Our people

We:

• are passionate about the national workplace relations system
• are keen to ensure fair working conditions for all
• promote harmonious and cooperative workplace relations and compliance through education, assistance and advice

 
We have an array of roles and responsibilities within our organisation.

Fair Work Inspectors

Our Fair Work Inspectors are responsible for ensuring compliance with the Fair Work Act 2009.

They must have high-level investigation skills as well as a detailed knowledge of all relevant legislation and awards.

Fair Work Inspectors have great communication and problem-solving skills with a high level of customer service.

They’re based in many different locations throughout Australia and pride themselves on being able to help the community by creating fairer Australian workplaces.

Fair Work Advisers

Our Fair Work Advisers offer help, information and advice on pay and conditions under the Commonwealth workplace system. 

They respond to incoming calls from customers and explain complex legislation in an easy-to-understand way.

Our Fair Work Advisers have excellent customer service skills and are willing to work felxible hours to ensure our service remains relevant and easy to access.

In an encouraging team environment with on-call help from team leaders, our people get the support they need to achieve.

A team of people

We have a huge team supporting our Fair Work Inspectors and advisers. We have lawyers, policy officers, IT specialists, HR professionals, communications specialists and much more.

With so many different roles, there’s something to suit everyone and enough room to keep your career growing.

Our work environment

We offer a professional work environment where each employee can make a difference to the Australian community.

High performance is encouraged and rewarded, and every employee is given the tools and training to perform at their best.

We’re also an attractive employer because of our:

• metropolitan, regional and remote office locations
• work / life balance through flex-time, part-time working options, work from home options and leave purchasing arrangements
• 15.4 per cent employer superannuation contributions
• commitment to professional development through study assistance (financial and leave provisions)
• social club
• ongoing commitment to keep all employees up to date with relevant Commonwealth workplace laws
• 14 weeks paid maternity leave as well as access to paternity leave and leave without pay
• regular and relevant training to get you started on the job, which then continues to keep your knowledge to the highest standards.

We support and promote workplace diversity, which is about acknowledging differences and adapting work practices to create an inclusive environment that values our diverse skills, perspectives and backgrounds.

We value a workplace that’s free from discrimination and harassment and ensures employment decisions are based on merit.

For further details about terms and conditions of employment with the Fair Work Ombudsman, please refer to  Fair Work Ombudsman Enterprise Agreement 2010- 2011 - pdf 1.12MB.