Section 660 — Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth)

Appointment of the General Manager

(1) The General Manager is to be appointed by the Governor‑General by written instrument on the nomination of the President.

(2) The General Manager holds office on a full‑time basis.

(3) The General Manager holds office for the period specified in the instrument of appointment. The period must not exceed 5 years.

Note: The General Manager is eligible for reappointment (see subsection 33(4A) of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901).

Sourced from the Federal Register of Legislation at 17 May 2026. For the latest information on Australian Government law please go to https://www.legislation.gov.au. Verify the current text against the official source before relying on it.

Related sections

s 657 — Functions and powers of the General Manager
s 658 — Directions from the President
s 659 — General Manager not otherwise subject to direction
s 661 — Remuneration of the General Manager
s 662 — Leave of absence of the General Manager
s 663 — Outside work of the General Manager

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