Associate

Fair Work Commission; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Fair Work Commission in Adelaide invites applications for an Associate position. This role offers exposure to Australia’s workplace relations system and close work with Commission Members.

You will support chambers, publish matters, perform legal research, assist with hearings, and maintain records, while coordinating with stakeholders across the national office. Successful candidates will be considered for upcoming vacancies and a merit pool to fill current and future vacancies in the Adelaide

Responsibilities

• admin/operation of a Member's chambers using Case Management System
• publication to the website of listed matters and decisions
• legal research in labour law/workplace relations
• management of hearings (online and in-person) including clerk of court functions
• general administrative/executive assistant duties (diary controls, files, proofreading, travel bookings)
• record keeping in compliance with legislative obligations and internal policies
• provide relief associate support to other Members and assist the Tribunal Support Branch as needed
• liaise with Members, staff, practitioners and stakeholders
• travel with a Member when required
• assist other Associates or Commission staff to meet national work standards and targets
• perform other duties as directed by senior staff

Job description

Associates perform a full range of professional 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.