EMPLOYMENT

Job Overview Do you want to work for one of the largest workplace relations legal practices in Australia and conduct litigation and provide advice to make a contribution to preventing the exploitation of vulnerable workers, secure funds for large underpayments or uncover suspect corporate activities? 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. This Legal Employment Register may be used to fill non-ongoing (temporary) employment opportunities within the Fair Work Ombudsman Legal and Policy Group. Such opportunities may arise on an ad-hoc basis About the FWO The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) is an independent statutory office established by the Fair Work Act 2009 . Our functions outline the responsibilities we have as set by the FW Act 2009 to achieve our purpose: 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. What we offer you We provide a diverse, inclusive and supportive work environment with access to: Great training and development opportunities A diverse range of work Generous leave and flexible working arrangements Our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), a free counselling service for you and your family A competitive salary, plus 15.4% superannuation. We Value Diversity OFWO has been accredited as a Breastfeeding Friendly Workplace since 2011. We are also members of the Australian Network on Disability and Pride in Diversity. We encourage and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, LGBTQIA people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and mature age people. The key duties of the position include As a Junior Lawyer (APS Level 4) , you will have the opportunity to build and develop your capability by: contributing to civil penalty litigation matters that shape the law and deter non-compliance, including appearing or instructing in Court providing legal advice relating to OFWO's functions, investigations and enforcement activities working with a broad cross-section of stakeholders across a range of sectors, including the legal profession, Courts and the wider public sector being part of a responsive and dynamic Agency committed to innovation. As a Lawyer (APS Level 5-6) you will have the opportunity to: contribute to and conduct civil penalty litigation proceedings that shape the law and deter non-compliance, including appearing in Court and drafting a wide range of Court documents provide practical legal advice relating to the OFWO's functions, investigations and enforcement activities develop strong relationships with internal stakeholders and work with a broad cross-section of external stakeholders across a range of sectors, including the legal profession, government departments, Courts and the wider public sector be part of a responsive and dynamic Agency committed to innovation. As a Senior Lawyer (Executive Level 1) you will have the opportunity to: lead the management of civil penalty litigations with limited supervision, having carriage of significant litigation matters and appeals, and instructing external legal providers provide and settle complex strategic and legal advice relating to the OFWO's functions, investigations and enforcement activities lead, supervise and mentor more junior lawyers within the team to enhance their capabilities and achieve effective outcomes settle work prepared by more junior lawyers (including complex legal advice and Court documents, as relevant) contribute to the leadership of the Legal Group, including through continuous improvement and innovation projects. As a Principal Lawyer (Executive Level 2) you will have the opportunity to: Lead a team of lawyers and mentor colleagues to achieve outcomes Lead a team that acts as solicitor on the record in civil penalty litigations, as well as instructing external legal providers, including counsel Advise on workplace relations issues and provide practical advice on the FWO's functions and statutory tools, investigations and enforcement activities Work with a broad cross-section of stakeholders across a range of sectors, including the legal profession, Courts and the wider public sector Contribute to the senior leadership within the Agency and contribute to the achievement of the Agency's strategic goals and priorities Be part of a responsive and dynamic Agency committed to innovation.