The Administrative Review Tribunal (ART) is currently seeking applications for Lawyers to join the Legal Services Team in an ongoing and non-ongoing capacity.This position can be located in Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra, Sydney, Melbourne, Hobart or Perth.Remuneration: The annual salary for the position is APS5 $82,616 - $87,608 p.a., plus a generous employer superannuation contribution of 15.4%.About the ART:The Administrative Review Tribunal (ART) plays a crucial role in the Australian legal landscape, providing a process for individuals and organisations to seek an independent review of decisions made under a wide range of Commonwealth laws.What we offer:Flexible working options, including flexi-time and remote working to support you with your commitments outside of the ART.Competitive salary including generous superannuation employer contribution of 15.4%.Salary packaging options.Holistic health and wellbeing support including free annual influenza vaccinations and free eye tests.Christmas to New Year office closure with no deduction from your leave balance.Employee Assistance Program for you and your family.Positive and inclusive culture.About the opportunity:The Lawyer performs a variety of tasks within the Legal Services section to assist the staff and members of the Tribunal to undertake their work lawfully and efficiently. Tasks may include undertaking legal research, responding to requests for legal advice, developing legal resources and collaborating on the development and delivery of training programs. This role also assists with a broad range of tasks relating to the litigation of Tribunal matters.In this role, you will work closely with other APS5 and APS6 Lawyers and EL1 Senior Lawyers to ensure a consistent, high-quality and accessible service is provided to users.About the team:The Legal Services section comprises in-house lawyers providing legal services and support related to the application of the Administrative Review Tribunal Act 2024, the Administrative Review Tribunal Regulations 2024, the Administrative Review Tribunal Rules 2024 and the broad range of legislation covering the jurisdiction of the Tribunal and our corporate responsibilities. We provide a range of services and products to support Tribunal members, staff and executive to perform their duties lawfully and efficiently.The section is led by Principal Lawyers (EL2) and consists of geographically dispersed Senior Lawyers (EL1) and Lawyers (APS 5 and APS6) as well as a small number of legal administrative staff. The section has a presence in each of the Tribunal's Registry locations across the country and offers opportunities to work within one or across multiple jurisdictional areas of specialisation such as Migration, Protection, Social Security, Child Support, National Disability Insurance Scheme and Corporate Law.To be successful you will:Have experience in undertaking legal research, have good analytical skills and a demonstrated ability to provide sound legal advice and opinion on issues relevant to the Tribunal.Have demonstrated good written communication skills, including legal drafting skills and an ability to write for different audiences.Possess good oral communication and interpersonal skills, including an ability to deal appropriately and engage constructively with people at all levels.Possess well-developed organisational skills, including the capacity to manage a range of work, competing tasks and projects and deliver high-quality, professional and accurate work within set timeframes.Be able to work constructively, cooperatively, collaboratively and flexibly as part of a geographically dispersed team and section.Have knowledge of the operations, jurisdiction, practice and procedure of the Tribunal, or a demonstrated capacity to acquire that knowledge quickly.Mandatory:Admission, or eligibility to be admitted, as a legal practitioner, however described, of the Supreme Court of an Australian State or Territory is required.Hold, or be eligible to hold, a current practising certificate.How to apply:To be considered, all applications must be submitted online via the ART website. Please click on the Job Title you are applying for and click Apply at the bottom of the page and follow the instructions on the online application.Please note position Eligibility Requirements:The ART requires Australian Citizenship as a condition of engagement.All employees are required to undertake an Australian Federal Police Check and a Health Assessment.Applications close: Sunday, 24 November 2024 at 11:45pm (AEDT).We reserve the right to close this advertisement before the closing date if a suitable candidate is identified. We recommend you submit your application as soon as you are able.The Administrative Review Tribunal is an Equal Opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We encourage and welcome applications from people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, all genders, LGBTQI+ community and mature age people.
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