Are you highly organised, detail-oriented, and thrive in a fast-paced environment? As a Chambers Support Officer, you will support Commissioners and their Associates, helping ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the Commission.
You will play a key role within a small, dedicated team, where your skills and proactive approach will make a real impact. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute meaningfully and help the team operate efficiently and effectively.
About Us
The Western Australian Industrial Relations Commission is a specialist industrial tribunal and court of record. Established by the Industrial Relations Act 1979 (WA), the Industrial Relations Commission resolves disputes about industrial matters, including any matter relating to the work, privileges, rights or duties of employers or employees in industry.
The Department of the Registrar provides administration, advice and support to enable the general community, employee and employer associations, industrial practitioners and government agencies to make applications to the Commission, the Industrial Magistrates Court and the Industrial Appeal Court.
Our Values
- Excellence in Customer Service
- Innovation and continuous improvement
- Accountability and Integrity
- Respect and inclusiveness
- Collaboration and team spirit
About the Role
The Chambers Support Officer is responsible for supporting the Chambers of a designated Commissioner, assisting both the Commissioner and their Associate. On occasion, the role may also involve providing support to other Chambers and contributing to tasks within the wider Department.
Our Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate for this role will bring experience in administration, along with a good attention to detail and effective communication skills. They will be comfortable engaging with people from diverse social and cultural backgrounds and demonstrate an enthusiastic, collaborative approach that aligns with our organisational values.
Leadership Expectations
We believe all our people are leaders irrespective of their role.
We are committed to building the leadership capability of our people and to support this we have adopted Leadership Expectations.
Everyone leads in a context, and the leadership context for this position is Personal Leadership.
How to Apply
If you would like to join our supportive and committed team, please submit your curriculum vitae (CV) and cover letter of no more than 2 pages, addressing the following 2 criteria from the Job Description Form:
- Demonstrated administration experience and information technology skills required to perform the role, including word processing and audio typing capability.
- Dynamically sense the environment: You communicate clearly presenting relevant technical and professional information effectively.
Your application should provide sufficient information to enable an assessment of your skills and experience relevant to this role.
Please note an assessment of the remaining selection criteria will occur throughout various stages in the selection process.
For Further Job Related Information
For further information on this opportunity please contact Steven Pearce, People and Culture Manager on 9420 4445 or steven.pearce@wairc.wa.gov.au
Diversity and Inclusion
We are an equal opportunity employer committed in fostering a safe and positive workplace culture. We firmly believe that the best services come from a workplace, where varied views are welcomed and encouraged every day. Diversity and inclusion is valued and we encourage people from all backgrounds and experiences to apply. We particularly encourage applicants from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds.
If you require any reasonable modifications to the application, recruitment, selection, or assessment process, please reach out to HR@wairc.wa.gov.au. Our People and Culture Team will assist you and ensure that your accessibility requirements are considered.
Working With Us
We offer a supportive, diverse, and innovative environment, with great benefits including, however not limited to:
- Great central CBD location.
- Generous leave provisions which include personal leave, an additional 3 public service holidays per year, purchased leave and parental/adoption leave.
- Wellbeing program which includes onsite ergonomic massage, skin cancer screenings and ergonomic assessments.
- Employee assistance program which includes professional counselling and assistance for employees and their families.
- Choice of Government Superannuation Scheme or superannuation scheme of choice.
- Salary packaging options.
- Further career development and ongoing training opportunities.
Other Conditions
This process may be used to fill other similar permanent or fixed term positions that may arise throughout the Department for the 6 months following the approval of the initial recruitment decision.
Australian Permanent Residency status is a minimum requirement for permanent appointment to the WA Public Sector. Appointment will be subject to a successful Criminal Record Screening clearance.
