The Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) is currently seeking applications for
Tribunal Officers
with positions available in our Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra, Hobart, Melbourne, Sydney and Perth CBD offices.
Remuneration:
The annual salary for the position is APS4 - $74,072 to $80,424 p.a., plus a generous employer superannuation contribution of 15.4%.
These positions are available primarily on a full-time ongoing basis.
About the AAT:
The AAT 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.
It is an exciting time to join the Tribunal as we transition to a new merits review body on 14 October 2024 to be called the Administrative Review Tribunal.
What we offer:
Flexible working options, including flexi-time and remote working.
Competitive salary including generous superannuation employer contribution of 15.4%.
Salary packaging options.
Gym membership payment plan.
Supportive career development opportunities, including secondments and acting opportunities.
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 opportunities:
The role of the Tribunal Officers is to support members and registrars in conducting reviews, including preparing for hearings and alternate dispute resolution events. Tribunal Officers may work in one or more divisions of the AAT and undertake duties that include case management, case analysis, user engagement and providing administrative assistance.
About you:
To be successful you will have:
Knowledge of the operations, jurisdiction, practices and procedures of the AAT, or an ability to quickly acquire that knowledge, and an ability to apply that knowledge when working on cases and liaising with internal and external stakeholders.
Highly developed organisational skills, including an ability to manage priorities and workloads, deal with conflicting demands, meet deadlines with limited supervision, and use case management systems.
Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate clearly, accurately, and respectfully with diverse internal and external stakeholders.
Sound judgement, able to use your initiative, develop new skills, and accept responsibility for personal development, productivity and adherence to policy and procedure.
The ability to research, comprehend and analyse information, and apply legal and policy frameworks to cases.
Desirable:
Tertiary qualifications in a field of study that might demonstrate some or all of the required capabilities OR relevant experience in a similar work environment OR subject-matter expertise related to one or more of the AAT's jurisdictions.
How to apply:
To be considered, all applications must be submitted online via the AAT website by clicking Apply and following the instructions on the online application.
Please note Position Eligibility Requirements:
The AAT requires Australian Citizenship as a condition of engagement.
All employees are required to undertake an Australian Federal Police Check and Health Assessment.
Please submit a resume and a two page cover letter detailing how you meet the requirements of the role referring to the capabilities and experience listed in the Position Description.
Applications close: 11:30 PM (AEST) Sunday 25 August 2024
Should you wish to discuss these positions, please contact:
Name: Sinan Kocadag
Title: Assistant Director Operations, Adelaide Registry
Tel: (08) 8128 8034
email: ******
OR
Name: Bianca Spooner
Title: Team Leader, Melbourne Registry
Tel: (03) 9454 6451
email: ******
Please note a merit pool may be created to fill future like vacancies. Suitable candidates on this merit list/pool may be contacted in relation to identical or similar non-ongoing and ongoing roles in the AAT, or the broader APS, within 18 months from the original advertised date in gazettal.
The Administrative Appeals 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. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us if invited to interview.
RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. Under the RecruitAbility scheme you will be invited to participate in further assessment activity for the vacancy if you choose to apply under the scheme; declare you have a disability; and meet the minimum requirements for the job.
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