Assistant Labour Officer-LSS (Ministry of Employment, Productivity & Industrial Relations)

The position is responsible to provide quality and timely response on issues pertaining to employment complaints, Labour Inspections and audits together with any other Employment matters under the Employment Relations Act 2007 in an accurate manner to create a well-informed labour market.

Key Responsibilities

The position will achieve its purpose through the following:

1. Conduct inspections and enforcement of various Wages Regulations governing the terms and conditions of employment of workers in the labour market.

2. Enforcement of labour legislations in factories, shops, commercial and industrial establishments

3. Investigate complaints and recover workers’ overdue entitlements.

4. Provide advice and information to employers and Workers about their rights and

obligations under Employment Relations Act 2007 & Wages Regulation Orders and create awareness on other labour laws of Fiji.

5. Drafting and filing of charges in the Employment Relations Tribunal for breaches by employers.

6. Assist Labour Officer to attend to Tikina Council Meeting, Provincial Council meeting and Inter Agency Committee Meetings.

7. Compiling periodic reports (weekly/monthly/bi-annual and annual) and other relevant reports on activities undertaken by the Service.

Knowledge & Experience

1. 1. Good knowledge and understanding of the Employment Relations Act (2007) and relevant employment laws of Fiji.
2. 2. Working knowledge of personnel administration functions, policies, practises and objectives with practical knowledge and usage of Microsoft Office Suite.
3. 3. Have some experience in the carrying out investigations and produce quality reports.

Skills & Abilities

1. 1. Ability to work under minimum supervision and achieve targeted outputs within set deadlines.
2. 2. Analytical skills with good judgement.
3. 3. Good communication, negotiation, and writing skills.
4. 4. Ability to work with high performing teams and effectively interact with people/stakeholders from diverse cultural backgrounds.
5. 5. Excellent customer service etiquette and demonstrated ability to handle aggrieved or aggressive customers.
6. 6. Possess exemplary work ethic.
7. 7. Demonstrates the ability to collate data accurately and translate information for decision making.