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About the Position
We are seeking a Research Officer who has relevant experience to join our Regulated Worker Standards team. The Research Officer will work as part of a team providing direct support to Fair Work Commission Expert Panels and Full Benches overseeing the setting of minimum standards orders for regulated workers (employee-like workers and road transport contractors) and road transport contractual chain orders under Part 3A and 3B of the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth).
As a Research Officer you will use your knowledge of the federal workplace relations system, including the Fair Work Act 2009, to provide assistance to the Senior Research Officer and other Research Officers to research, draft documents such as briefing notes, maintain records, collate reports and manage documentation and workflows through the Commission’s record management, filing and reporting systems.
Duties
- Undertake research and analysis on complex workplace relations issues (including issues in relation to regulated workers and the road transport industry) and prepare reports and other written material to support the work of Expert Panels and Full Benches.
- Undertake administrative tasks supporting the work of the tribunal in relation to minimum standards orders and road transport contractual chain orders, including publishing material on the Commission’s website, dealing with enquiries to the team inbox and sending subscriber emails.
- Draft and proofread documents such as briefing notes, web materials, information materials, determinations and correspondence. This may include proofreading and reviewing documents drafted by other team members, as directed by the Senior Research Officer.
- Maintain records, manage documentation and workflows and collate reports using the organisation’s record management, filing and reporting systems.
- Assist in the development of team policies and procedures in line with requests from statutory appointees and the Commission’s business objectives.
- Perform other duties as directed by the Senior Research Officer, Director, Assistant Directors and/or the Executive Director, Labour Standards Support.
How to Apply
The Position Description (PD) is attached at the bottom of this advertisement which will provide you with further information.
Your application must consist of the following two requirements:
- A statement of claim of no more than 800 words, outlining your skills and/or experience relevant to the advertised role using our ‘Ideal Candidate’ section as your basis.
- A resume detailing your recent employment history, relevant to this position.
Submit your application via the Commission's online e-recruitment system by Monday,29 April 2024 no later than 11:45pm AEST.
If you have questions regarding this role, please contact Michael Preston on (03) 8650 0*** or send an email to the Recruitment Team ***********@fwc.gov.au
Additional Information
Information about the FWC can be found at www.fwc.gov.au
The FWC is an equal opportunity employer which upholds the APS employment principles and actively encourages a diverse and inclusive workplace.
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Attachments:
- APSC Cracking The Code.pdf
- PD - EXT - APS5 Research Officer.docx
- PD - EXT - APS5 Research Officer.pdf
- eRecruitment FAQ.docx
