Ian Chan
Senior Lawyer at The Fair Work Ombudsman- Claim this Profile
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Cantonese Native or bilingual proficiency
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Mandarin Native or bilingual proficiency
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French Limited working proficiency
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Bio
Credentials
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Admitted as a Lawyer
High Court of AustraliaMay, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
Admitted as a Lawyer
Supreme Court of New South WalesAug, 2014- Nov, 2024
Experience
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The Fair Work Ombudsman
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Australia
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Government Administration
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400 - 500 Employee
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Senior Lawyer
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May 2022 - Present
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Senior Lawyer (A/g)
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Jan 2022 - May 2022
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Lawyer
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Jan 2020 - Jan 2022
Conducting civil penalty litigation for contraventions of the Fair Work Act in the Federal Circuit Court and the Federal Court of AustraliaDrafting court pleadings, submissions, notices, and other legal or regulatory documents and correspondenceProviding legal advice to internal clients in relation to industrial relations law, including the interpretation and operation of the Fair Work Act, modern awards and employment contracts.Translating and interpreting between Chinese and English for FWO staff dealing with stakeholders of Chinese backgrounds
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Attorney-General's Department
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Australia
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Government Lawyer
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Jul 2019 - Jan 2020
Lawyer in the Safety, Compensation and Institutions and Branch of the Department's Industrial Relations Legal Group Providing quality work health and safety legal advice and undertaking research on WHS issues to the satisfaction of internal and external stakeholders Briefing the Minister on issues in the WHS area, providing legal analysis and making recommendations, including input informing the Government's response to the 2018 Review of the Model WHS Laws. Coordinating and instructing on legislative instrument projects.
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Australian Government Department of Education
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Australia
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Government Lawyer
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Jul 2018 - Jul 2019
Lawyer in the Safety, Compensation and Institutions and Branch of the Department's Workplace Relations Legal GroupProviding quality work health and safety advice and undertaking research on WHS issues to the satisfaction of internal and external stakeholders, including briefs that have assisted department executives at Senate EstimatesPreparing documents for and making recommendations to the Minister on appointments to statutory bodies, thus enabling the Minister to make a high number of appointments relying on the advice providedLiaising with departmental staff, the Minister’s office, and other agencies to facilitate the introduction of legislation in parliament, enabling the prompt passage of bills such as the Family and Domestic Violence Leave Bill 2018
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Review Officer
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Jan 2018 - Jul 2018
Review Officer in the Fair Entitlements Guarantee Branch Reviews and External Liaison Team. Assessing review applicants from claimants under the FEG Act, liaising with claimants, insolvency practitioners and other stakeholders, writing reports and making recommendations for decision makers
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VH Lee and Associates
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Sydney, Australia
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Solicitor
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Jul 2016 - Dec 2017
Property lawyer specialising in conveyancing, including much off-the-plan experience and interstate matters (including Queensland, Victoria, Tasmania), residential, commercial, and retail leases, sale and purchase of businesses, franchise contracts, property settlements, and wills. Overseeing a high volume of conveyancing matters, thus acquiring a good grasp and detailed knowledge of the whole process Building and managing successful relationships with a wide range of clients Drafting and reviewing contracts, financial agreements, leases etc, and providing succinct and clear advice in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin Supervising and training paralegals to conduct basic conveyancing work Undertaking negotiations and resolving contractual disputes for clients, providing appropriate legal solutions to achieve their desired outcomes and helping them effectively exercise their legal rights
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MAXIM Legal
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Legal Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Graduate Solicitor
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Feb 2016 - Jul 2016
Undertook extensive work in a wide range of immigration matters, including employer sponsored migration (subclass 457, 186, 187 visas), family migration and partner visas, independent skilled migration and organising skills assessments, more complex business migration matters (such as subclass 188 and 132 visas), citizenship applications, AAT appeals, etc. Undertook extensive work in a wide range of immigration matters, including employer sponsored migration (subclass 457, 186, 187 visas), family migration and partner visas, independent skilled migration and organising skills assessments, more complex business migration matters (such as subclass 188 and 132 visas), citizenship applications, AAT appeals, etc.
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Denise Zheng Lawyers
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Law Practice
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1 - 100 Employee
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Paralegal/PLT Placement
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Jan 2014 - Aug 2014
A firm in Sydney CBD mainly engaged in property, commercial and immigration law matters. My work includes administrative tasks, liaising with clients, mortgagees, other parties' solicitors, and conducting exchanges and settlements. Also responsible for the archiving and organising of files in the firm. A firm in Sydney CBD mainly engaged in property, commercial and immigration law matters. My work includes administrative tasks, liaising with clients, mortgagees, other parties' solicitors, and conducting exchanges and settlements. Also responsible for the archiving and organising of files in the firm.
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University of Sydney
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Australia
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Graduations Staff
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Mar 2013 - Jun 2014
Assisting in the smooth running of graduation ceremonies, including administrative work, ushering, manual work, etc.
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Student Ambassador
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Apr 2012 - Jan 2014
Undertaking marketing and promotional activities for the University, including campus tours, school visits, careers markets and assisting at major recruitment events
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Hills Grammar
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Australia
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Primary and Secondary Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Graduate Tutor
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Aug 2010 - Nov 2013
Supervising study sessions in the school library for students, assisting students with homework wherever required, on-call to answer questions students may have Supervising study sessions in the school library for students, assisting students with homework wherever required, on-call to answer questions students may have
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Deacons
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Hong Kong
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Legal Services
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200 - 300 Employee
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Vacation Student
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Jan 2013 - Feb 2013
Interning in the Financial Services Practice Group: Researching and compiling/updating internal databases and presenting results; compiling and documenting case files; office/administrative duties; proofreading offering documents; drafting advice to clients. Interning in the Financial Services Practice Group: Researching and compiling/updating internal databases and presenting results; compiling and documenting case files; office/administrative duties; proofreading offering documents; drafting advice to clients.
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Chiu Szeto & Cheng Solicitors
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1 - 100 Employee
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Winter Intern
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Nov 2010 - Dec 2010
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Education
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Leiden University
Master's Degree, Law -
University of Sydney
Bachelor of International and Global Studies/Bachelor of Laws (BIGS/LLB), Law -
The College of Law
Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice (GDLP), Law -
Trinity College London
Associate of Trinity College London (ATCL Recital), Piano -
Australian Music Examinations Board
Associate of Music Australia (AMusA), Piano -
The Hills Grammar School
Higher School Certificate, UAI 99.75