Fair Work Commission

About

The Commission is Australia’s national workplace relations tribunal. It was established by the Fair Work Act 2009 (Fair Work Act) and is responsible for administering the provisions of the Fair Work Act.

What kind of work?

The Commission’s powers and functions include: - Dealing with unfair dismissal claims - Dealing with anti-bullying claims - Dealing with general protections and unlawful termination claims - Setting the national minimum wage and minimum wages in modern awards - Making, reviewing and varying modern awards - Assisting the bargaining process for enterprise agreements - Approving, varying and terminating enterprise agreements - Making orders to stop or suspend industrial action - Dealing with disputes brought to the Commission under the dispute resolution procedures of modern awards and enterprise agreements - Determining applications for right of entry permits - Promoting cooperative and productive workplace relations and preventing disputes

Location

All capital cities

Graduate Opportunities

The Commission maintains a Non-ongoing Temporary Employment Register. Vacancies are available for up to 18 months in every capital city. Opportunities may be parttime, full-time or casual. Positions include: - Client Services Representative - Case Manager - Research Officer - Conciliator You can find more information here: https://www.fwc.gov.au/about-us/careers

Associate postitions are also available on a non-ongoing basis of 12-18 months. Associates provide support to the Commission Members and their main duties include administration, case management, in-court duties and legal research. Applicants with law degrees are highly regarded.

More info: https://www.fwc.gov.au/about-us/careers/how-applyjob-at-the-commission

Fun Fact / Recent Project

COVID Case In March 2020 the Australian Hotels Association made an application to vary the Hospitality Industry (General) Award 2010 in light of the COVID-19 crisis. The Comission approved the Award varation and it was in place from March 24 until June 30. The variation allowed flexibility in relation to the range of duties employees could be required to perform, the hours of work of full-time and part-time employees, and the taking of annual leave.