FAIR WORK AUSTRALIA - Fair Work Commission

Conciliator
Executive Level 2
$106,245 to $124,342 plus superannuation
(ongoing/non-ongoing vacancy in Melbourne)
Fair Work Australia (FWA) is established under section (s.) 575 of the Fair Work Act 2009 (FW
Act). FWA has a number of functions conferred by s.576 of the FW Act and included in these are
matters in relation to unfair dismissal.
A vacancy has arisen for a conciliator based in our Melbourne office. Conciliators are ongoing
positions appointed under the Public Service Act 1999. The successful applicant will be offered
either ongoing employment or non-ongoing employment for a period of 12 months.
Within a framework consistent with the FW Act and its delegated legislation, conciliators conduct
conciliations to assist parties to unfair dismissal applications explore whether agreement can be
reached to resolve applications at an early stage. Conciliations are conducted mostly over the
telephone.
Qualifications and/or practical experience in conciliation/mediation, workplace relations, law and/or
human resource management are required. Analytical, organisational, communication and
conciliation and negotiation skills are essential for the successful performance of the requirements
of the position. Successful applicants will also have a high level of initiative, an ability to work to
deadlines and as part of a team, a capacity to adapt quickly to new or changed circumstances and
an ability to communicate effectively with persons from a wide variety of backgrounds.
A high level of professional ethics is necessary to meet the standard of confidentiality and
discretion required. Importantly, many applications for unfair dismissal involve persons who are
unrepresented and unfamiliar with the workings of FWA and the legislation.
Selection will be on the basis of assessment against specified criteria. Applicants should obtain a
copy of the selection documentation and, specifically and directly address their experiences,
competencies and skills against the criteria. Applications that do not include a statement
addressing the selection criteria will not be considered. Selection criteria can be obtained from
http://www.fwa.gov.au/index.cfmpagename=admincareers A negotiated relocation costs package
may be available for successful interstate based applicants.
An order of merit will be established to consider filling conciliator vacancies that may arise within
the next 12 months.
Enquiries about this role can be directed to Bernadette O’Neill, Director, Unfair Dismissals Branch
on (03) 8661 7981.
Applications are to be e-mailed to recruitment@fwa.gov.au and be received by Friday 15 July 2011.
This vacancy is identical to a Conciliator position in Sydney currently advertised (closing date
Friday 8 July 2011). Applicants must notify their choice of location(s) when submitting their
application.

FAIR WORK AUSTRALIA
Conciliator
Executive Level 2 (FWA Level 6)
Unfair Dismissals Branch
($106,245 - $124,342 plus superannuation)
(ongoing/non-ongoing vacancy, Melbourne)
The successful applicant will be offered either ongoing employment or non-ongoing employment for
a period of 12 months.
Applications (must include a statement addressing each selection criterion and a CV) are to
be emailed to recruitment@fwa.gov.au. Applications that do not include a statement addressing the
selection criteria will not be considered.
This vacancy is identical to a Conciliator position in Sydney currently advertised (closing date
Friday 8 July 2011). Applicants must notify their choice of location(s) when submitting their
application.
The contact officer for the vacancy is Bernadette O’Neill, Director, Unfair Dismissals Branch
on (03) 8661 7981. Applications close on Friday 15 July 2011.
An order of merit will be established to consider filling conciliator vacancies that may arise within the
next 12 months.
DUTIES
As part of a small team and within a framework consistent with the Fair Work Act 2009 (FW Act)
and its delegated legislation:
1. Examine applications for unfair dismissal made under Part 3-2, Chapter 3 of the FW Act.
2. Administrative and case management tasks and processes related to applications.
3. Conduct conciliations of such applications both over the telephone and in face-to-face
meetings with the parties to an application.
4. Liaise as required with parties to applications, FWA Members and staff.
5. Other duties as directed.
SELECTION CRITERIA
1. Demonstrated high level conciliation competencies and skills.
2. Working knowledge of the FW Act and its delegated legislation, and the capacity to quickly
further that knowledge particularly regarding FWA procedures.
3. High level analytical and organisational skills.
4. High level written and oral communication skills and an ability to relate and communicate
effectively with diverse range of FWA clients.
5. Demonstrated initiative, ability to work independently and as part of a team with a proven ability
to develop positive working relationships.
6. High level of professional ethics to meet the confidentiality and discretion required.