Fair Work Commission deputy president Gerard Boyce was forced to remove a "scantily-clad" figurine from his office, after staff members raised concerns.

The commission’s general manager, Bernadette O’Neill, told a Senate estimates hearing that the figurine - one of several in the office - was "inappropriate" and had been crafted by Mr Boyce as a hobby. Ms O'Neill said she had not seen the figurines but had been shown photographs.

Senate estimates heard Fair Work Commission deputy president Gerard Boyce had "scantily clad" figurines in his office. Credit:Gerard Boyce / LinkedIn

"My recollection was one was a female-type figure, and the other I’m not sure is even human… I honestly can’t recall the second one," Ms O'Neill said of the two figurines she had seen in the photos. "These were to my understanding amateur figurines without a lot of detail."

The figurines, which Ms O'Neill said numbered more than 10, were removed over time after a number of staff members raised concerns. She said she was unsure whether a "formal complaint" had been made but that "conversations and concerns were expressed with the member directly".