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Director, Conciliations (EOI)

Sydney, New South WalesFull-time2026-10-02 → 2026-10-08

Core

Lead a large national team to deliver proactive, efficient, client-centric dispute resolution services for individual employment-related disputes within the Fair Work Commission.

Role type

Senior leadership director (dispute resolution & operations)

Builds

Dispute resolution services and operational capabilities for the Commission

Domain

Public sector / Labor law / Dispute resolution

Deliverable

client delivery

Required skills

Strategic planning, change management, team leadership, stakeholder management, risk management, conflict resolution, performance management, succession planning, governance

Preferred skills

Digital transformation, innovation, coaching and mentoring

Technologies

None explicitly stated

Responsibilities

Provide strategic direction and drive high performance; lead the staff-led dispute resolution service; build relationships with internal and external stakeholders; develop staff capability through coaching and mentoring; manage complex issues and escalations; provide authoritative advice to Commission Members and committees; contribute to strategic planning and governance.

Seniority

Director, strategic leadership & team management