The Director, Regulated Worker Standards provides specialist oversight and strategic leadership to a team responsible for providing research, analysis, and support to Fair Work Commission (the Commission) Members, Expert Panels or Full Bench's, who exercise statutory functions related to setting of minimum standards orders and supply chain orders for regulated workers (employee-like workers and road transport contractors) under Part 3A and 3B of the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth). The Director will have comprehensive knowledge and experience of workplace relations matters relevant to the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth), including knowledge relevant to Part 3A and 3B. They will lead and manage a team to oversee and deliver the production of high-quality research and support and establish, develop and manage excellent working relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders in the support of relevant matters. They will support the team to work across the Commission on targeted communication and engagement activities with regulated workers and businesses. The key duties of the position include Drawing on the Director's specialist workplace relations knowledge, ensure oversight and timely delivery of high-quality research, analysis, and other support to assist Commission Members, Expert Panels or Full Bench's exercising statutory functions related to the setting of minimum standards orders and supply chain orders for regulated workers (employee-like workers and road transport contractors) under Part 3A and 3B of the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) before the Commission. Ensure the efficient management of resources to support Commission Members and Expert Panels overseeing matters pertaining to Part 3A and 3B of the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth). Where required: Ensure the provision of timely high-quality workplace relations analysis to the Commission's President, National Practice Leader, Commission Members, and the General Manager. Undertake external engagement to support the Commission's work (including with stakeholders, relevant domestic and International Government agencies and academic institutions). Provide support to the Commission's targeted communication and engagement activities with regulated workers and businesses. Chair external stakeholder and/or reference groups to support relevant matters. Work closely with Directors within the Branch and across the Commission to manage multi-disciplinary teams supporting relevant matters before the Commission. Build staff capabilities by providing leadership to team members, including setting the strategic direction of the team, anticipating and establishing work priorities, and managing performance. Actively contribute to broader Commission functions and leadership including the Commission's Senior Management Group and the Branch leadership team, as well as corporate management and related statutory responsibilities more generally including: strategic planning, reporting, corporate, and budgetary responsibilities, and providing input into key Commission and Branch publications. Other duties as directed by the Branch Executive Director.
