Associate to Commissioner

About this role

The Commission is a court of record constituted under s 429 of the Act. For most matters, the powers and functions of the Commission are exercised by a Member sitting alone, although some powers and functions are exercised only by a Full Bench of the Commission. Members of the Commission exercise powers and functions under the Act, the Workers' Compensation and Rehabilitation Act 2003, the Public Sector Act 2022, the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991, the Further Education and Training Act 2014, the Magistrates Courts Act 1921, Work Health and Safety Act 2011 and the Trading (Allowable Hours) Act 1990. Commissioner Dwyer’s Associate is responsible exclusively to Commissioner Dwyer. Commissioner Dwyer’s Associate has a direct working relationship with the Industrial Registrar, Industrial Deputy Registrar and the staff of the Industrial Registry.