Visit the websites listed in the tables below to research federal and state/territory legislations and regulations applicable to your workplace. Make a list of all the legislation and regulations that will be relevant to you when developing a job description. Find out about relevant policies and procedures in your workplace for ensuring job descriptions do not contravene legislative requirements. If possible, obtain a copy of these policies and procedures.

FederalWebsite

Australian Government

www.australia.gov.au/topics/employment-and-workplace

Australian legislation and regulations

www.comlaw.gov.au

Fair Work Ombudsman

www.fairwork.gov.au

Codes and national standards at the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations

www.deewr.gov.au

States and territories Website

Australian Capital Territory

www.legislation.act.gov.au