Executive Director, Registered Organisations Services Branch

Eligibility

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

To beeligible for employment with the Commission the successfulapplicant must satisfy a National Police Check and have (or theability to obtain) Negative Vetting Level 1 (NV1) securityclearance.

About the Position

The ExecutiveDirector Registered Organisations Services leads the RegisteredOrganisations Services Branch which consists ofapproximately 35 highly skilled staff. The position is one ofsix Executive Directorsreporting to the General Manager who is the agency head andaccountable authority of the Fair WorkCommission (the Commission).

A key featureof this role is exercising delegated powers and functions of theGeneral Manager and President of the Commissionunder the Fair Work (Registered Organisations) Act 2009(RO Act) and the Fair Work Act2009 and leading and managing the delivery of all functionsrelating to registered organisations.

Duties

• Exercise delegated powers and functions of the President of the Fair Work Commission and the General Manager under the RO Act and Fair Work Act 2009 on a daily basis including the conduct of inquiries and investigations into compliance with the RO Act.
• Deliver on strategies and operational activities to improve compliance and good governance in registered organisations including through operational activities aligned with the Commissions Compliance and Enforcement Policy.
• Develop and maintain the Commissions investigation and litigation policies and procedures.
• Have an appreciation for the range of external factors affecting the agency including relevant law enforcement considerations across jurisdictions.
• Provide expert advice and assistance to the General Manager and Commission Members regarding registered organisations.
• Establish strong leadership in the Branch that operates to maintain an effective proactive compliance culture for registered organisations.
• As a member of the Executive Committee assist with setting the strategic direction of the Commission.
• Shape the Branchs strategic direction develop plans and provide leadership to ensure operational teams provide specialist advice support and assistance to internal and external clients in relation to registered organisation matters.
• Drive changes that improve efficiency and organisational performance in an evolving authorising environment.

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 than 1000 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 employment history relevant to this position and details of at least two recent referees.

Submit yourapplication via the Commissions online e-recruitment system byThursday 28 May 2026 at 11.45pm(AEST).

If you havequestions regarding this role please contact Murray Furlong on orsend an email to the Recruitment Team

Additional Information

Informationabout the Commission can be found at

Commissionstaff have access to hybrid working arrangements where they canwork a combination of in the office and from home.

The Fair WorkCommission has a broad range of functions relating to the workplaceand seeks to discharge these functions in a way that best meets theneeds of our community with a focus on access to justice. As anemployer the Commission values diverse views and backgroundsincluding First Nations Australians mature age workers peoplefrom culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds carersLGBTQIA people with disability and people who are aim is to create a workforce that reflects the community inwhich we live. We also welcome conversations about workingflexibly.

RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. Applicants areencouraged to request reasonable adjustments as required to assistyour participation in this recruitment process.