Key Responsibilities & Operational Scope

The core responsibilities and primary duties for this position within Fair Work Ombudsman include:

• provide education, assistance, advice and guidance to employers, employees, outworkers, outworker entities and organisations
• provide and monitor compliance with workplace laws
• inquire into and investigate breaches of the Fair Work Act
• take appropriate enforcement action
• perform our statutory functions efficiently, effectively, economically and ethically.
• What our employees say about us
• We are one of the most engaged and high performing agencies in Australia; consistently scoring above average on employee engagement and wellbeing when surveyed against other APS agencies.
• We provide a diverse, inclusive and supportive work environment with access to:
• Great training and development opportunities
• A diverse range of work

Mandatory Eligibility & Security Clearance

Applicants must satisfy the following statutory and organizational requirements:

• Citizenship: Under section 22(8) of the Public Service Act 1999, candidates must generally be Australian citizens to be eligible for engagement.
• Security Clearance: The successful candidate must be able to obtain and maintain an Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA) security clearance (Baseline, Negative Vetting 1, or Negative Vetting 2 as required by the agency).
• Probationary Period: Employment may be subject to a probationary period, character checks, and pre-engagement screening.
• Positions will be available across our Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney offices, on a part-time or full-time basis. All locations are subject to operational and capacity requirements. Operational needs will often require you to work part of the week in the office but flexibility requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Working Arrangements & Public Sector Benefits

Work Model: Hybrid. Details: Hybrid.

Australian Public Service positions provide comprehensive Commonwealth benefits including a standard 15.4% employer superannuation contribution, attractive leave provisions, and structured career progression pathways across the Australian Public Service.