Associate to Commissioner

About the Commission

The Commission operates as a court of record under section 429 of the Act. Typically, its powers and functions are carried out by a Member sitting singly, although some authorities require a Full Bench. Members work under various statutes such as the Workers' Compensation and Rehabilitation Act 2003, the Public Sector Act 2022, the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991, and others governing industrial relations and public administration.

Role Summary

The Associate will provide dedicated support to Commissioner Dwyer. Their duties involve direct collaboration with the Industrial Registrar, Deputy Registrar, and the Industrial Registry staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the Member’s chambers, managing library materials, diary appointments, and confidential documentation, including indexing and archiving decisions.
• Facilitate smooth courtroom operations by ensuring availability of resources, accurate and prompt case listings, safeguarding exhibits, handling court files, assisting the Member during proceedings, and documenting court orders.
• Offer professional assistance related to hearings, conferences, scheduling, travel planning, and managing incoming communications for the Member.
• Conduct thorough research on awards, orders, and court decisions from various jurisdictions as required by the Member.
• Prepare, review, and format key documents such as decisions, amendments, awards, orders, and agreements linked to the Member’s cases.
• Engage with the Registrar, registry personnel, legal representatives, government agencies, unions, employer groups, media, and the public.
• Maintain high-quality performance adhering to the Associate role’s quality systems and registry administrative procedures.
• Coordinate workflows between the Member and the Registry to uphold process efficiency and document integrity for case tracking.
• Perform additional tasks assigned by the Member as needed.

Desired Attributes and Qualifications

• Strong interest and sound understanding of industrial relations and employment law, with familiarity in relevant legislation and judicial decisions.
• Education and maturity to confidently engage with high-ranking officials in formal and informal settings.
• Excellent organizational capabilities, with a strong sense of confidentiality, discretion, initiative, reliability, and the ability to manage workload with minimal supervision.
• Highly developed written and verbal communication abilities and interpersonal skills.
• Resilience and professionalism to navigate challenging situations with maturity.
• Competency in office administration including proficient keyboarding and word processing skills, plus aptitude for computer-based file tracking systems.

Additional Information

Applications will be kept active for up to twelve months.