Director, Regulated Worker Standards
Fair Work Commission
- Brisbane, QLD
- Permanent
- Full-time
To be eligible for employment with the Commission, the successful applicant must undergo and satisfy a National Police Check.About the PositionThe Director, Regulated Worker Standards provides specialist oversight and strategic leadership to a team responsible for providing research, analysis, and support to Fair Work Commission (Commission) Members and Expert Panels, who oversee the setting of minimum standards orders and supply chain orders for regulated workers (employee-like workers and road transport contractors) under Part 3A and 3B of the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth).The Director will oversee the production of high-quality research and support, establish, develop, and manage excellent working relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders in the support of relevant matters. They will have comprehensive knowledge and experience of workplace relations matters relevant to the Fair Work Act 2009, particularly knowledge relevant to Part 3A and 3B of the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth). The team will also work across the Commission on targeted education, communication and engagement activities with regulated workers and workplaces on the Commission’s Part 3A and 3B of the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) functions.Duties
- Drawing on the Director’s specialist workplace relations knowledge, ensure oversight and timely delivery of high-quality research, analysis, and other support to assist Commission Members and Expert Panels overseeing the setting of minimum standards orders and supply chain orders for regulated workers (employee-like workers and road transport contractors) under Part 3A and 3B of the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) before the Commission.
- Ensure the efficient management of resources to support Commission Members and Expert Panels overseeing matters pertaining to Part 3A and 3B of the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth).
- Where required:
- Ensure the provision of timely high-quality workplace relations analysis to the Commission’s President, National Practice Leader, Commission Members, and the General Manager.
- Undertake external engagement to inform the Commission’s work (including with stakeholders, relevant domestic and International Government agencies and academic institutions).
- Chair external stakeholder and/or reference groups to support relevant matters.
- Work closely with Directors within the Branch and across the Commission to manage multi-disciplinary teams supporting relevant matters before the Commission.
- Build staff capabilities by providing leadership to team members, including setting the strategic direction of the team, anticipating and establishing work priorities, and managing performance.
- Actively contribute to broader Commission functions and leadership including the Commission’s Senior Management Group and the Branch leadership team, as well as corporate management and related statutory responsibilities more generally including: strategic planning, reporting, corporate and budgetary responsibilities, and providing input into key Commission and Branch publications.
- Ensure active oversight, and where relevant management of, projects supporting targeted education, communication and engagement activities with regulated workers and workplaces.
- Other duties as directed by the Executive Director.
- 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 recent employment history, relevant to this position.
If you have questions regarding this role, please contact Joelle Leggett on (03) 8650 0138 or send an email to the Recruitment TeamAdditional InformationInformation about the FWC can be found at
The FWC is an equal opportunity employer which upholds the APS employment principles and actively encourages a diverse and inclusive workplace.