The Director, Pay Equity and Awards 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 and Full Bench's who exercise statutory functions related to Pay Equity (equal remuneration and work value), Community and Care sector and Award related matters before the Commission. The Director will have comprehensive knowledge and experience of workplace relations matters relevant to the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth), in particular, Part 2-7, Part 2-6 and Part 2-3. 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 ensure oversight and management of the Modern Awards Pay Database. 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 and Full Bench's exercising statutory functions related to Pay Equity (equal remuneration and work value), Community and Care sector and other Award matters (including where relevant Major Cases) before the Commission. Ensure the efficient management of resources to support Expert Panels and Full Bench's considering Pay Equity, Community and Care sector and other Award matters (including Major Cases) where relevant. Where required: Ensure the provision of timely high-quality workplace relations analysis to the Commission's President, the National Practice Leader for Pay Equity and the Care and Community Sector, 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). 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 working with the team to set the strategic direction, establishing work priorities and managing performance. Contribute to broader Commission functions and leadership including the Commission's Senior Management Group, 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. Ensure active oversight and management of the Commission's Modern Awards Pay Database. Other duties as directed by the Branch Executive Director.
