On 13 September 2024, the ACT Government assumed a caretaker role, with an election to be held 19 October 2024.
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Presidential Member of the ACT Civil & Administrative Tribunal Presidential Member of the ACT Civil & Administrative Tribunal Presidential Member of the ACT Civil & Administrative Tribunal Full-time The Attorney-General of the ACT, Mr Shane Rattenbury MLA, invites expressions of interest from eligible and suitably qualified people for appointment to the position of Presidential Member of the ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal (ACAT).
Presidential members are appointed to hear and determine, mediate or conduct conferences about matters within the jurisdiction of the ACAT and exercise a range of functions given under Territory laws.
Expressions of interest are sought from people who are lawyers and have been lawyers for 5 years or more.
Expressions of interest are sought from all areas of the legal community, including the private, government and community sectors.
Women, people with disabilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from other culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and those who identify as LGBTIQ+ are encouraged to apply.
Presidential Members are appointed to the ACAT for a term of 7 years.
A merit list will be established to fill any further vacancies that arise in the next 12 months.
Information regarding eligibility, remuneration and selection criteria may be obtained from Presidential members of the Tribunal are appointed by the ACT Executive.
In order to be eligible for this appointment, a person must have been a legal practitioner for not less than 5 years.
Selection Criteria The selection criteria is set out in the ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal (Presidential Appointment Requirements) Determination 2016 which are available for download here.
Remuneration Remuneration is set by the ACT Remuneration Tribunal in Determination 13 of 2023 under the Remuneration Tribunal Act 1995.
Other terms and conditions may be set by the Executive at the time of appointment.
Enquiries and Expressions of Interest Written expressions of interest, addressing the selection criteria (1,000-word limit) and accompanied by a detailed curriculum vitae and personal particulars form should be emailed to or posted to: ACAT Member Recruitment Justice and Community Safety Directorate GPO Box 158 CANBERRA ACT 2601 General enquiries about the ACAT should be directed to the ACAT Registrar, Ms Kristy Carter, on02 6207 1379.
Recruitment-specific queries should be directed to the Justice and Community Safety Directorate via email, at .
Expressions of interest close on 21 October 2024.
Late applications may be accepted at the panel's discretion.
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