and investigators to investigate complex allegations of regulatory non-compliance by registered organisations and their officers and staff.
• Advising on preparing for and supporting the General Managers investigative and enforcement powers including compulsory information gathering powers and the appropriate use of infringement notices enforceable undertakings and civil penalty litigation.
• Developing investigation and enforcement strategies and internal and external policy and resources to support the functioning of the branch.
• Driving efficiencies and operational performance including with respect to innovative or novel processes to promote the effective and timely operation of the Complex Investigations functions.
• Working with a collection of stakeholders across a range of areas within the branch the Commission the legal profession the Courts other government agencies and the wider public sector.
• Other duties as directed by the Director RIE ROSB.

How to Apply

The PositionDescription (PD) is attached at the bottom of this advertisementwhich will provide you with further information.

Yourapplication must consist of the following tworequirements:

• A statement of claim of no more than800 words outlining your skills and/or experience relevant to the advertised roles using theOur ideal candidatesection 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 byWednesday 26 August 2026 no later than11:45 pm AEST.

If you havequestions regarding this role please contactCatherineBebbington on or (03)orsend 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.